Georgia has 126 school districts across 121 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 179 instructional days per year.
Academic Calendar Overview
Georgia school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 24, 2025 through June 17, 2026. With 126 districts across 121 cities and communities, Georgia families have a wide range of schedules to navigate depending on where they live. Understanding when school starts, when breaks fall, and how many instructional days your child will have helps parents plan vacations, childcare, and family activities around the academic year. With an average of 179 instructional days required per year, Georgia school districts must carefully balance state mandates with local scheduling needs, including teacher planning days, professional development, and weather makeup days.
When Does School Start?
The earliest Georgia districts begin classes on July 24, 2025, while others do not start until September 1, 2025 — a spread of 39 days that reflects the diverse local priorities and climate conditions across the state. Districts that start earlier in the summer tend to align breaks with local events or agricultural cycles, while later-starting districts may preserve more of the traditional summer for families. This variation means a family moving from one Georgia district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Georgia, districts average 179 instructional days — a figure set by state education mandates but often exceeded by individual districts that build in additional learning time.
Break Schedules
For the 2025-26 academic year, the most common spring break window in Georgia runs from April 6, 2026 through April 10, 2026, a schedule shared by 56 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Georgia districts follow the same dates — some districts schedule spring break a week earlier or later based on local traditions or the academic calendar layout. Winter break — the longest scheduled recess of the school year — most commonly begins December 22, 2025 and runs through January 2, 2026 for 61 Georgia districts. This multi-week window is a critical planning period for families booking holiday travel, managing childcare during the break, and coordinating with extended family schedules.
Data Sources & Accuracy
Major Georgia communities including Valdosta, Thomasville, Jefferson, and Gainesville are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Georgia school district websites, PDF calendars, and district-published iCal feeds. The data is refreshed regularly to reflect mid-year amendments, snow day adjustments, and any changes announced by districts after the start of the school year. While we work to keep information current, parents should always verify critical dates — such as the first day of school, standardized testing windows, and graduation ceremonies — against their district's official website or the district office directly. Use the district links below to navigate to your specific school calendar page, where you can view the full schedule and download an iCal file for Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook.
Top Cities by District Count
Compare School Calendars
Showing districts with available 2025-26 calendar data. Data updates daily.
A2 districts
B10 districts
Newton
Banks County School DistrictHomer
Barrow County School DistrictRussell
Ben Hill County School DistrictFitzgerald
Berrien County School DistrictNashville
Bibb County School DistrictMacon-Bibb County
Bleckley County School DistrictCochran
Brooks County School DistrictQuitman
Bulloch County School DistrictStatesboro
Butts County School DistrictJackson
C21 districts
Calhoun
Calhoun County School DistrictMorgan
Camden County School DistrictWoodbine
Carrollton City School DistrictCarrollton
Cartersville City School DistrictCartersville
Catoosa County School DistrictRinggold
Charlton County School DistrictFolkston
Cherokee County School DistrictCanton
Chickamauga City School DistrictChickamauga
Clarke County School DistrictAthens-Clarke County unified government (balance)
Clay County School DistrictFort Gaines
Clayton County School DistrictJonesboro
Cobb County School DistrictFair Oaks
Coffee County School DistrictBroxton
Colquitt County School DistrictMoultrie
Columbia County School DistrictGrovetown
Commerce City School DistrictCommerce
Cook County School DistrictSparks
Coweta County School DistrictEast Newnan
Crawford County School DistrictKnoxville
Crisp County School DistrictWenona
D7 districts
E3 districts
F4 districts
G5 districts
H6 districts
J7 districts
L6 districts
M12 districts
Montezuma
Madison County School DistrictDanielsville
Marietta City School DistrictMarietta
Marion County School DistrictBuena Vista
McIntosh County School DistrictCrescent
Miller County School DistrictColquitt
Mitchell County School DistrictCamilla
Monroe County School DistrictSmarr
Montgomery County School DistrictAiley
Morgan County School DistrictMadison
Murray County School DistrictChatsworth
Muscogee County School DistrictColumbus
N1 district
O2 districts
P5 districts
R5 districts
S5 districts
T12 districts
Mendes
Telfair County School DistrictMcRae-Helena
Terrell County School DistrictDawson
Thomas County School DistrictThomasville
Thomasville City School DistrictThomasville
Tift County School DistrictTifton
Toombs County School DistrictSanta Claus
Towns County School DistrictHiawassee
Treutlen County School DistrictSoperton
Troup County School DistrictLaGrange
Turner County School DistrictAshburn
Twiggs County School DistrictJeffersonville
U2 districts
V1 district
W10 districts
Rock Spring
Walton County School DistrictMonroe
Warren County School DistrictCamak
Washington County School DistrictSandersville
Wheeler County School DistrictAlamo
White County School DistrictYonah
Whitfield County School DistrictDalton
Wilcox County School DistrictRochelle
Wilkinson County School DistrictIrwinton
Worth County School DistrictSylvester
Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Georgia?
For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Georgia ranges from July 24, 2025 to September 1, 2025, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.
When is the last day of school in Georgia?
The last day of school in Georgia for 2025-26 ranges from May 15, 2026 to June 17, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.
When is spring break in Georgia?
The most common spring break dates in Georgia for 2025-26 are April 6, 2026 to April 10, 2026, shared by 56 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.
How many school districts are in Georgia?
We have calendar data for 126 school districts in Georgia, spanning 121 cities. The average school year includes 179 instructional days.