- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027 and ends Wednesday, May 24, 2028, an early release day, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, May 24 to Thursday, May 25: May 24, or Thursday, May 25 if the district needs Makeup Day 3.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 24 to 26. Students are out Wednesday, Nov. 24 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: March 20 to 24. Students are out Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 26, back Monday, March 27.
- Three early release days for every school. Details below.
The GCS 2027-28 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as GCS publishes it. Tap a page to open the full-size image.
Add the GCS 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. 23 events.
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Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 11 events.
Download .ics
Early release days
Only the half days. 3 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.
GCS vacations and holidays, 2027-28
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 11 entries and 26 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 6 | Mon | 1 |
| Student and teacher holiday Holiday | Oct. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher professional development day (no school for students) Staff day | Oct. 19 | Tue | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 24 to 26 | Wed to Fri | 3 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 20 to 31 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Teacher professional development day (no school for students) Staff day | Jan. 3 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 17 | Mon | 1 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday | Feb. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher professional development day (no school for students) Staff dayMakeup Day 1: a school day only if the district needs it | March 10 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 20 to 24 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Student and teacher holiday Holiday | April 14 | Fri | 1 |
GCS early release days
Three early release days in all.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 17 | Fri | Half day, end of 2nd quarter | Times vary by school | All students |
| May 23 | Tue | Half dayMakeup Day 2: if the district needs it, the May 23 and 24 half days both become full days | Times vary by school | All students |
| May 24 | Wed | Half day, last day of schoolMakeup Day 2: if the district needs it, the May 23 and 24 half days both become full days | Times vary by school | All students |
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. 4 to Monday, Sept. 6. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 7.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 16 to Tuesday, Oct. 19. Student and teacher holiday and teacher professional development day (no school for students). Back Wednesday, Oct. 20.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 24 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. Half day, end of 2nd quarter, winter break and teacher professional development day (no school for students). 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.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 10 to Sunday, March 12. Teacher professional development day (no school for students). Back Monday, March 13.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 26. Spring break. Back Monday, March 27.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16. Student and teacher holiday. Back Monday, April 17.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Ten weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 6 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 18 | 3 | Student and teacher holiday and teacher professional development day (no school for students) |
| Nov. 22 | 2 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 20 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 27 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 3 | 4 | Teacher professional development day (no school for students) |
| Jan. 17 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 21 | 4 | Presidents' Day |
| March 6 | 4 | Teacher professional development day (no school for students) |
| March 20 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 10 | 4 | Student and teacher holiday |
| May 22 | 3 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Three of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Tuesday, Oct. 19: teacher professional development day (no school for students)
- Monday, Jan. 3: teacher professional development day (no school for students)
- Friday, March 10: teacher professional development day (no school for students)
Makeup days
Makeup day 1 (if needed), Friday, March 10, Makeup day 2 (if needed): May 23 and 24 become full days, Tuesday, May 23 and Makeup day 3 (if needed), Thursday, May 25.
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 prints no parent-teacher conference days.
- The student calendar prints no testing dates. It links a separate GCS testing calendar.
- Some days off may change: teacher professional development day (no school for students), March 10 (Makeup Day 1: a school day only if the district needs it).
- The last day can move. May 24, or Thursday, May 25 if the district needs Makeup Day 3. The planned last day is Wednesday, May 24; it can fall from Wednesday, May 24 to Thursday, May 25.
First and last day of school
Aug. 11First day, Wednesday
May 24 to 25Last day, planned May 24
180School days, by our count
26Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027. The last day is Wednesday, May 24, 2028, with early dismissal, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, May 24 to Thursday, May 25: May 24, or Thursday, May 25 if the district needs Makeup Day 3.
Grading periods
GCS grades in quarters. The calendar prints each quarter's last day and the report card dates; the 4th quarter report card is posted in Parent Backpack.
| Period | Dates | School days | Report card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | Aug. 11 to Oct. 15 | 47 | Monday, Oct. 25 |
| 2nd quarter | Oct. 20 to Dec. 17 | 40 | Thursday, Jan. 6 |
| 3rd quarter | Jan. 4 to March 9 | 46 | Thursday, March 16 |
| 4th quarter | March 13 to May 24 | 47 |
What the district notes
- On a bad-weather day, GCS uses eLearning on that day. The three makeup days are used only if eLearning is not possible or the five allowed eLearning days are used up.
- 4K students start on a staggered schedule Aug. 11 to 13, and 4K buses start Aug. 16.
- High school graduations run May 22 to 25.
- Students who miss school for a religious observance can make up the work without penalty.
- GCS calls this a year-round modified calendar under South Carolina law (Section 59-1-425). It covers all 4K-12 students.
Common questions
When does GCS start in 2027?
The first day of school for Greenville County Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2027.
When is the last day of school for GCS in 2028?
