School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Fulton County
School starts August 3, 2026; fall break runs September 21–23; Thanksgiving runs November 23–27; winter break runs December 21 to January 1; spring break runs April 5–9, 2027; the last day is May 27, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Fulton County Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 27 – 31, 2026 | Professional development and teacher workdays — no school for students | School |
| August 3, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools closed | School |
| September 21 – 23, 2026 | Fall Break — schools closed | Break |
| September 24 – 25, 2026 | Professional development and teacher workdays — no school for students | School |
| October 12, 2026 | Holiday — schools closed | School |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day — remote learning day | School |
| November 23 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holidays — schools closed | Break |
| December 18, 2026 | Last day of first semester | School |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break — schools closed | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional development and teacher workday — no school for students | School |
| January 5, 2027 | First day of second semester | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday — schools closed | School |
| February 15 – 17, 2027 | February Break — schools closed | Break |
| February 18 – 19, 2027 | Professional development and teacher workdays — no school for students | School |
| March 15, 2027 | Holiday — schools closed | School |
| April 5 – 9, 2027 | Spring Break — schools closed | Break |
| May 27, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
| May 28, 2027 | Professional development and teacher workday | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — offices closed | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Fulton County?
August 3, 2026, and January 5, 2027 for First day of second semester.
When is winter break in Fulton County?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Fulton County?
Spring break runs April 5–9, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Fulton County?
The last day is May 27, 2027.
Does Fulton County close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 23–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Fulton County Schools, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.