Atlanta Public Schools Calendar 2026-27
The next school break in Atlanta Public Schools is the fall break: Wednesday, October 14 to Friday, October 16.
All school breaks and days off for Atlanta Public Schools.
49,945 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day (Students and Teachers) | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day/Teacher Professional Learning Days | Oct 12 – 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Fall break | Oct 14 – 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Election Day/Teacher Professional Learning Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Teacher Professional Learning Day | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| M.L. King, Jr. Birthday (Students and Teachers) | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents' Day/Teacher Professional Learning Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Winter Break (Students and Teachers) | Feb 16 – 19, 2027 | 4 |
| Spring break | Apr 5 – 9, 2027 | 5 |
| Last Day of School/Quarter 4 Ends | May 27, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Aug 2, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day (Students and Teachers) | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day/Teacher Professional Learning Day | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 12 – 15, 2027 | 4 |
| Election Day/Teacher Professional Learning Day | Nov 2, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Teacher Professional Learning Day | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| M.L. King, Jr. Birthday (Students and Teachers) | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Presidents' Day/Teacher Professional Learning Day | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Winter Break (Students and Teachers) | Feb 22 – 25, 2028 | 4 |
| Teacher Professional Learning Day | Mar 20, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 3 – 7, 2028 | 5 |
| Last Day of school/Quarter 4 Ends | May 26, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Atlanta Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Atlanta Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Atlanta Public Schools have 4 breaks, adding up to 25 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Atlanta Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
25 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Atlanta Public Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.