Fulton County 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 | September 21–25, 2026 | 5 days |
| Student Holiday | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| December Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| MLK Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Winter Break (February) | February 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Student Holiday | March 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | April 5–9, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Students learn from home rather than attending school on Election Day, November 3, and on any statewide election day.
Source: Fulton County Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted December 2024. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Fulton County Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Monday, August 2, 2027, and the last day is May 25, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Fulton County Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Fulton County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 3, 2026.
When is Fulton County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Fulton County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs February 15–19, 2027. Students return Monday, February 22, 2027.
When is Fulton County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is April 5–9, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Fulton County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Fulton County Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Monday, August 2, 2027.
About Fulton County Schools
Fulton County Schools serves about 88,000 students in Fulton County. Official site: fultonschools.org.
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