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Holidays and Special Events in Atlanta



Looking for holiday and seasonal events in Atlanta? Explore the city’s biggest celebrations throughout the year, from Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras to Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re planning ahead, looking for family-friendly fun, or searching for the best holiday events happening now, this page is your hub for Atlanta’s seasonal traditions.

Winter Holidays

Celebrate the start of the year in Atlanta with cultural events, parades, and seasonal celebrations from January through February.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta

01/12/2026 7:00 PM
Your guide to Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, commemorations, volunteer opportunities, and things to do in Atlanta.

Mardi Gras and Carnival in Atlanta

02/04/2026 7:00 PM
Your guide to Mardi Gras parties, Carnival celebrations, Fat Tuesday events, and things to do in Atlanta.

Valentine's Day in Atlanta

02/06/2026 7:00 PM
Your guide to Valentine's Day dinners, events, date nights, and things to do in Atlanta.


Spring Holidays

Spring in Atlanta brings festivals, outdoor events, and celebrations centered around music, food, and community traditions.

St. Patrick’s Day in Atlanta

03/09/2026 8:00 PM
Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day parades, pub crawls, parties, and things to do in Atlanta.

Mother's Day in Atlanta

05/06/2026 8:00 PM
Your guide to Mother's Day brunches, events, and things to do in Atlanta.

Early Summer Holidays

Kick off summer in Atlanta with major holiday weekends filled with festivals, outdoor events, and citywide celebrations.

Memorial Day in Atlanta

05/20/2026 8:00 PM
Your guide to Memorial Day events, long weekend activities, festivals, and things to do in Atlanta.

Father's Day in Atlanta

06/10/2026 8:00 PM
Your guide to Father's Day events, brunches, outings, and family-friendly things to do in Atlanta.

Juneteenth in Atlanta

06/11/2026 8:00 PM
Your guide to Juneteenth events, community celebrations, cultural programming, and things to do in Atlanta.

Fourth of July in Atlanta

06/24/2026 8:00 PM
Your guide to fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts, and Independence Day events in Atlanta.

Fall Holidays

From long weekend festivals to Halloween events, fall is one of the busiest seasons for things to do in Atlanta.

Labor Day in Atlanta

09/02/2026 8:00 PM
Your guide to Labor Day events, long weekend activities, festivals, concerts, and things to do in Atlanta.

Halloween in Atlanta

09/30/2026 8:00 PM
Your guide to Halloween events, haunted houses, costume parties, trick-or-treating, and spooky things to do in Atlanta.

Holiday Season

Close out the year with Atlanta’s biggest holiday traditions, including Thanksgiving events, Christmas celebrations, and New Year’s Eve parties.

Thanksgiving in Atlanta

11/24/2026 7:00 PM
Your guide to Thanksgiving dining, events, and things to do in Atlanta.

Christmas in Atlanta

11/27/2026 7:00 AM
Your guide to Christmas and holiday events, light displays, markets, shows, and seasonal traditions in Atlanta.

New Year's Eve in Atlanta

12/29/2026 7:00 PM
Your guide to New Year's Eve parties, celebrations, countdown events, and things to do in Atlanta.

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