Atlanta (DeKalb) · Georgia
DeKalb County School District school holidays
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Fall Break
Note: Break dates include the adjoining teacher workdays and holidays when students are off. November 23-24 and April 5-6, 2027 are designated inclement weather days and may become school days if needed.
| Event | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Mon, August 3, 2026 | - |
| Fall Break | Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 | 8 days |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| February Break | Feb 15, 2027 to Feb 19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break | Apr 5, 2027 to Apr 9, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Thu, May 27, 2027 | - |
Source: DeKalb County School District
Last checked: Tue, July 28, 2026
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DeKalb County School District
Fall Break
Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break
Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027
February Break
Feb 15, 2027 to Feb 19, 2027
Spring Break
Apr 5, 2027 to Apr 9, 2027
Summer break
May 28, 2027 to Aug 1, 2027
Jefferson County Schools
Thanksgiving Holidays
Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Holiday Break
Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break
Mar 22, 2027 to Mar 26, 2027
Summer break
May 28, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027
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