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Forsyth County Schools Calendar 2027-28

Every holiday, break and early release on the Forsyth County Schools 2027-28 calendar, from the district's own calendar. Add the dates to your phone with one file.

Also here: the FCS 2026-27 calendar and 2028-29 calendar.

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Key dates
  • School starts Thursday, Aug. 5, 2027 and ends Thursday, May 25, 2028, an early release day.
  • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 22 to 26. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28, back Monday, Nov. 29.
  • Winter break: Dec. 20 to 31. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 3, back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
  • Spring break: April 3 to 7. Students are out Saturday, April 1 to Sunday, April 9, back Monday, April 10.
  • Four early release days for every school, plus four for some schools. Details below.
  • Remote school days (students learn at home): Oct. 15 and March 17.

The FCS 2027-28 calendar

This is the district's own calendar, as FCS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.

The Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar: month grids from July 2027 to June 2028 with student and staff holidays, professional development days, K-12 early releases, online learning and parent conference days, teacher planning days and high school early releases color-coded, a dated list beside each month with its student day count, total and semester day counts, and the bell schedule.
Calendar by Forsyth County Schools. Get the original from the district: the calendar PDF or its calendar page.
District calendar PDF FCS calendar page

Add the FCS 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. 26 events.
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Holidays and breaks Only the days with no school. 11 events.
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Early release days Only the half days. 8 events.
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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.

FCS vacations and holidays, 2027-28

Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 11 entries and 33 weekdays in all.

Day offDatesDays of the weekSchool days off
Labor Day HolidaySept. 6Mon1
Fall break BreakSept. 27 to Oct. 1Mon to Fri5
Professional development day (no school) Staff dayOct. 18Mon1
Thanksgiving break BreakNov. 22 to 26Mon to Fri5
Winter break BreakDec. 20 to 31Mon to Fri10
Professional development day (no school) Staff dayJan. 3Mon1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day HolidayJan. 17Mon1
February break (Presidents Day weekend) BreakFeb. 18 to 21Fri to Mon2
Professional development day (no school) Staff dayFeb. 22Tue1
Professional development day (no school) Staff dayMarch 20Mon1
Spring break BreakApril 3 to 7Mon to Fri5

Remote school days

School happens at home on these days. They count as school days, and students learn from home.

  • Friday, Oct. 15: Online learning day (parent-teacher conferences)
  • Friday, March 17: Online learning day (parent-teacher conferences)

FCS early release days

Eight early release days in all. Four are for every school. The other four are for some schools only.

DateDayWhatDismissalWho
Sept. 3FriEarly release11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by school levelAll grades (K-12)
Dec. 15WedHigh school exam early release12:20 or 12:55 p.m.High schools (grades 9-12) only
Dec. 16ThuHigh school exam early release12:20 or 12:55 p.m.High schools (grades 9-12) only
Dec. 17FriEarly release, end of first semester11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by school levelAll grades (K-12)
May 22MonHigh school exam early release12:20 or 12:55 p.m.High schools (grades 9-12) only
May 23TueHigh school exam early release12:20 or 12:55 p.m.High schools (grades 9-12) only
May 24WedEarly release11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by school levelAll grades (K-12)
May 25ThuLast day of school, early release11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by school levelAll grades (K-12)

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.

  • 3.5-day weekend: Friday, Sept. 3 at early dismissal to Monday, Sept. 6. Early release and Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 7.
  • 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 3. Fall break. Back Monday, Oct. 4.
  • 3-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 16 to Monday, Oct. 18. Professional development day (no school). Back Tuesday, Oct. 19.
  • 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 29.
  • 17.5 days off in a row: Friday, Dec. 17 at early dismissal to Monday, Jan. 3. Early release, end of first semester, winter break and professional development day (no school). Back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
  • 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 18.
  • 5-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 18 to Tuesday, Feb. 22. February break (Presidents Day weekend) and professional development day (no school). Back Wednesday, Feb. 23.
  • 3-day weekend: Saturday, March 18 to Monday, March 20. Professional development day (no school). Back Tuesday, March 21.
  • 9 days off in a row: Saturday, April 1 to Sunday, April 9. Spring break. Back Monday, April 10.

