Atlanta Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 3, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 3, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 12–16, 2026 | 5 days |
| Election Day / Teacher Professional Learning Day | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| December Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| MLK Jr. Birthday | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Winter Break | February 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break | April 5–9, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: All grades are dismissed early on two days, September 21 and March 15.
Source: Atlanta Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Atlanta Public Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Monday, August 2, 2027, and the last day is May 26, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Atlanta Public Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Atlanta Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 3, 2026.
When is Atlanta Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Atlanta Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs February 15–19, 2027. Students return Monday, February 22, 2027.
When is Atlanta Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is April 5–9, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Atlanta Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Atlanta Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Monday, August 2, 2027.
About Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools serves about 50,000 students in Fulton County. Official site: atlantapublicschools.us.
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