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Children's Museum of Atlanta - 9:30 AM
Chattahoochee Nature Center - various times
Chattahoochee Nature Center - various times
The Escape Game Atlanta - various times
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School Calendars 2025-2026: Start and End Dates for Atlanta School Districts
Atlanta schools may be ending soon, but before you know it, another school year will be upon us. Whether you live ITP, OTP, or somewhere way far out, we've tried to make planning for Atlanta school easier by letting you know the year start and end dates. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) starts back Monday, August 1, 2025 and many additional Atlanta schools start around then, (some even in July!). Read below to get the details on start and end dates, as well as dates about December break, winter break, spring break, and more Atlanta school calendar details. In addition, the Atlanta school links below will help you start planning for family vacations!
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Atlanta Public Schools (APS): Dates to Know
As we wrap up the school year, it's already time to plan for the next one! APS is the major school district within the city lines of Atlanta, with more than 50,000 students! Families should know that the upcoming school year runs August 1, 2025 – May 28, 2026. Get more important details about the upcoming school year below
When Is APS December Break?
As you work to finalize holiday plans, plan a vacation with the released APS December break dates. The upcoming school year's December break runs December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026.
When Is APS Winter Break?
The APS winter break runs February 18-20, 2026.
When Is APS Spring Break?
Though it may seem far away, spring break is around the corner when it comes to the planning process. Atlanta Public School's spring break runs April 6-10, 2026.
Dates for More Atlanta-Area School Districts
Metro Atlanta covers a large swath of students, so we've also rounded up more Atlanta-area school districts for every family to finalize plans!
Buford City Schools: August 1, 2025 - May 21, 2026
Cherokee County School District: August 1, 2025 - May 22, 2026
City Schools of Decatur: July 31, 2025 - May 22, 2026
Clayton County School District: August 4, 2025 - May 22, 2026
Cobb County School District: August 4, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Coweta County School System: August 1, 2025 - May 22, 2026
DeKalb County School District: August 4, 2025 - May 28, 2026
Fayette County Public Schools: August 4, 2025 - May 22, 2026
Forsyth County Schools: August 5, 2025 - May 22, 2026
Fulton County School District: August 4, 2025 - May 21, 2026
Gwinnett County Public Schools: August 4, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Henry County Schools: July 31, 2025 - May 22, 2026
Marietta City Schools: August 1, 2025 - May 22, 2026
Newton County School District: August 4, 2025 - May 22, 2026
Please confirm dates with your local school district, as they are subject to change. To get more information about all of Georgia's school districts, as well as details about curriculum, state standards, and more, contact the Georgia Department of Education for assistance.
