School year planning
Georgia School Calendar
Georgia schools typically start in late July to early August and wrap up late May.
Districts set their own calendars, so use the dates below as a guide and confirm with your local school system.
When does school start?
late July to early August
When does school end?
late May
Winter break
roughly two weeks from just before Christmas through New Year's Day
Spring break
one week in early April
About the Georgia school year
Georgia is one of the earliest-starting states in the country, with most districts beginning in late July or the first week of August. The state requires 180 instructional days. This early start allows the semester to conclude before winter break and aligns with statewide end-of-course testing schedules. Gwinnett County Public Schools is the state's largest district and one of the largest in the Southeast. Atlanta-area suburban districts have grown rapidly. Some weather makeup days may be needed for the occasional winter ice storm.
Largest school districts in Georgia
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Cobb County School District
- DeKalb County School District
- Fulton County Schools
- Clayton County Public Schools
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When does school start in Georgia?
Georgia public schools typically begin in late July or the first week of August, making Georgia one of the earliest-starting states in the nation. Most Atlanta-area districts start in late July or the first days of August.
When is spring break in Georgia?
Spring break in Georgia public schools generally falls in early April and lasts one week. The exact week varies by district.
When does the school year end in Georgia?
Most Georgia school districts conclude the academic year in late May, typically the third or fourth week of the month, depending on makeup days used during the year.
How long is winter break in Georgia schools?
Winter break in Georgia public schools is typically about two weeks, running from just before Christmas through New Year's Day, with students returning in early January.
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