Atlanta Public Schools spring break is April 5-9, 2027. Zoo Atlanta's spring break camp, the Dogwood Festival dates and what to do while school is out.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. School dates come from the Atlanta Public Schools calendar; camp and event dates from each organizer’s own page, linked below.
Atlanta Public Schools spring break is Monday, April 5, to Friday, April 9, 2027, for students and teachers. Classes resume Monday, April 12. Private schools and neighboring districts set their own dates; check your school’s calendar.
At a glance
- APS spring break: April 5-9, 2027
- Zoo Atlanta Spring Break Safari Camp: April 5-9, ages 5 to 11; registration opens October 2026
- Atlanta Dogwood Festival: April 9-11, 2027 (save-the-date)
The APS calendar for 2026-27
From the APS yearly calendar:
| Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall break | Oct. 14-16, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov. 23-27, 2026 |
| December break | Dec. 21, 2026, to Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Winter break | Feb. 16-19, 2027 |
| Spring break | April 5-9, 2027 |
| Last day of school | May 27, 2027 |
Camps
Spring Break Safari Camp, Zoo Atlanta, April 5-9, 2027. A five-day camp for ages 5 to 11 at 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended care from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 5 p.m. sold only for the whole week. The 2027 theme, Seasonal Escapades, follows animal migrations, from the African savanna to the wetlands. Campers bring their own snacks, lunch and water. Registration opens in October 2026. Source: Zoo Atlanta camp page.
Zoo Atlanta also runs Safari Camps for APS fall, Thanksgiving and winter breaks (all Safari Camps).
Things to do during the break
Atlanta Dogwood Festival, April 9-11, 2027. The festival’s site shows a save-the-date for the 2027 festival, with artist applications open. The 2026 festival was its 90th. Source: dogwood.org.
Museums and attractions. Zoo Atlanta, Fernbank Museum, the Center for Puppetry Arts, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and the Atlanta Botanical Garden are open to visitors; their spring 2027 programs were not posted on Oct. 6. Our kids’ activities guide lists each with its address and link, and our free things to do page covers parks, trails and free days.
Trails and parks. Our walking and biking trails guide covers the BeltLine and the city’s greenways, with trailheads and parking.
Easter
Easter Sunday 2027 is March 28, the weekend before APS spring break. Egg hunts and services are in our Easter guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break for Atlanta Public Schools in 2027? April 5-9, 2027. Classes resume Monday, April 12.
Is there a spring break camp at Zoo Atlanta? Yes, April 5-9, 2027, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 5 to 11. Registration opens in October 2026.
When is the Atlanta Dogwood Festival in 2027? April 9-11, 2027, according to the festival’s save-the-date.
What other school breaks does APS have in 2026-27? Fall break Oct. 14-16; Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-27; December break Dec. 21 to Jan. 1; winter break Feb. 16-19. The last day of school is May 27, 2027.
What this means for you
- Book camps early: Zoo Atlanta’s spring camp registration opens this month.
- The Dogwood Festival falls on the last weekend of the break.
Related: kids’ activities, summer camps and pools and free things to do.
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