Atlanta area first days of school, 2026–27
Metro Atlanta's five biggest school systems side by side — the city and county calendars rarely line up. This year the area's first days range from August 3, 2026 (Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb County Schools, and Fulton County Schools) to August 7, 2026 (DeKalb County Schools).
District by district
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Public Schools | August 3, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | April 5–9, 2027 |
| Cobb County Schools | August 3, 2026 | May 19, 2027 | April 5–9, 2027 |
| Fulton County Schools | August 3, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | April 5–9, 2027 |
| Gwinnett County Public Schools | August 5, 2026 | May 26, 2027 | April 5–9, 2027 |
| DeKalb County Schools | August 7, 2026 | May 26, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
Dates link to each district's full calendar page — breaks, holidays, and the district's own source.
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