Simple ScheduleAlabama School Calendars 2026-2027
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Alabama school districts, plus first and last days.
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Fall break
Mon – Fri
Oct 5–9
2026 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Mon – Fri
Nov 23–27
2026 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 21 – Jan 1
2026 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 22–26
2027 · most common dates
Holidays and Alabama schools
Each 2026-2027 holiday on a school day, and the share of Alabama districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Federal holiday | 93% |
| Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Federal holiday | 66% |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 97% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King Birthday | Mon, Jan 18 | Federal holiday | 97% |
| George Washington/Thomas Jefferson Birthday | Mon, Feb 15 | Federal holiday | 79% |
| Confederate Memorial Day | Mon, Apr 26 | State holiday | 3% |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 | Federal holiday | 75% |
| Birthday of Jefferson Davis | Mon, Jun 7 | State holiday | 0% |
| Juneteenth (observed) | Fri, Jun 18 | Federal holiday | 25% |
Alabama school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2026-2027.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn City | Aug 7 | May 20 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 8–12 | 25 |
| Birmingham City | Aug 10 | — | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Apr 22–26 | 38 |
| Calhoun County School District | Aug 6 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 15–19 | 33 |
| Dallas County | Aug 10 | May 25 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 15–19 | 29 |
| Decatur City | Aug 6 | — | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 15–19 | 30 |
| Dekalb County | Aug 7 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 22–26 | 27 |
| Dothan City | Aug 5 | May 25 | Nov 23–27 | Jan 1–4 | