| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 11, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 12–16, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 | School Closes |
Complete month-by-month calendar for Gilchrist County Public Schools. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.
Gilchrist County School District serves approximately 2,500 students in Trenton, Bell, and surrounding communities in North-Central Florida. Gilchrist County is a small rural district known for the Suwannee and Santa Fe Rivers and some of Florida's best natural springs (Ginnie Springs, Blue Springs). The district observes a unique Fair Break (March 16-18) for the county fair.
The first day of school for all Gilchrist County students is August 11, 2026.
Spring Break runs from April 12, 2027 through April 16, 2027. Students return the following Monday.
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 year is May 28, 2027.
Gilchrist County School District has designated makeup days built into the calendar. If schools are closed due to tropical weather, the district may convert Teacher Planning Days or extend the school year. Parents should follow the district's official website for real-time updates.
Florida's FAST assessments are administered in three windows: fall (September), midyear (January), and spring (April–May). Gilchrist County School District follows the statewide testing calendar set by the Florida Department of Education.
Gilchrist County observes a Fair Break on March 15-17, 2027, when schools close for the county fair — a local tradition not found in most Florida districts.
Gilchrist County is home to world-famous Ginnie Springs, Blue Springs, and the Santa Fe River, making it a premier destination for kayaking and cave diving.
Data Source: This calendar is compiled from the official Gilchrist County School District academic calendar published on gilchristschools.org.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Gilchrist County School District or the Florida Department of Education. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.
Last updated: March 25, 2026