Weeks with fewer than five school days

Nine weeks have fewer than five school days, and five weeks have none at all.

Week ofSchool daysWhy
Aug. 22Before the first day
Sept. 64Labor Day
Sept. 270Fall break
Oct. 184Professional development day (no school)
Nov. 220Thanksgiving break
Dec. 200Winter break
Dec. 270Winter break
Jan. 34Professional development day (no school)
Jan. 174Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 144February break (Presidents Day weekend)
Feb. 213February break (Presidents Day weekend) and professional development day (no school)
March 204Professional development day (no school)
April 30Spring break
May 224After the last day

Teacher workdays: no school for students

Four of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.

  • Monday, Oct. 18: professional development day (no school)
  • Monday, Jan. 3: professional development day (no school)
  • Tuesday, Feb. 22: professional development day (no school)
  • Monday, March 20: professional development day (no school)

Makeup days

The 2027-28 calendar names no weather 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. 11) and Veterans Day (Thursday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
  • Remote school days: Friday, Oct. 15 and Friday, March 17. It counts as a school day, but students learn at home. Plan for a child at home.
  • After the last day, the calendar still shows Post-planning (no students) (May 26). Students are already out.

First and last day of school

Aug. 5First day, Thursday
May 25Last day, Thursday
178School days, by our count
33Weekdays off between them

The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 5, 2027. The last day is Thursday, May 25, 2028, with early dismissal.

Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run July 27 to Aug. 4.

The district prints 178 instructional days across the semesters. Our count of the calendar matches.

Grading periods

Semesters

FCS prints its year in two semesters, with the student day count for each (178 student days in all).

PeriodDatesSchool days
1st semesterAug. 5 to Dec. 1785
2nd semesterJan. 4 to May 2593

What the district notes

  • Online learning days count as school days: students learn from home. On Oct. 15 and March 17 every grade learns online while parents meet teachers.
  • Early release times depend on the school's bell schedule: Elementary I schools (start 7:40 a.m.) leave at 11:50 a.m., Elementary II schools (start 8:20 a.m.: Daves Creek, Johns Creek, Mashburn, Sawnee, Silver City and Whitlow) at 12:30 p.m., middle schools at 1:30 p.m., high schools at 12:55 p.m. and Alliance Academy at 12:20 p.m.
  • Thanksgiving break runs the whole week of Nov. 22 to 26, and the February break runs from Friday, Feb. 18 through Presidents Day, Feb. 21, with a professional development day on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Common questions

When does FCS start in 2027?

The first day of school for Forsyth County Schools is Thursday, Aug. 5, 2027.

When is the last day of school for FCS in 2028?

The last day for students is Thursday, May 25, 2028. It is an early release day.

When is winter break for FCS?

Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 20 to Friday, Dec. 31. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Saturday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Jan. 3 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 4.

When is spring break for FCS?

Spring break runs Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, April 1 to Sunday, April 9 and go back Monday, April 10.

When is Thanksgiving break for FCS?

Thanksgiving break runs Monday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 26. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 28 and go back Monday, Nov. 29.

Does FCS have early release days in 2027-28?

Yes. Friday, Sept. 3 (11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by school level), Friday, Dec. 17 (11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by school level), Wednesday, May 24 (11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by school level) and Thursday, May 25 (11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by school level) are for every school. High schools (grades 9-12) only: Wednesday, Dec. 15, Thursday, Dec. 16, Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23 (12:20 or 12:55 p.m.).

How do I put the FCS 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 FCS 2027-28 Student Calendar page (accessible version).

