Overview
DeKalb County School District serves a diverse student body across metro Atlanta. Its 2025–26 calendar includes both traditional holidays and unique professional learning days. Parents who prepare early avoid last-minute childcare challenges and can plan vacations around longer breaks.
Official calendar: DeKalb County Schools 2025–26 Calendar (PDF)
Key Dates & Holidays
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | First day of school |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| Oct 6–10, 2025 | Fall Break |
| Nov 24–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Jan 19, 2026 | MLK Jr. Day |
| Apr 6–10, 2026 | Spring Break |
| May 22, 2026 | Last day of school |
Tips for Parents
- Take note of October’s Fall Break — it is a full week and a good window for family travel.
- DeKalb includes multiple teacher professional days; ask your school for exact dates.
- Spring Break in April provides a late-year pause before testing season.
Closing Thoughts
Download the official PDF and sync dates to your digital calendar. Remember that DeKalb’s professional learning days are just as disruptive as major breaks for working parents.