Gaston County Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Gaston County Schools runs from August 12, 2026 to May 26, 2027: 176 instructional days, three breaks totaling 17 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 22 to Jan 1). Spring break is Mar 26 to Apr 1, 2027, the same week as neighboring Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Gaston County Schools publishes 2 calendars for 2026-2027: 2026-2027 School Calendar, Gaston Early College Calendar (Gaston Early College High School and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences). The 2026-2027 school calendar is shown first; switch with the buttons below.

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First dayWed, Aug 12, 2026

Last dayWed, May 26, 2027

Spring breakMar 26 to Apr 1, 2027back Mon, Apr 5, 2027

Winter breakDec 22 to Jan 1back Wed, Jan 6, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates: 2026-2027 School Calendar

176 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Gaston County Schools 2026-2027 2026-2027 School Calendar dates
Date	Event
Wed, Aug 12, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Early release
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Holiday (Veterans Day)
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving break · 3 school days off
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Tue, Dec 22, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter break · 9 school days off
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Early release
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Mar 26 to Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Spring break · 5 school days off
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last day of school
Fri, May 28, 2027	Graduation ceremonies

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

Source: Gaston County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page

Note: Approved by the Board of Education on December 15, 2025 and revised March 16, 2026 (the optional teacher workday on June 1, 2027 moved to August 4, 2026). The district's online calendar shows the same dates but leaves out some of the no-school days (Dec. 23, Dec. 28-31, March 12 and March 29 - April 1). Neither the PDF nor the online calendar names the breaks: Nov. 25 is a student holiday before the Thanksgiving holidays (Nov. 26-27); students are off Dec. 21 - Jan. 5 (Dec. 21 optional teacher workday, Dec. 22 and Dec. 28-31 student holidays, Dec. 23-25 and Jan. 1 holidays, Jan. 4-5 mandated teacher workdays) and March 26 - April 2 (March 26 Holiday (Spring), March 29 - April 1 student holidays, April 2 optional teacher workday). Early dismissal for students on the parent-teacher conference days Oct. 15 and March 11. Inclement weather makeup days, listed in this order: Dec. 21, Jan. 5, March 12, April 14, April 2, April 1, March 31; students would attend on those days only if they are needed, and the Board may also use early release days and Saturdays. Presidents' Day (Feb. 15) is a school day. Graduation Day is May 28. Gaston Early College High School and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences follow a separate calendar.

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First dayTue, Aug 11, 2026

Last dayFri, May 21, 2027

Spring breakMar 26-31, 2027back Mon, Apr 5, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Wed, Jan 6, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates: Gaston Early College Calendar (Gaston Early College High School and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences)

174 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Gaston County Schools 2026-2027 Gaston Early College Calendar (Gaston Early College High School and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences) dates
Date	Event
Tue, Aug 11, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Early release
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving break · 3 school days off
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter break · 10 school days off
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Early release
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Mar 26 to Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Spring break · 4 school days off
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Thu, May 20, 2027	Graduation ceremonies
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last day of school

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

Source: Gaston Early College Calendar 2026-2027 (PDF) · district calendar page

Note: Separate calendar for Gaston Early College High School and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences, approved by the Board of Education on February 16, 2026. There is no school for students on teacher annual leave days. The calendar does not name its breaks: Nov. 25 (annual leave) comes before the Thanksgiving holidays (Nov. 26-27); students are off Dec. 21 - Jan. 5 (annual leave days, winter holidays Dec. 24-25 and 28, New Year's Day, then mandated teacher workdays Jan. 4-5; the spring semester starts Jan. 6) and March 26 - April 2 (March 26 Holiday (Spring), March 29-31 annual leave, April 1-2 optional teacher workdays). The Veterans Day holiday is Friday, Nov. 6 (Nov. 11 is a school day). Presidents' Day (Feb. 15) is a mandated teacher workday with no students. Early dismissal for students on the parent-teacher conference days Oct. 15 and March 11. Early College exams are Dec. 14-18 and May 17-21. Inclement weather makeup days: Dec. 21, Feb. 15, March 12 and April 23; students would attend on those days only if they are needed. Early College Graduation is May 20.

Break details

Nearby districts

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Gaston County Schools	Aug 12	Mar 26 to Apr 1	May 26
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	Aug 25	Mar 29 to Apr 2	Jun 9
Cabarrus County Schools	Aug 12	Mar 8-12	May 26
Union County Public Schools	Aug 24	Mar 29 to Apr 2	Jun 4
Greenville County Schools	Aug 11	Mar 22-26	May 27
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools	Aug 10	Mar 26 to Apr 2	May 21

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Gaston County Schools?

Spring break is Fri, Mar 26 to Thu, Apr 1, 2027. The last day of school before it is Thursday, March 25, 2027, and students return Monday, April 5, 2027.

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Gaston County Schools?

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and the last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Gaston County Schools?

No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

Does Gaston County Schools have early release days?

Yes, the calendar lists two early release days: Oct 15 and Mar 11.

When is winter break 2026 for Gaston County Schools?

Winter break runs Tue, Dec 22, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Counting weekends and the adjacent days without school, students are off 18 days in a row and go back Wednesday, January 6, 2027.

Where do these Gaston County Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Gaston County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar”, checked on September 26, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.

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About the district: Gaston County Schools is based in Gastonia, North Carolina (Gaston County), with about 30,995 students in 56 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.gaston.k12.nc.us. See all North Carolina school calendars.