Every weekday on this page matches its date. The district's printed day counts match our own count of its calendar. 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: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, August list "5 First Day of School"; August 2027 grid, Thursday 5 in maroon. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), "First day of school: August 5, 2027"; FD August 5.
  • Last day, May 25: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, May list "25 Last Day of School K-12 Early Release"; May 2028 grid, Thursday 25 in maroon. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), "Last day of school: May 25, 2028"; May 25 "Last day of school - K-12 early release".
  • Preplanning (no students), July 27 to 30: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, July list "27-30 Pre Planning"; July 2027 grid, 27 to 30 in the Teacher Pre / Post Planning color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), PP "July 27-30: Pre Planning".
  • Preplanning, with open houses (no classes), Aug. 2 to 4: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, August list "2 Open House, MS", "3 Open House, ES", "4 Preplanning"; August 2027 grid, 2 to 4 in the Teacher Pre / Post Planning color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), PP "August 2: Open House, MS", "August 3: Open House, ES", "August 4: Preplanning".
  • Labor Day, Sept. 6: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, September list "6 Labor Day - Student/Staff Holidays"; September 2027 grid, 6 in the Student/Staff Holidays color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), H "September 6: Labor Day - Student/Staff Holiday".
  • Fall break, Sept. 27 to Oct. 1: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, September list "27-30 Fall Break - Student/Staff Holidays", October list "1 Fall Break - Student/Staff Holidays"; September grid 27 to 30 and October grid 1 in the Student/Staff Holidays color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), H "September 27-30: Fall Break" and "October 1: Fall Break - Student/Staff Holiday".
  • Online learning day (parent-teacher conferences), Oct. 15: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, October list "15 K-12 Online Learning/Parent Conf."; October 2027 grid, 15 in the Online Learning / Parent Conferences color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), OL "October 15: K-12 Online Learning/Parent Conference".
  • Professional development day (no school), Oct. 18: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, October list "18 Prof. Dev. (Student Holiday)"; October 2027 grid, 18 in the Professional Development color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), PD "October 18: Professional Development (Student Holiday)".
  • Thanksgiving break, Nov. 22 to 26: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, November list "22-26 Student/Staff Holidays"; November 2027 grid, 22 to 26 in the Student/Staff Holidays color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), H "November 22-26: Student/Staff Holidays (Thanksgiving Break)".
  • Winter break, Dec. 20 to 31: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, December list "20-31 Holiday Break-Student/Staff Holiday"; December 2027 grid, 20 to 31 in the Student/Staff Holidays color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), H "December 20-31: Holiday Break - Student/Staff Holiday".
  • Professional development day (no school), Jan. 3: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, January list "3 Prof. Dev. (Student Holiday)"; January 2028 grid, 3 in the Professional Development color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), PD "January 3: Professional Development (Student Holiday)".
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, January list "17 MLK Day - Student/Staff Holiday"; January 2028 grid, 17 in the Student/Staff Holidays color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), H "January 17: MLK Day - Student/Staff Holiday".
  • February break (Presidents Day weekend), Feb. 18 to 21: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, February list "18-21 Student/Staff Holiday"; February 2028 grid, 18 and 21 in the Student/Staff Holidays color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), H "February 18-21: Student/Staff Holiday".
  • Professional development day (no school), Feb. 22: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, February list "22 Prof. Dev. (Student Holiday)"; February 2028 grid, 22 in the Professional Development color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), PD "February 22: Professional Development (Student Holiday)".
  • Online learning day (parent-teacher conferences), March 17: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, March list "17 K-12 Online Learning/Parent Conf."; March 2028 grid, 17 in the Online Learning / Parent Conferences color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), OL "March 17: K-12 Online Learning/Parent Conference".
  • Professional development day (no school), March 20: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, March list "20 Prof. Dev. (Student Holiday)"; March 2028 grid, 20 in the Professional Development color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), PD "March 20: Professional Development (Student Holiday)".
