# Atlanta Public Schools calendar 2026-27: no-school days, breaks, early release

Next day off and break: Indigenous Peoples’ Day and teacher professional learning days, Monday, October 12 to Tuesday, October 13.

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- [Official 2026–27 printable PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1778601836/atlantapublicschoolsus/pcrsuzap01j26t9fvrql/2026-2027_student_calendar.pdf)
- [Official 2027–28 printable PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1778601836/atlantapublicschoolsus/eiw3dcdn6fjzetpntbhi/2027-2028_student_calendar.pdf)

## 2026–27 student dates

- July 3: Independence Day observed. Observed holiday; students do not attend.
- July 27 to 31: Teacher preplanning days. Teacher preplanning days; students do not report.
- August 3: First day of school. First student day of school.
- September 7: Labor Day. Labor Day; students and teachers do not attend.
- September 21: PreK–12 early release. PreK–12 early release day.
- October 12 to 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day and teacher professional learning days. Indigenous Peoples’ Day and teacher professional learning days; students do not report.
- October 14 to 16: Fall break. Fall break; students and teachers do not attend.
- November 3: Election Day and teacher professional learning day. Election Day and teacher professional learning day; students do not report.
- November 23 to 27: Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving break; students and teachers do not attend.
- December 18: First semester ends. First semester ends.
- December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027: December break. December break; students and teachers do not attend.
- January 4: Teacher professional learning day. Teacher professional learning day; students do not report.
- January 5: Second semester begins. Second semester begins.
- January 18: M.L. King Jr. birthday. M.L. King, Jr. Birthday; students and teachers do not attend.
- February 15: Presidents’ Day and teacher professional learning day. Presidents’ Day and teacher professional learning day; students do not report.
- February 16 to 19: Winter break. Winter break; students and teachers do not attend.
- March 15: PreK–12 early release. PreK–12 early release day.
- April 5 to 9: Spring break. Spring break; students and teachers do not attend.
- May 27: Last day of school. Last student day; Quarter 4 ends.
- May 28: Teacher post-planning day. Teacher post-planning day; students do not report.
- May 31: Memorial Day. Memorial Day; students do not attend.
- June 18: Juneteenth observed. Observed holiday; students do not attend.

Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1778601836/atlantapublicschoolsus/pcrsuzap01j26t9fvrql/2026-2027_student_calendar.pdf). Checked September 19, 2026.

## 2027–28 student dates

- July 5: Independence Day (Observed). Independence Day (Observed) holiday; students do not attend.
- July 26 to 30: Teacher Preplanning Days. Teacher preplanning period; no instructional days, so students do not attend.
- August 2: First Day of School. First student day of school.
- September 6: Labor Day. Students and teachers do not attend; Labor Day.
- September 20: PreK–12 Early Release. PreK–12 early release day.
- October 11: Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Teacher Professional Learning Day. Students do not attend; Indigenous Peoples’ Day and teacher professional learning day.
- October 12 to 15: Fall Break. Fall Break; students and teachers do not attend.
- November 2: Election Day / Teacher Professional Learning Day. Students do not attend; Election Day and teacher professional learning day.
- November 22 to 26: Thanksgiving Break. Thanksgiving Break; students and teachers do not attend.
- December 17: First Semester Ends. First semester ends.
- December 20 to 31: December Break. December Break; students and teachers do not attend.
- January 3: Teacher Professional Learning Day. Students do not attend; teacher professional learning day.
- January 4: Second Semester Begins. Second semester begins.
- January 17: M.L. King, Jr. Birthday. Students and teachers do not attend; M.L. King, Jr. Birthday.
- February 21: Presidents’ Day / Teacher Professional Learning Day. Students do not attend; Presidents’ Day and teacher professional learning day.
- February 22 to 25: Winter Break. Winter Break; students and teachers do not attend.
- March 20: Teacher Professional Learning Day. Students do not attend; teacher professional learning day.
- April 3 to 7: Spring Break. Spring Break; students and teachers do not attend.
- May 26: Last Day of School / Quarter 4 Ends. Last student day; Quarter 4 ends.
- May 29: Memorial Day. Students do not attend; Memorial Day.
- May 30: Teacher Post-Planning Day. Teacher post-planning day; students do not attend.
- June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day. Students do not attend; Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Source: [Official 2027–28 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1778601836/atlantapublicschoolsus/eiw3dcdn6fjzetpntbhi/2027-2028_student_calendar.pdf). Checked September 19, 2026.

This page is an independent convenience copy. Atlanta Public Schools's PDFs remain the source of truth, and dates can change after publication.

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