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School Calendars 2024-2025: Start & End Dates for Atlanta Area School Districts

Be prepared this school year by accessing the 2024-25 academic calendars for Atlanta school districts. Photo by the author
Be prepared this school year by accessing the 2024-25 academic calendars for Atlanta school districts. Photo by the author
7/9/23 - By Melanie Preis

School may be ending soon for most Atlanta students, but before you know it, another school year will be upon us. (Some districts start in July this year!)  Whether you live ITP, OTP, or somewhere way far out, we've tried to make planning a little easier by letting you know the start and end dates of Atlanta area school districts. These calendar links also reference holidays, seasonal breaks, and teacher professional days to note as school closings pop up throughout the school year.

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Start and End Dates for Atlanta Schools

Atlanta Public Schools: August 1, 2024 - May 29, 2025

Buford City Schools:  August 2, 2024 - May 22, 2025

Cherokee County School District: August 1, 2024 - May 23, 2025  

City Schools of Decatur: July 30, 2024 - May 23, 2025

Clayton County School District: August 1, 2024 - May 23, 2025

Cobb County School District: August 1, 2024 - May 21, 2025

Coweta County School System: August 1, 2024 - May 23, 2025

DeKalb County School District: August 5, 2024 - May 29, 2025

Fayette County Public Schools: August 5, 2024 - May 23, 2025 

Forsyth County Schools: August 1, 2024 - May 22, 2025

Fulton County School District: August 5, 2024 - May 22, 2025

Gwinnett County Public Schools: August 5, 2024 - May 21, 2025 

Henry County Schools: August 1, 2024 - May 23, 2025 

Marietta City Schools:  August 1, 2024 - May 23, 2025

Newton County School District:  July 29, 2024 - May 22, 2025

Please confirm dates with your local school district, as they are subject to change. To get more information about all of Georgia's school districts, as well as details about curriculum, state standards, and more, contact the Georgia Department of Education for assistance.