  • Spring break, April 3 to 7: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, April list "3-7 Spring Break-Student/Staff Holidays"; April 2028 grid, 3 to 7 in the Student/Staff Holidays color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), H "April 3-7: Spring Break - Student/Staff Holidays".
  • Post-planning (no students), May 26: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, May list "26 Post Planning"; May 2028 grid, 26 in the Teacher Pre / Post Planning color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), PP "May 26: Post Planning".
  • Early release, Sept. 3: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, September list "3 All Grades (K-12) Early Release"; September 2027 grid, 3 in the All Grades (K-12) Early Release color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), ER "September 3: All Grades (K-12) Early Release".
  • High school exam early release, Dec. 15: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, December list "15-16 HS Early Release (9-12 Exams)"; December 2027 grid, 15 in the High School (9-12) ONLY Early Release color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), HSER "December 15-16: High School (9-12) Early Release - Exams".
  • High school exam early release, Dec. 16: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, December list "15-16 HS Early Release (9-12 Exams)"; December 2027 grid, 16 in the High School (9-12) ONLY Early Release color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), HSER "December 15-16: High School (9-12) Early Release - Exams".
  • Early release, end of first semester, Dec. 17: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, December list "17 All Grades (K-12) Early Release"; December 2027 grid, 17 in the All Grades (K-12) Early Release color; last school day before Holiday Break. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), ER "December 17: All Grades (K-12) Early Release".
  • High school exam early release, May 22: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, May list "22-23 HS Early Release (9-12 Exams)"; May 2028 grid, 22 in the High School (9-12) ONLY Early Release color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), HSER "May 22-23: High School (9-12) Early Release - Exams".
  • High school exam early release, May 23: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, May list "22-23 HS Early Release (9-12 Exams)"; May 2028 grid, 23 in the High School (9-12) ONLY Early Release color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), HSER "May 22-23: High School (9-12) Early Release - Exams".
  • Early release, May 24: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, May list "24 All Grades ( K-12) Early Release"; May 2028 grid, 24 in the All Grades (K-12) Early Release color. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), ER "May 24: All Grades (K-12) Early Release".
  • Last day of school, early release, May 25: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, May list "25 Last Day of School K-12 Early Release"; May 2028 grid, 25 in maroon. Also: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Accessible Version), "May 25: Last day of school - K-12 early release".
  • Dismissal time, Early release, Sept. 3: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, School Overview table, "Early Release": Elementary I 11:50 a.m., Elementary II 12:30 p.m., Middle 1:30 p.m., High 12:55 p.m., Alliance Academy 12:20 p.m.
  • Dismissal time, High school exam early release, Dec. 15: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, School Overview table, "Early Release": High 12:55 p.m., Alliance Academy 12:20 p.m.
  • Dismissal time, High school exam early release, Dec. 16: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, School Overview table, "Early Release": High 12:55 p.m., Alliance Academy 12:20 p.m.
  • Dismissal time, Early release, end of first semester, Dec. 17: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, School Overview table, "Early Release": Elementary I 11:50 a.m., Elementary II 12:30 p.m., Middle 1:30 p.m., High 12:55 p.m., Alliance Academy 12:20 p.m.
  • Dismissal time, High school exam early release, May 22: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, School Overview table, "Early Release": High 12:55 p.m., Alliance Academy 12:20 p.m.
  • Dismissal time, High school exam early release, May 23: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, School Overview table, "Early Release": High 12:55 p.m., Alliance Academy 12:20 p.m.
  • Dismissal time, Early release, May 24: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, School Overview table, "Early Release": Elementary I 11:50 a.m., Elementary II 12:30 p.m., Middle 1:30 p.m., High 12:55 p.m., Alliance Academy 12:20 p.m.
  • Dismissal time, Last day of school, early release, May 25: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, School Overview table, "Early Release": Elementary I 11:50 a.m., Elementary II 12:30 p.m., Middle 1:30 p.m., High 12:55 p.m., Alliance Academy 12:20 p.m.
  • 1st semester (semesters): Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, "1st Semester / Student Days - 85"; monthly counts August 19, September 17, October 19, November 17, December 13 Days; Dec. 17 is the last school day before Holiday Break.
  • 2nd semester (semesters): Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar, approved 11-18-2025 (PDF), page 1, "2nd Semester / Student Days - 93"; monthly counts January 19, February 18, March 22, April 15, May 19 Days; May 25 Last Day of School.