If you’re searching for the Savannah-Chatham County Schools Calendar 26-27, you’re in the right place. This guide covers every official date for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) in Georgia for the 2026-2027 academic year — first day of school, last day, breaks, holidays, and report card dates.
We verified this directly from SCCPSS’s official website and the district’s published 2026-27 calendar PDF. Parents in Chatham County bookmark this page because school dates shift every year, and knowing them early makes it so much easier to plan work schedules, book flights before prices spike, and avoid the last-minute scramble every August.
At-a-Glance Summary: SCCPSS 2026-27 School Year
Here’s the quick version if you’re short on time.
- First day of school: Monday, August 3, 2026
- Last day of school: Friday, May 21, 2027
- Total instructional days: 180 days (47 + 43 + 49 + 41 across four nine-week periods)
- Next upcoming holiday: Fall Holiday — Friday, October 9, 2026 (paired with a Staff Planning/Student Holiday on October 8, giving families a long weekend running into Columbus Day on October 12)
Now let’s get into the full breakdown.
Savannah Chatham County Schools Calendar 26-27: Key Dates Table
This is the full list of school holidays, breaks, planning days, and testing-related dates for the year, pulled straight from the official SCCPSS calendar.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Day Holiday Observed | July 3, 2026 | July 3, 2026 | Holiday for all staff and students |
| Teachers Return / Pre-Planning | July 27, 2026 | July 31, 2026 | Staff only, no students |
| First Day of School | August 3, 2026 | — | Beginning of First 9-Weeks Period |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Holiday for all |
| Staff Planning / Student Holiday | October 8, 2026 | October 8, 2026 | No school for students |
| Fall Holiday | October 9, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | Staff and student holiday |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | Staff and student holiday |
| Remote-Learning Half-Day | November 3, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | Half-day remote learning |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | November 11, 2026 | Holiday for all |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 | November 25, 2026 | Staff and students |
| Thanksgiving Break Holiday | November 26, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | Holiday for all |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | Staff and students |
| Winter Break Holiday | December 24, 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Holiday for all (within Winter Break) |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Holiday for all |
| Staff Planning / Student Holiday | January 4, 2027 | January 4, 2027 | No school for students |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | January 18, 2027 | Holiday for all |
| Remote-Learning Half-Day | February 12, 2027 | February 12, 2027 | Half-day remote learning |
| Staff Planning / No School for Students | February 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 | No school for students |
| St. Patrick’s Day | March 17, 2027 | March 17, 2027 | Staff and student holiday |
| Spring Break Holiday | March 26, 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Holiday for all |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 | April 2, 2027 | Staff and student holiday |
| Last Day of School | May 21, 2027 | — | End of Fourth 9-Weeks Period |
| Staff Planning Day / Post Planning | May 24, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | Staff only |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Holiday for all |
| Juneteenth | June 18, 2027 | June 18, 2027 | Holiday for all |
Source: Savannah-Chatham County Public School System official calendar.
Nine-Week Grading Periods
| Period | Start Date | End Date | Instructional Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Nine-Weeks (Semester 1) | 08/03/2026 | 10/07/2026 | 47 days |
| Second Nine-Weeks (Semester 1) | 10/13/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 43 days |
| Third Nine-Weeks (Semester 2) | 01/05/2027 | 03/16/2027 | 49 days |
| Fourth Nine-Weeks (Semester 2) | 03/18/2027 | 05/21/2027 | 41 days |
Source: Savannah-Chatham County Public School System official calendar.
Progress Reports & Report Cards
| Type | Date Issued |
|---|---|
| Progress Report | 09/11/2026 |
| Report Card | 10/16/2026 |
| Progress Report | 11/20/2026 |
| Report Card | 01/08/2027 |
| Progress Report | 02/11/2027 |
| Report Card | 03/23/2027 |
| Progress Report | 04/16/2027 |
| Report Card | 05/28/2027 |
Source: Savannah-Chatham County Public School System official calendar.
Always double-check and verify calendar details directly from the official SCCPSS website before making firm plans, since districts occasionally issue amendments for weather makeup days or board revisions.
Download the Official Savannah-Chatham County Schools Calendar 26-27 PDF
Want a printable copy for your fridge or your planner? You can download the official district calendar directly here:
Download the SCCPSS 2026-27 Official Calendar (PDF)
This is the same Savannah-Chatham County Schools Calendar 26-27 printable document the district publishes on its own site, so it’s the most reliable version to keep on hand.
See also: Why Do Different School Districts Start at Different Times?
About Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
SCCPSS is the public school system serving Chatham County, Georgia, including Savannah. The district serves more than 35,000 students across 60 neighborhood and charter schools. It operates elementary, K-8, middle, high school, alternative learning, and specialty programs, including Savannah Arts Academy and Woodville-Tompkins High School. Dr. S. Denise Watts serves as superintendent.
What Parents in Chatham County Should Know This Year
A few things stand out in this year’s calendar. Spring Break is split into two parts: a single holiday day on March 26, 2027, followed by the full staff-and-student break from March 29 through April 2. If you’re booking travel, plan around the full window (March 26 through April 2) rather than just the main week, since March 26 is also a non-school day.
St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2027, is a full staff and student holiday. This is a long-standing SCCPSS tradition tied to Savannah’s massive St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities, which draw huge crowds downtown every year. If you’re not local, this is worth knowing, since it’s not a typical school holiday in most other states.
There are also two remote-learning half-days built into the calendar this year, on November 3, 2026 and February 12, 2027. These aren’t full days off. Students learn from home for half the day, so check with your specific school for pickup, technology, and scheduling details closer to those dates.
Winter Break runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026. Students also have no school on New Year’s Day, January 1, and on the Staff Planning/Student Holiday on January 4, returning for the third nine-week period on January 5, 2027.
How Savannah-Chatham Compares to Neighboring Districts
Coastal Georgia districts tend to follow a similar rhythm: an early-August start, a fall break tied to Columbus Day weekend, a full two-week winter break, and a spring break in late March or early April. SCCPSS fits that regional pattern closely, including its own St. Patrick’s Day holiday, which some neighboring districts also observe because so many students and staff attend Savannah’s parade regardless of where they live. If you have kids in more than one nearby county — Bryan, Effingham, Bulloch, or Liberty — don’t assume the calendars line up exactly. Each district sets its own dates independently, and even a one-day difference in fall break or spring break can affect childcare and travel plans. Always check that district’s own official calendar directly rather than relying on a general regional pattern.
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel in Chatham County
Winter Break is your longest window this year — a full 11 days from December 21 through December 31, 2026, which is ideal for longer trips, including international travel, without missing school days. Spring Break (March 26 through April 2, 2027) is the next best option and tends to be popular for domestic trips or a beach week, so book flights and rental cars early since prices climb fast as that week approaches. Thanksgiving week (November 23-27, 2026) is short but works well for a quick regional trip or visiting family. If you’re flexible, traveling right after the last day of school on May 21, 2027, before summer camp season fully kicks in, can also mean lighter crowds and lower prices.
See also: Washington County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
School Closings History in Chatham County
Coastal Georgia districts, including SCCPSS, occasionally close schools for hurricane preparation or tropical storm activity given the region’s location on the Georgia coast. Snow and ice are rare here compared to northern Georgia, but the district has closed for storm systems in past years, with make-up days typically absorbed into existing planning days or added at the end of the calendar. If a closure happens, SCCPSS communicates through its official website, local news stations, and its automated parent notification system, so make sure your contact information is current with your child’s school.
FAQs
Q: When does school start for Savannah-Chatham County Schools in 2026-27?
School starts on Monday, August 3, 2026. This is the first day of the First Nine-Weeks Period, and it comes after Teachers Return / Pre-Planning, which runs July 27-31, 2026.
Q: When is the last day of school for Savannah-Chatham County Schools?
The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027. This wraps up the Fourth Nine-Weeks Period, and staff have Post-Planning days on May 24 and May 25, 2027.
Q: When is spring break for Savannah-Chatham County Schools in 2027?
Spring Break runs March 29 through April 2, 2027, with an additional holiday day on March 26, 2027, right before it. If you’re planning travel, treat March 26 through April 2 as your full window.
Q: How many school days does Savannah-Chatham County have this year?
The district’s four nine-week grading periods add up to 180 instructional days: 47 days in the first period, 43 in the second, 49 in the third, and 41 in the fourth.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
The official calendar doesn’t list any closures in advance, since weather-related closings are announced as needed during the year. Watch for hurricane season announcements from SCCPSS between June and November, and keep your emergency contact info updated with your school.
Bookmark This Page
School dates change, board meetings happen, and calendars occasionally get revised mid-year, so it’s worth bookmarking this page and checking back, especially in March when spring break dates get searched the most. For real-time closings, delays, or last-minute changes, always cross-check with the official SCCPSS website directly. We’ll keep this page updated as new information comes from the district.
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