Gwinnett County Public Schools Important Dates for 2024-2025

July 4, 2024

Independence Day (Systemwide Holiday)
All Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) offices and schools are closed to observe Independence Day.

July 25-26, 2024

Required Pre-planning/Staff Development
Teachers and staff begin their preparation with pre-planning and staff development sessions to get ready for the school year.

July 29-31, 2024

Required Pre-planning/Staff Development Continues
Additional training and planning sessions continue for teachers and staff to ensure a smooth start for students.

August 1-2, 2024

Final Pre-planning and Staff Development Days
The last two days of required planning for teachers to finalize preparations for the academic year.

August 5, 2024

First Day of School
Students officially begin the 2024-2025 school year, starting their classes on August 5.

September 2, 2024

Labor Day (Systemwide Holiday)
All schools and GCPS offices are closed to observe Labor Day.

September 20, 2024

Digital Learning Day #1
Students engage in online learning from home, allowing teachers to continue professional development or planning.

October 10-14, 2024

Fall Break (School Holidays)
Schools are closed for Fall Break, giving students and staff a five-day break.

October 23-24, 2024

Early Release for Elementary and Middle Schools
Elementary and middle school students have early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences or other school activities.

November 5, 2024

Digital Learning Day #2
Students participate in the second Digital Learning Day of the year, completing assignments online from home.

November 25-29, 2024

Thanksgiving Break (School Holidays)
Schools are closed for Thanksgiving, providing students and staff with a week-long holiday break.

December 18-20, 2024

Early Release for High School Exams
High school students have early release as they complete their semester exams.

December 20, 2024

End of 1st Semester
The first semester officially ends on December 20, concluding half of the academic year.

December 23-31, 2024

Winter Break (School Holidays)
Schools are closed for Winter Break, allowing students and staff time to rest and celebrate the holiday season.

January 1-2, 2025

Winter Break Continues
The Winter Break extends into the first two days of January before students return to school.

January 3, 2025

Teacher Planning/Staff Development (Student Holiday)
Teachers prepare for the start of the second semester while students have the day off.

January 6, 2025

Begin 2nd Semester
The second semester begins, marking the continuation of the school year for students and staff.

January 20, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Systemwide Holiday)
All schools and offices are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

February 7, 2025

Digital Learning Day #3
Students engage in the third Digital Learning Day, completing their assignments online from home.

February 13-17, 2025

Student/Teacher Holidays (School Holidays)
Students and teachers enjoy a short break, with schools closed from February 13 to February 17.

March 5-6, 2025

Early Release for Elementary and Middle Schools
Elementary and middle school students are dismissed early for school events or parent conferences.

March 14, 2025

Digital Learning Day #4
Students complete assignments online during the fourth Digital Learning Day.

April 7-11, 2025

Spring Break (School Holidays)
Schools are closed for Spring Break, giving students and staff a week-long break.

May 19-21, 2025

Early Release for High School Exams
High school students are released early each day as they take final exams.

May 21, 2025

Last Day of School
The school year officially ends for students on May 21.

May 22-23, 2025

Teacher Post-planning/Staff Development
Teachers complete post-planning activities and staff development as they wrap up the school year.

May 26, 2025

Memorial Day (Systemwide Holiday)
All schools and offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day.