# Gaston County Schools calendar 2026-27: no-school days, breaks, early release

Next day off: Friday, October 16 (No school); next break: Thanksgiving break, November 26 to 27.

## Add to your calendar

- [Google Calendar feed URL](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/nc/gaston-county-schools/calendar.ics): copy this link into Google Calendar's From URL option.
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- [Download calendar file](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/nc/gaston-county-schools/calendar.ics)
- [Official 2026–27 printable PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1774291086/gastonk12ncus/yi1ck5ccfgaguacstmsy/SchoolCalendar2026-2027.pdf)

## 2026–27 student dates

- July 3: Independence Day holiday. Holiday for Independence Day.
- August 12: First day of school. First day of school for students.
- September 7: Labor Day. Holiday for Labor Day.
- September 16: No school. Students are off for a mandated teacher workday for professional development.
- October 13: First grading-period end. End of the first 9-week grading period.
- October 15: Early dismissal. Early dismissal for students for parent-teacher conferences.
- October 16: No school. Students are off for an optional teacher workday.
- October 22: 9-week report cards distributed. 9-week report cards distributed.
- October 28: No school. Students are off for a mandated teacher workday for professional development.
- November 11: Veterans Day. Holiday for Veterans Day.
- November 25: Student holiday. Student holiday; students are off.
- November 26 to 27: Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving holidays; students are off November 26–27.
- December 18: Second grading-period end. End of the second 9-week grading period.
- December 21, 2026 to January 5, 2027: Winter break. Winter break: students are off December 21 through January 5, including the optional teacher workday, student holidays, winter and New Year's holidays, and mandated teacher workdays. December 21 and January 5 are listed as weather makeup days and may be converted to instructional days if needed.
- January 7: 9-week report cards distributed. 9-week report cards distributed.
- January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- February 10: No school. Students are off for a mandated teacher workday for professional development.
- March 10: Third grading-period end. End of the third 9-week grading period.
- March 11: Early dismissal. Early dismissal for students for parent-teacher conferences.
- March 12: No school. Students are off for an optional teacher workday. This date is listed as a weather makeup day and may be converted to an instructional day if needed.
- March 18: 9-week report cards distributed. 9-week report cards distributed.
- March 26 to April 2: Spring break. Spring break: students are off March 26 through April 2 for the spring holiday, student holidays, and optional teacher workday. March 31, April 1, April 2, and April 14 are listed as weather makeup days and may be converted to instructional days if needed.
- April 14: No school. Students are off for a mandated teacher workday for professional development. This date is listed as a weather makeup day and may be converted to an instructional day if needed.
- May 26: Last day of school. Last day of school for students.
- May 28: Graduation day. Graduation day.
- May 31: Memorial Day. Holiday for Memorial Day.

Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1774291086/gastonk12ncus/yi1ck5ccfgaguacstmsy/SchoolCalendar2026-2027.pdf). Checked October 1, 2026.

This page is an independent convenience copy. Gaston County Schools's PDFs remain the source of truth, and dates can change after publication.

[View this school calendar on Mavo](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/nc/gaston-county-schools)