Rockdale County Schools Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Rockdale County Schools calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, the same week as neighboring DeKalb County School District. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 2026 as the last day of classes and Tue, Jan 5, 2027 as the first day back.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Students also have no school on Mon, Jan 4, 2027, which makes the time off 17 days long.
- Friday, December 18, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
21 of the other 22 Georgia districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| DeKalb County School District | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Henry County Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 5, 2027 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
| Walton County School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Clayton County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Atlanta Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Gwinnett County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Fulton County Schools | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Fayette County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Rockdale County Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Rockdale County Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
ten school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 17 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).
Is the last day before winter break an early release day?
Yes. Friday, December 18, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Rockdale County Schools winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s board-approved calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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