The last day for students is Wednesday, May 24, 2028. It is an early release day, as planned. It can fall from Wednesday, May 24 to Thursday, May 25: May 24, or Thursday, May 25 if the district needs Makeup Day 3.
When is winter break for GCS?
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 GCS?
Spring break runs Monday, March 20 to Friday, March 24. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 26 and go back Monday, March 27.
When is Thanksgiving break for GCS?
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 GCS have early release days in 2027-28?
Yes. Friday, Dec. 17 (times vary by school), Tuesday, May 23 (times vary by school, Makeup Day 2: if the district needs it, the May 23 and 24 half days both become full days) and Wednesday, May 24 (times vary by school, Makeup Day 2: if the district needs it, the May 23 and 24 half days both become full days) are for every school.
How do I put the GCS 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 GCS Calendars page and the Spanish edition of the 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. 11: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, August 2027 grid, 11 in salmon; 4K-12 SCHOOL START/END DATES "First Day August 11". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Primer Día ... 11 de Agosto".
- Last day, May 24: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, May 2028 grid, 24 in salmon, boxed, with a half-day slash; "Last Day May 24". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Último Día ... 24 de Mayo".
- When the last day can move, May 24 to 25: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, MAKEUP DAYS "Makeup Day 3 May 25"; May grid, purple dot on 25.
- Labor Day, Sept. 6: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, September 2027 grid, 6 in green (Student Holidays); STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Labor Day September 6". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Día del Trabajo ... 6 de Septiembre".
- Student and teacher holiday, Oct. 18: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, October 2027 grid, 18 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Student/Teacher Holiday October 18". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Festivo para Estudiantes/Maestros ... 18 de Octubre".
- Teacher professional development day (no school for students), Oct. 19: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, October 2027 grid, 19 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Teacher Professional Dev. October 19". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Día de Trabajo de Maestros ... 19 de Octubre".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 24 to 26: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, November 2027 grid, 24 to 26 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Thanksgiving Break November 24-26". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Vacaciones de Día de Acción de Gracias ... 24-26 de Nov".
- Winter break, Dec. 20 to 31: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, December 2027 grid, 20 to 24 and 27 to 31 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Winter Break December 20-31". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Vacaciones de Invierno ... 20-31 de Dic".
- Teacher professional development day (no school for students), Jan. 3: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, January 2028 grid, 3 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Teacher Professional Dev. January 3". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Día de Trabajo de Maestros ... 3 de Enero".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, January 2028 grid, 17 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "MLK Jr. Day January 17". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Día de MLK Jr. ... 17 de Enero".
- Presidents' Day, Feb. 21: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, February 2028 grid, 21 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Presidents' Day February 21". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Día de los Presidentes ... 21 de Febrero".
- Teacher professional development day (no school for students), March 10: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, March 2028 grid, 10 in green with a purple dot; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Teacher Professional Dev. March 10". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Día de Trabajo de Maestros ... 10 de Marzo".
- Spring break, March 20 to 24: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, March 2028 grid, 20 to 24 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Spring Break March 20-24". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Vacaciones de Primavera ... 20-24 de Marzo".
- Student and teacher holiday, April 14: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, April 2028 grid, 14 in green; STUDENT HOLIDAYS "Student/Teacher Holiday April 14". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Festivo para Estudiantes/Maestros ... 14 de Abril".
- Half day, end of 2nd quarter, Dec. 17: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, December 2027 grid, 17 boxed with a diagonal slash (Student Half-Days; Grading Periods); STUDENT HALF-DAYS "Half-Day December 17". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Día de Medio Día ... 17 de Diciembre".
- Half day, May 23: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, May 2028 grid, 23 with a diagonal slash; STUDENT HALF-DAYS "Half-Days May 23-24". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Días de Medio Día ... 23-24 de Mayo".
- Half day, last day of school, May 24: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, May 2028 grid, 24 in salmon (Last Day), boxed, with a diagonal slash; STUDENT HALF-DAYS "Half-Days May 23-24". Also: Greenville County Schools Calendario Escolar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, Spanish edition, linked from the Calendarios Escolares section of the Calendars page), "Días de Medio Día ... 23-24 de Mayo".
- 1st quarter: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, GRADING PERIODS "End 1st Quarter October 15" (October grid, 15 boxed); REPORT CARDS "1st Report Card October 25" (25 in blue).
- 2nd quarter: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, GRADING PERIODS "End 2nd Quarter December 17"; REPORT CARDS "2nd Report Card January 6" (January grid, 6 in blue).
- 3rd quarter: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, GRADING PERIODS "End 3rd Quarter March 9" (March grid, 9 boxed); REPORT CARDS "3rd Report Card March 16" (16 in blue).
- 4th quarter: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2027-28 (PDF, dated December 2025), page 1, GRADING PERIODS "End 4th Quarter May 24"; REPORT CARDS "4th Report Card Available in Parent Backpack".