Atlanta Public Schools Calendar – The school year 2025–26 for Atlanta Public Schools (APS) begins on Friday, August 1, 2025 — it was subsequently changed to Monday, August 4, 2025 — and ends on Thursday, May 28, 2026. There are a few noteworthy breaks on the calendar—Labor Day on Sept. 1, 2025, then a Fall break Oct. 15-17, which includes the Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Teacher Professional Learning Day week of Oct. 13-14. Thanksgiving Break lasts from November 24–28, a week long.
Winter break is two parts: Winter Break from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 202,6, and then an additional short break in mid-February: February 18–20, 2026, along with surrounding days for Professional Learning or independent student work days. Spring Break takes place from April 6–10, in keeping with spring holidays. The last day of the school year is May 28, 2026, and the summer vacation period will run through late August until the 2026–27 school year.
Atlanta Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
| 📅 Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | Independence Day (Holiday) |
| July 28–31, 2025 | Teacher Pre‑planning Days |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Teacher Pre‑planning Day final |
| Aug 4, 2025 | First Day of School (Students) |
| Sept 1, 2025 | Labor Day (No School) |
| Oct 13–14, 2025 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Teacher PD; Fall Break Oct 15–17 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Election Day / Teacher PD (No students) |
| Nov 24–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Teacher PD / Planning Day |
| Jan 6, 2026 | First Day of 2nd Semester |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday) |
| Feb 16–17, 2026 | Presidents’ Week: Feb 16 = Teacher PD; Feb 18–20 = Winter Break |
| Mar 16, 2026 | PreK–12 Early Dismissal Day |
| Apr 6–10, 2026 | Spring Break |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (Holiday) |
| May 22, 2026 | Last Day of School / Quarter 4 Ends |
| May 26–28, 2026 | Teacher Post‑Planning / Flex Days |
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is a district that runs a public school system in Atlanta, Georgia, catering to a population of 50,000 students within the 90+ learning locations. The district believes in equity, academic excellence, and college, career, and life readiness of the students. APS encompasses a wide variety of elementary, middle, and high schools, a charge, and specialized programs that are designed to fit the needs of the students. The district emphasizes quality instruction, quality leadership, and community involvement towards student achievement.
In the school year 2025-2026, APS has provided a school calendar with the right amount of academic rigor and required breaks and planning days. The school year starts on August 1st, 2025, and ends on May 228t, 2026. Fall Break in October, Thanksgiving break in November, Winter break in December, nd Spring break in April are major breaks. APS also follows national holidays like Labor Day, MLK Jr. Day, and Memorial Day. The calendar facilitates not only the continuity of instructions but also the health of the students.
Atlanta Public Schools Holidays
| Holiday / Break | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 |
| Teacher Pre‑planning (No Students) | July 28–31, 2025 |
| First Day of School | August 1, 2025 |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Day / PD Days | October 13–14, 2025 |
| Fall Break | October 15–17, 2025 |
| Election Day / PD Day | November 4, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24–28, 2025 |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 |
| Presidents’ Day / PD Day / Mid-Winter Break | February 16–20, 2026 |
| PreK–12 Early Release Day | March 16, 2026 |
| Spring Break | April 6–10, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 |
| Last Day of School / Quarter 4 Ends | May 28, 2026 |
| Teacher Post‑planning Day | May 29, 2026 |
FAQs
Q: What are the starting and finishing dates of the 20252026 school year?
A: The school year opens on Friday, August 1, 2025, and closes onThursdayay May 28, 20,26, and the teacher post-planning day will be on May 29.
Q: Which are the key holiday breaks for the APS students?
A: Fall Break (October 15 to 17), Thanksgiving Break (November 24 to 28), Winter Break (December 22 to January 2), and Spring Break (April 6 to 10) are some of the time opportunities for APS students.
Q: Does APS take national holidays?
A: Yes. Some of the national holidays observed by APS include Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, and Memorial Day.
Q: Does APS have teacher planning and teacher development days?
A: Yes, APS has several professional development days, such as pre- and post-planning, Election Day, and Indigenous Peoples Day.
Q: What is the number of schools in Atlanta Public Schools?
A: APS has about 50,000 students in 90+ schools that include more than 90 % typical schools, 7 % charter schools, and some programs.
