Forsyth County Schools Calendar 2027-2028

Forsyth County Schools has published its 2027-2028 calendar, approved by the school board. School starts Thursday, August 5, 2027 and ends Thursday, May 25, 2028, 178 student days. After the last day of the current year (May 27, 2027), that leaves 69 days of summer break.

First dayThu, Aug 5, 2027

Last dayThu, May 25, 2028

Spring breakApr 3-7, 2028

Winter breakDec 20 to Dec 31

All 2027-2028 dates

Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 dates
Date	Event
Thu, Aug 5, 2027	First day of school
Fri, Sep 3, 2027	Early release
Mon, Sep 6, 2027	Labor Day
Mon, Sep 27 to Fri, Oct 1, 2027	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Mon, Oct 18, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Nov 22 to Fri, Nov 26, 2027	Student/Staff Holidays · 5 school days off
Fri, Dec 17, 2027	Early release
Mon, Dec 20 to Fri, Dec 31, 2027	Holiday Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 3, 2028	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 17, 2028	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, Feb 18, 2028	Student/Staff Holiday
Mon, Feb 21, 2028	Presidents' Day
Tue, Feb 22, 2028	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Mar 20, 2028	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Apr 3 to Fri, Apr 7, 2028	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Wed, May 24, 2028	Early release
Thu, May 25, 2028	Early release
Thu, May 25, 2028	Last day of school

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Verified against Forsyth County Schools’ official 2027-2028 calendar on September 26, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: Forsyth County Schools 2027-2028 Student Calendar (Approved 11-18-2025) (PDF) · district calendar page

Note: Approved 11-18-2025 (the file is titled 2027-28 FINAL). The calendar states 178 student days (85 + 93). Feb. 18-21 is printed as one Student/Staff Holiday that includes Presidents' Day (Feb. 21); the Nov. 22-26 Thanksgiving week is labeled 'Student/Staff Holidays'. Oct. 15 and Mar. 17 are K-12 online learning/parent conference days (they count as student days). Oct. 18, Jan. 3, Feb. 22 and Mar. 20 are professional development days with no school. Early release for all grades on Sep. 3, Dec. 17, May 24 and May 25 (last day); high school (9-12) only early release Dec. 15-16 and May 22-23.

Frequently asked questions

When does Forsyth County Schools start school in 2027?

Thursday, August 5, 2027, the same week and weekday as in 2026.

When is spring break 2028 for Forsyth County Schools?

Apr 3-7, 2028. Students return Monday, April 10, 2028.

When is winter break 2027 for Forsyth County Schools?

Dec 20-31, 2027, ten school days off; back Tuesday, January 4, 2028.

When is the last day of school in 2028 for Forsyth County Schools?

Thursday, May 25, 2028.

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