Georgia school calendar 2026–2027

Georgia at a glance

First day of school Aug 3, 2026 DeKalb County

Last day of school May 27, 2027 DeKalb County

Spring break (earliest) Apr 5 – 9, 2027 DeKalb County

Districts tracked 3 with an official calendar

How the 2026–2027 year differs across Georgia

School dates in Georgia are not set at state level. Among the districts we track, DeKalb County goes back first, on August 3, 2026, while Gwinnett County starts on August 5, 2026 — a gap of 2 days.

Spring break is just as uneven: it runs April 5 – 9, 2027 in DeKalb County and April 5 – 9, 2027 in Atlanta. Always check your own district’s calendar rather than a state-wide one before booking travel.

Where Georgia sits among the states we cover

Across the 23 districts we track nationwide, the first day ranges from August 3, 2026 at DeKalb County to September 10, 2026 at New York City. The last day ranges from May 21, 2027 at Fort Worth ISD to June 28, 2027 at New York City.

In Georgia, the earliest first day among the districts we track is August 3, 2026 at DeKalb County, and the latest last day is May 27, 2027 at DeKalb County. A date that is early in one state can be late in another, which is why a national “back to school” date does not exist.

Districts we track: 2026–2027 dates

District	First day	Winter break	Spring break	Last day
DeKalb County Third-largest district in Georgia · Verified Nov 6, 2026	Aug 3, 2026	Dec 21 – 31, 2026	Apr 5 – 9, 2027	May 27, 2027
Gwinnett County Largest district in Georgia · Verified Nov 6, 2026	Aug 5, 2026	Dec 21 – Jan 4, 2027	Apr 5 – 9, 2027	May 26, 2027
Atlanta About 50,000 students · Verified Nov 6, 2026	Aug 3, 2026	Feb 16 – 19, 2027	Apr 5 – 9, 2027	May 27, 2027

Every date comes from the district’s official calendar. Open a district for the source link, the full event list and the ICS download.

How schools are organised in Georgia

Georgia districts open early, often in the first week of August, and take a short fall break in October on top of Thanksgiving and spring break. DeKalb County School District, one of the largest in metro Atlanta, also publishes inclement-weather days that can be converted into school days.

Federal holidays

Full calendar

Date	Holiday
January 1, 2026	New Year’s Day
January 19, 2026	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16, 2026	Washington’s Birthday
May 25, 2026	Memorial Day
June 19, 2026	Juneteenth
July 3, 2026	Independence Day (observed)
September 7, 2026	Labor Day
October 12, 2026	Columbus Day
November 11, 2026	Veterans Day
November 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2026	Christmas Day

These holidays are federal. Schools in the state follow their own calendars: a federal holiday can be a school day.

Federal holidays vs Georgia school closures

All federal holidays

Only federal holidays that fall between the first and last day of school are compared. A district can also close on days that are not federal holidays.

DeKalb County 7 of 8 federal holidays listed as closures

Not listed as closures: Veterans Day — Nov 11, 2026.

Gwinnett County 7 of 8 federal holidays listed as closures

Not listed as closures: Veterans Day — Nov 11, 2026.

Atlanta 7 of 8 federal holidays listed as closures

Not listed as closures: Veterans Day — Nov 11, 2026.

Exams

The SAT and ACT run on national dates, not state ones. See the full SAT and ACT 2026–2027 calendar for every session, registration deadline and score release.

Frequently asked questions

When does school start in Georgia in 2026?

There is no single statewide start date. Among the districts we track, classes begin with DeKalb County on August 3, 2026, Gwinnett County on August 5, 2026 and Atlanta on August 3, 2026.

When is spring break in Georgia?

Spring break is set district by district, so it is not one week across the whole state. The districts we track break as follows: DeKalb County April 5 – 9, 2027, Gwinnett County April 5 – 9, 2027 and Atlanta April 5 – 9, 2027.

When is the last day of school in Georgia?

Among the districts we track, the school year ends with DeKalb County on May 27, 2027, Gwinnett County on May 26, 2027 and Atlanta on May 27, 2027.

Do schools in Georgia close on federal holidays?

Not automatically. Federal holidays close government offices and banks, but each district decides whether to take the day off. This page lists the federal holidays and the district calendars separately so you can see where they line up.

Which Georgia districts does this site track?

We publish verified calendars for DeKalb County, Gwinnett County and Atlanta. Every date comes from the district’s official calendar, shown with its source link and the date it was last checked.

Where do the Georgia dates come from?

They come from each district’s official calendar page. We copy the dates, keep the source and show the verification date. Nothing is estimated: a district whose calendar has not been checked shows no dates.