2026-2027 School Vacation Planner

Make Memories Without Missing School

At Whitfield County Schools, every day of learning matters. Regular attendance helps students stay engaged, build strong relationships with their teachers and classmates, and maintain academic success. To help families make the most of both learning opportunities and family time, we have created this School Vacation Planner using the district calendar. By planning trips during scheduled school breaks, students can enjoy quality family experiences without missing valuable classroom instruction. We encourage families to use this guide when making travel plans and to partner with us in making attendance a priority throughout the school year.

	Return to School	Total Days Off
Labor Day Weekend    Saturday, September 5 - Tuesday, September 8	Wednesday, September 9	4 days
Fall Break    Saturday, October 10 - Wednesday, October 14	Thursday, October 15	5 days
Thanksgiving Break   Saturday, November 21 - Sunday November 29	Monday, November 30	9 days
Christmas Break    Begins with an Early Dismissal Day Friday, December 18 - Monday, January 4	Tuesday, January 5	17.5 days
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day    Saturday, January 16 - Monday, January 18	Tuesday, January 19	3 days
Winter Break    Saturday, February 13 - Sunday, February 21	Monday, February 22	9 days
Spring Break   Friday, March 26 - Sunday, April 4	Monday, April 5	10 days
Summer Break   Begins with an Early Dismissal Day Friday, May 28	August 2027	More than 64.5 days   (exact 2027 start date  TBD)