- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 and ends Friday, May 21, 2027, an early release day.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23 to 27. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Spring break: March 29 to April 2. Students are out Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4, back Monday, April 5.
- Two early release days for every school. Details below.
The Colquitt County Schools 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as Colquitt County Schools publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the Colquitt County Schools calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off or half day, and a break is one event across all its days.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 17 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 9 events.
Download .ics
Early release days
Only the half days. 2 events.
Download .ics
On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
Colquitt County Schools vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: nine entries and 28 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Fall break Break | Oct. 23 to 26 | Fri to Mon | 2 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Christmas break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Student holidays (teacher workdays) Staff day | Jan. 4 to 5 | Mon to Tue | 2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Student holiday (teacher workday) Staff day | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 29 to April 2 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
Colquitt County Schools early release days
Two early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 18 | Fri | Early release, end of the fall semester | Times vary by school | All schools |
| May 21 | Fri | Early release, last day of school | Times vary by school | All schools |
Where the time varies by school, your school sends its own dismissal time.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 23 to Monday, Oct. 26. Fall break. Back Tuesday, Oct. 27.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 18.5 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 18 at early dismissal to Tuesday, Jan. 5. Early release, end of the fall semester, Christmas break and student holidays (teacher workdays). Back Wednesday, Jan. 6.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. Student holiday (teacher workday). Back Monday, March 15.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4. Spring break. Back Monday, April 5.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eight weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 19 | 4 | Fall break |
| Oct. 26 | 4 | Fall break |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Christmas break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Christmas break |
| Jan. 4 | 3 | Student holidays (teacher workdays) |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 8 | 4 | Student holiday (teacher workday) |
| March 29 | 0 | Spring break |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Two of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Monday, Jan. 4 to Tuesday, Jan. 5: student holidays (teacher workdays)
- Friday, March 12: student holiday (teacher workday)
Makeup days
The calendar names no makeup days. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
Also worth knowing
- School is open on some federal holidays: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12) and Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar prints no parent-teacher conference days.
- The district calendar prints no testing dates.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows teacher workdays after school ends (post-planning) (May 24) and Memorial Day (May 31). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 5First day, Wednesday
May 21Last day, Friday
180School days, by our count
28Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. The last day is Friday, May 21, 2027, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 3 to 4.
Grading periods
Quarter dates come from the district's online calendar. Grades 8-12 also end semesters on Dec. 18 and May 21.
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | Aug. 5 to Oct. 7 | 45 | Tuesday, Oct. 13 |
| 2nd quarter | Oct. 8 to Dec. 18 | 45 | Friday, Jan. 8 |
| 3rd quarter | Jan. 6 to March 11 | 45 | Tuesday, March 16 |
| 4th quarter | March 15 to May 21 | 45 |
What the district notes
- Fall break is Friday, Oct. 23 and Monday, Oct. 26, a four-day weekend.
- Students return from winter break on Wednesday, Jan. 6; Jan. 4-5 are teacher workdays.
- Graduation is Saturday, May 22, 2027.
- The calendar does not print early release times for Dec. 18 and May 21. Check your school's dismissal time.
Common questions
When does Colquitt County Schools start in 2026?
The first day of school for Colquitt County School District is Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Colquitt County Schools in 2027?
The last day for students is Friday, May 21, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is spring break for Colquitt County Schools?
Spring break runs Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4 and go back Monday, April 5.
When is Thanksgiving break for Colquitt County Schools?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, Nov. 23 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does Colquitt County Schools have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Friday, Dec. 18 (times vary by school) and Friday, May 21 (times vary by school) are for every school.
How do I put the Colquitt County Schools calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked each one against the Colquitt County School Calendar page and the district's online calendar.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 5: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, August grid, 5 the first day shaded blue (key: Student/Teacher School Day). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "First Day of School - 2026-27 SY" Aug. 5.
- Last day, May 21: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, May grid, 21 shaded light tan (key: Student Early Release Day), the last student day before 24 and 25 (tan). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Last Day of School + Early Release Day" May 21.
- Teacher workdays before school (pre-planning), Aug. 3 to 4: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, August grid, 3 shaded orange (key: Teacher Workday/Open House), 4 shaded tan (key: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Pre-Planning 2026-27 SY" Aug. 3-4.
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, September grid, 7 shaded dark red (key: Holiday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Labor Day Holiday (All Schools & Offices Closed)" Sept. 7.
- Fall break, Oct. 23 to 26: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, October grid, 23 and 26 shaded dark red (key: Holiday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Fall Break (All Schools & Offices Closed)" Oct. 23-26.
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, November grid, 23 to 27 shaded dark red (key: Holiday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Thanksgiving Break (All Schools & Offices Closed)" Nov. 23-27.
- Christmas break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, December grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31, January 2027 grid, 1 shaded dark red (key: Holiday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Christmas Break (All Schools & Offices Closed)" Dec. 21 to Jan. 1; "New Years Day" Jan. 1.
- Student holidays (teacher workdays), Jan. 4 to 5: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, January 2027 grid, 4 and 5 shaded tan (key: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Student Holiday/Teacher Workday" Jan. 4-5; "Students Resume Class Schedule" Jan. 6.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, January 2027 grid, 18 shaded dark red (key: Holiday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Martin Luther King Jr. Day (All Schools & Offices Closed)" Jan. 18.
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, February grid, 15 shaded dark red (key: Holiday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Presidents' Day (All Schools & Offices Closed)" Feb. 15.
- Student holiday (teacher workday), March 12: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, March grid, 12 shaded tan (key: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Student Holiday/Teacher Workday" March 12.
- Spring break, March 29 to April 2: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, March grid, 29 to 31 and April grid, 1 and 2 shaded dark red (key: Holiday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Spring Break (All Schools & Offices Closed)" March 29 to April 2.
- Teacher workdays after school ends (post-planning), May 24 to 25: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, May grid, 24 and 25 shaded tan (key: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Post-Planning" May 24-25.
- Memorial Day, May 31: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, May grid, 31 shaded dark red (key: Holiday). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Memorial Day (All Schools & Offices Closed)" May 31.
- Early release, end of the fall semester, Dec. 18: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, December grid, 18 shaded light tan (key: Student Early Release Day). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Early Release Day" and "End of 1st Semester + End of 2nd Quarter" Dec. 18.
- Early release, last day of school, May 21: Colquitt County School District 2026 - 2027 Calendar (PDF, "26-27 School Calendar (Board Approved 4/28/25)"), page 1, May grid, 21 shaded light tan (key: Student Early Release Day). Also: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "Last Day of School + Early Release Day" May 21.
- 1st quarter: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "End of 1st Quarter" Oct. 7; "Report Cards" Oct. 13.
- 2nd quarter: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "End of 1st Semester + End of 2nd Quarter" Dec. 18; "Report Cards" Jan. 8.
- 3rd quarter: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "End of 3rd Quarter" March 11; "Report Cards" March 16.
- 4th quarter: Colquitt County School District online calendar, monthly views August 2026 to May 2027, "End of 4th Quarter (K-7) + End of 2nd Semester (8-12)" May 21.