The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) calendar for the 2024-2025 school year is now available. The calendar includes important dates such as the first day of school, holidays, and breaks. Parents and students can use the calendar to plan their schedules for the upcoming school year.
The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is August 12, 2024. The last day of school is May 29, 2025. There are a total of 180 school days in the 2024-2025 school year. However, students will have a few breaks throughout the year, including fall break, winter break, and spring break.
Fall break will be from October 14-18, 2024. Winter break will be from December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025. Spring break will be from March 24-28, 2025. In addition to these breaks, students will also have several holidays off throughout the school year, including Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial Day.
First Day of School and End of Semester Dates
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year has been released. The first day of school for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade is Monday, August 5, 2024. The last day of school for students is Friday, May 30, 2025.
The first semester ends on Friday, January 17, 2025, and the second semester begins on Monday, January 20, 2025. Winter break is from Monday, December 23, 2024, to Friday, January 3, 2025. Spring break is from Monday, March 31, 2025, to Friday, April 4, 2025.
The following table provides a detailed overview of the first day of school, end of semester dates, and holidays for the 2024-2025 APS academic calendar:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 5, 2024 | First day of school |
| Friday, January 17, 2025 | End of first semester |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | Begins second semester |
| Monday, December 23, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025 | Winter break |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 - Friday, April 4, 2025 | Spring break |
| Friday, May 30, 2025 | Last day of school |
Holidays and Special Events
Holidays
Atlanta Public Schools observes several federal and state holidays throughout the school year. These holidays typically include:
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day (4-day weekend)
- Christmas Day (4-day weekend)
- New Year’s Day (3-day weekend)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (4-day weekend)
Special Events
In addition to holidays, Atlanta Public Schools also hosts various special events throughout the year. These events include:
- First Day of School
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Teacher In-Service Days (no classes)
- Progress Report Distribution
- Report Card Distribution
- School Elections
- Testing Days (e.g., Georgia Milestones Assessment System)
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | ||
| Labor Day | ||
| Thanksgiving Break | ||
| Christmas Break | ||
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Specific dates for these special events will be announced closer to the start of the 2024-2025 school year.Early Release Days———-Early release days are scheduled throughout the school year to provide teachers with time for professional development, planning, and collaboration.#### First Semester #### | Date |
| Date | Time | |
| August 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM | |
| September 19, 2024 | 1:00 PM | |
| October 17, 2024 | 1:00 PM | |
| November 7, 2024 | 1:00 PM | |
| December 5, 2024 | 1:00 PM | |
| Date | Time | |
| January 9, 2025 | 1:00 PM | |
| February 6, 2025 | 1:00 PM | |
| March 6, 2025 | 1:00 PM | |
| April 10, 2025 | 1:00 PM | |
| May 8, 2025 | 1:00 PM | |
| Date | Description | |
| August 7, 2024 | Teacher workday | |
| August 8, 2024 | Planning day | |
| August 9, 2024 | First day of school for students | |
| October 14, 2024 | Planning day | |
| November 21-22, 2024 | Thanksgiving break | |
| December 19, 2024 | Last day of school before winter break | |
| January 2, 2025 | First day of school after winter break | |
| March 10, 2025 | Planning day | |
| March 31-April 4, 2025 | Spring break | |
| May 29, 2025 | Last day of school for students | |
| Date | Holiday | |
| September 2, 2024 | Labor Day | |
| October 14, 2024 | Columbus Day | |
| November 11, 2024 | Veterans Day | |
| November 25-29, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025 | Winter Break | |
| January 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | |
| February 17, 2025 | Presidents’ Day | |
| March 10-14, 2025 | Spring Break | |
| April 17, 2025 | Good Friday | |
| May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day | |
| Date | Holiday | |
| September 2, 2024 | Labor Day | |
| November 27-29, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break | |
| December 22, 2024 - January 2, 2025 | Winter Break | |
| January 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | |
| February 17, 2025 | Presidents’ Day | |
| April 10-14, 2025 | Spring Break | |
| May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day | |
| Date | Event | |
| September 2, 2024 | Hurricane Preparedness Day (potential school closure) | |
| January 15, 2025 | Winter Weather Awareness Day (potential weather-related delay) | |
| March 10, 2025 | Tornado Preparedness Day (potential school closure) | |
| Grade | Start Date | End Date |
| 9 | August 14, 2024 | June 5, 2025 |
| 10 | August 14, 2024 | June 5, 2025 |
| 11 | August 14, 2024 | June 5, 2025 |
| 12 | August 14, 2024 | May 23, 2025 |
| Date | Reason | |
| August 14, 2024 | Planning for the start of the school year | |
| August 15, 2024 | Planning for the start of the school year | |
| January 17, 2025 | Planning for the second semester | |
| June 9, 2025 | End of the school year activities | |
| Date | Time of Dismissal | |
| October 24, 2024 | 1:00 PM | |
| November 21, 2024 | 1:00 PM | |
| December 12, 2024 | 1:00 PM | |
| January 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM | |
| March 6, 2025 | 1:00 PM | |
| May 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM | |
| Date | Topic | |
| September 29, 2024 | Using technology in the classroom | |
| October 27, 2024 | Data-driven instruction | |
| February 9, 2025 | Differentiated instruction | |
| April 27, 2025 | Assessment and grading |