Greenville County Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Greenville County Schools starts school on August 11, 2026, later than 10 of the 13 other South Carolina districts we track (1 start the same day). Its spring break (Mar 22-26, 2027) is 4 days earlier than the most common South Carolina week, which starts March 26 (4 of 14 districts). The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027.

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First dayTue, Aug 11, 2026

Last dayThu, May 27, 2027

Spring breakMar 22-26, 2027back Tue, Mar 30, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Tue, Jan 5, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

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

Greenville County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar 4K-12 dates
Date	Event
Tue, Aug 11, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break · 3 school days off
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early release
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Student/Teacher Holiday
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Student/Teacher Holiday
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, May 24 to Thu, May 27, 2027	Graduation ceremonies
Wed, May 26, 2027	Early release
Thu, May 27, 2027	Early release
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last day of school

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

Source: Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2026-27 (PDF) · district calendar page

We fetch this document again every day and compare it with the version we verified; if the district changes it, the dates here are read again.

Note: District calendar released in December 2024 and updated in May 2025 (the update designated the make-up days); per the district, the Superintendent finalizes the calendar on the Calendar Committee's recommendation. 4K has a staggered start August 11-14 (4K buses start August 17). Teacher professional development days (Oct 16, Nov 2, Jan 4, Mar 12) are no-school days for students. Student half-days: Dec 18 and May 26-27. Inclement weather days are eLearning days; make-up days (in order March 12, March 29, April 16, all currently no-school days) are used only if eLearning is not possible or the five eLearning days are used up. High school graduations May 24-27. The district's December 2024 release states 180 instructional days, which matches the calendar.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Greenville County Schools students have 7 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.

Days off	Length	Why
Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7	3 days	Labor Day
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18	3 days	Teacher workday, no school for students
Sat, Oct 31 to Tue, Nov 3	4 days	Teacher workday, no school for students; Election Day
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15	3 days	Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 14	3 days	Teacher workday, no school for students (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)
Fri, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 18	3 days	Student/Teacher Holiday (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)

Nearby districts

Compare Greenville County Schools with Spartanburg County School District 6 or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Greenville County Schools	Aug 11	Mar 22-26	May 27
Spartanburg County School District 6	Aug 6	Apr 5-9	May 28
Anderson School District Five	Aug 6	Mar 29 to Apr 2	May 25
Henderson County Public Schools	Aug 12	Mar 22-26	May 21
Burke County Public Schools	Aug 24	Mar 29 to Apr 2	Jun 4
Gaston County Schools	Aug 12	Mar 26 to Apr 1	May 26
Rock Hill Schools	Aug 3	Mar 29 to Apr 2	May 28

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Greenville County Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 19, 2027, and students return Tuesday, March 30, 2027.

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

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027.

Is there school on Good Friday in Greenville County Schools?

No. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a day off for students (Spring Break).

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

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

Is there school on Presidents’ Day in Greenville County Schools?

No. Monday, February 15, 2027 is a day off for students (Presidents' Day).

Where do these Greenville County Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Greenville County Schools Student Calendar 4K-12 2026-27”, 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: Greenville County Schools is based in Greenville, South Carolina (Greenville County), with about 77,774 students in 93 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us. See all South Carolina school calendars.