Atlanta Public Schools Fall Break 2026
Atlanta Public Schools students are off from Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026: 9 days in a row, 3 of them school days (the district also has no school Mon, Oct 12 and Tue, Oct 13 before it). School resumes Mon, Oct 19, 2026.
Planning notes
- Students also have no school on Mon, Oct 12, 2026 and Tue, Oct 13, 2026, which makes the time off 9 days long.
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Fall break in nearby districts
5 of the other 17 Georgia districts we track have fall break the same week.
| District | Fall break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Public Schools | Oct 14-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
| Fulton County Schools | Sep 21-23, 2026 | Mon, Sep 28, 2026 |
| DeKalb County School District | Oct 6-9, 2026 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
| Clayton County Public Schools | Oct 12-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
| Cobb County School District | Sep 21-25, 2026 | Mon, Sep 28, 2026 |
| Rockdale County Schools | Oct 5-9, 2026 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
| Paulding County School District | Sep 28 to Oct 2, 2026 | Mon, Oct 5, 2026 |
| Henry County Schools | Oct 5-9, 2026 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Atlanta Public Schools fall break start and end?
Fall break starts Wednesday, October 14, 2026 and ends Friday, October 16, 2026.
When do Atlanta Public Schools students go back to school after fall break?
Monday, October 19, 2026.
How many days off is fall break?
three school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 9 days in a row (Sat, Oct 10 to Sun, Oct 18, 2026).
Could Atlanta Public Schools fall break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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