- School starts Thursday, Aug. 19, 2027 and ends Thursday, May 25, 2028.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 24 to 26. Students are out Wednesday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 28, back Monday, Nov. 29.
- Winter break: Dec. 22 to 31. Students are out Wednesday, Dec. 22 to Monday, Jan. 3, back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
- Spring break: March 27 to 31. Students are out Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, April 2, back Monday, April 3.
- The district calendar lists no early release days.
The GJPS 2027-28 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as GJPS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the GJPS calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off, and a break is one event across all its days.
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.
GJPS vacations and holidays, 2027-28
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 15 entries and 28 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 6 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day Staff day | Oct. 1 | Fri | 1 |
| Conference comp day Other | Oct. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff work day Staff day | Oct. 19 | Tue | 1 |
| Professional development day Staff day | Nov. 5 | Fri | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 24 to 26 | Wed to Fri | 3 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 22 to 31 | Wed to Fri | 8 |
| Staff work day Staff day | Jan. 3 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 17 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day Staff day | March 9 | Thu | 1 |
| Staff work day Staff day | March 10 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 27 to 31 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Conference comp day Other | April 14 | Fri | 1 |
| Professional development day Staff day | May 1 | Mon | 1 |
GJPS early release days
The district calendar lists no early release days. Every school day on it is a full day.
Schools can still send their own early dismissal notices, so watch for those.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 7.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 1 to Sunday, Oct. 3. Professional development day. Back Monday, Oct. 4.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 16 to Tuesday, Oct. 19. Conference comp day and staff work day. Back Wednesday, Oct. 20.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Nov. 5 to Sunday, Nov. 7. Professional development day. Back Monday, Nov. 8.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 28. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 29.
- 13 days off in a row: Wednesday, Dec. 22 to Monday, Jan. 3. Winter break and staff work day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 17. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 18.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 19 to Monday, Feb. 21. Presidents Day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 22.
- 4-day weekend: Thursday, March 9 to Sunday, March 12. Professional development day and staff work day. Back Monday, March 13.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, April 2. Spring break. Back Monday, April 3.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16. Conference comp day. Back Monday, April 17.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1. Professional development day. Back Tuesday, May 2.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Fourteen weeks have fewer than five school days, and two weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 16 | 2 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 6 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Sept. 27 | 4 | Professional development day |
| Oct. 18 | 3 | Conference comp day and staff work day |
| Nov. 1 | 4 | Professional development day |
| Nov. 22 | 2 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 20 | 2 | Winter break |
| Dec. 27 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 3 | 4 | Staff work day |
| Jan. 17 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 21 | 4 | Presidents Day |
| March 6 | 3 | Professional development day and staff work day |
| March 27 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 10 | 4 | Conference comp day |
| May 1 | 4 | Professional development day |
| May 22 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Seven of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 1: professional development day
- Tuesday, Oct. 19: staff work day
- Friday, Nov. 5: professional development day
- Monday, Jan. 3: staff work day
- Thursday, March 9: professional development day
- Friday, March 10: staff work day
- Monday, May 1: professional development day
Makeup days
The district 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. 11) and Veterans Day (Thursday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The calendar marks one religious and cultural observances on school days. School is open. The list is below.
- The calendar prints no parent-teacher conference dates. It gives two conference comp days with no school, Oct. 18 and April 14.
- The district calendar lists no testing dates.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows staff work day (May 26) and Memorial Day (May 29). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 19, 2027. The last day is Thursday, May 25, 2028.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 16 to 18.
Grading periods
The calendar prints the last day of each quarter; each quarter starts on the next school day.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | Aug. 19 to Oct. 15 | 40 |
| 2nd quarter | Oct. 20 to Dec. 21 | 41 |
| 3rd quarter | Jan. 4 to March 8 | 45 |
| 4th quarter | March 13 to May 25 | 47 |
Religious and cultural observances
The calendar marks these religious and cultural observances. School is open on each.
| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day |
What the district notes
- Graduation is Saturday, May 27, 2028, two days after the last day of school.
