Atlanta Public Schools calendar, 26–27
School year: 42 weeks · For students: 34 days off · December break: 12 days · Longest stretch: 34 school days
Worth knowing
· APS's Winter Break is in February (Feb 16-19); December is December Break.
· Oct 12-16 is a full week off (Indigenous Peoples Day + PL days + Fall Break).
· Two PreK-12 early-release days: Sep 21 and Mar 15.
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Checked against the official district calendar Thursday, July 2, 2026 · If the district changes a date, the synced calendar updates itself.
Atlanta Public Schools calendar, 26–27
The 2026-2027 school year runs from Monday, August 3, 2026 through Thursday, May 27, 2027. Every break, holiday, and early-release day below, checked against the district's official calendar.
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The year, by the numbers
School year
42 weeks
The 2026-2027 year runs Monday, August 3, 2026 through Thursday, May 27, 2027, about 42 weeks.
For students
34 days off
Students get 34 full weekdays off during the year (breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays), plus 2 scheduled early-release days.
December break
12 days
The December closure runs Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 (12 days). Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Longest stretch
34 school days
The longest run without a full day off is 34 school days, Apr 12 to May 27, 2027.
Worth knowing
- APS's Winter Break is in February (Feb 16-19); December is December Break.
- Oct 12-16 is a full week off (Indigenous Peoples Day + PL days + Fall Break).
- Two PreK-12 early-release days: Sep 21 and Mar 15.
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Quick answers
When does Atlanta Public Schools start school in 2026?
Atlanta Public Schools starts the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, August 3, 2026.
When is Atlanta Public Schools spring break in 2027?
Spring break for Atlanta Public Schools is Apr 5 to Apr 9, 2027.
When is Atlanta Public Schools winter break?
Winter break for Atlanta Public Schools is Feb 16 to Feb 19, 2027.
When does Atlanta Public Schools get out for summer 2027?
The last day of school for Atlanta Public Schools is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
How long is winter break for Atlanta Public Schools?
Atlanta Public Schools's December break is 12 days, Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off do Atlanta Public Schools students get in 2026-2027?
Between the first and last day of school, Atlanta Public Schools students get 34 full weekdays off across breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays.
When are Atlanta Public Schools teacher workdays (no school for students) in 2026-2027?
Atlanta Public Schools has 4 teacher workdays when students are off in 2026-2027: Oct 12, 2026, Nov 3, 2026, Jan 4, 2027, and Feb 15, 2027.
When are Atlanta Public Schools early-release days in 2026-2027?
Atlanta Public Schools has 2 early-release days in 2026-2027: Sep 21, 2026 and Mar 15, 2027.
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