- The calendar says GJPS staff will be mindful of all religious holidays when planning instruction and assessment, and that the calendar is subject to change.
Common questions
When does GJPS start in 2027?
The first day of school for Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is Thursday, Aug. 19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for GJPS in 2028?
The last day for students is Thursday, May 25, 2028.
When is winter break for GJPS?
Winter break runs Wednesday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 31. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Wednesday, Dec. 22 to Monday, Jan. 3 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 4.
When is spring break for GJPS?
Spring break runs Monday, March 27 to Friday, March 31. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, April 2 and go back Monday, April 3.
When is Thanksgiving break for GJPS?
Thanksgiving break runs Wednesday, Nov. 24 to Friday, Nov. 26. Counting weekends, students are out Wednesday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 28 and go back Monday, Nov. 29.
Does GJPS have early release days in 2027-28?
The district calendar lists no early release days. Every school day on it is a full day.
How do I put the GJPS 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.
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. 19: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, August 2027 grid, 19 white (first school day); list "19 - First Day of School".
- Last day, May 25: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2028 grid, 25*; list "25 - Last Day of School", "25 - End 2nd Semester (4th Quarter)*".
- Professional development day (staff only), Aug. 16: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, August 2027 grid, 16 shaded blue; list "16 - PD Day".
- Convocation and staff work day, Aug. 17: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, August 2027 grid, 17 shaded blue; list "17 - Convocation/Staff Work Day".
- Staff work day, Aug. 18: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, August 2027 grid, 18 shaded blue; list "18 - Staff Work Day".
- Labor Day, Sept. 6: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, September 2027 grid, 6 shaded blue; list "6 - Labor Day - No School".
- Professional development day, Oct. 1: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2027 grid, 1 shaded blue; list "1 - PD Day - No School".
- Conference comp day, Oct. 18: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2027 grid, 18 shaded blue; list "18 - Conference Comp Day - No School".
- Staff work day, Oct. 19: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2027 grid, 19 shaded blue; list "19 - Staff Work Day - No School".
- Professional development day, Nov. 5: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2027 grid, 5 shaded blue; list "5 - PD Day - No School".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 24 to 26: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, November 2027 grid, 24 to 26 shaded blue; list "24-26 - Thanksgiving Break".
- Winter break, Dec. 22 to 31: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, December 2027 grid, 22 to 24 and 27 to 31 shaded blue; list "22-31 - Winter Break - No School".
- Staff work day, Jan. 3: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, January 2028 grid, 3 shaded blue; list "3 - Staff Work Day - No School".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, January 2028 grid, 17 shaded blue; list "17 - MLK Day - No School".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 21: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, February 2028 grid, 21 shaded blue; list "21 - President's Day - No School".
- Professional development day, March 9: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, March 2028 grid, 9 shaded blue; list "9 - PD Day - No School".
- Staff work day, March 10: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, March 2028 grid, 10 shaded blue; list "10 - Staff Work Day - No School".
- Spring break, March 27 to 31: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, March 2028 grid, 27 to 31 shaded blue; list "27-31 - Spring Break - No School".
- Conference comp day, April 14: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, April 2028 grid, 14 shaded blue; list "14 - Conference Comp Day - No School".
- Professional development day, May 1: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2028 grid, 1 shaded blue; list "1 - PD Day - No School".
- Staff work day, May 26: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2028 grid, 26 shaded blue; list "26 - Staff Work Day".
- Memorial Day, May 29: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2028 grid, 29 shaded blue; list "29 - Memorial Day".
- 1st quarter: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, October 2027 grid, 15*; list "15 - End of 1st Quarter*".
- 2nd quarter: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, December 2027 grid, 21*; list "21 - End of 1st Semester (2nd Quarter)*".
- 3rd quarter: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, March 2028 grid, 8*; list "8 - End of 3rd Quarter*".
- 4th quarter: Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar (PDF), page 1, May 2028 grid, 25*; list "25 - End 2nd Semester (4th Quarter)*".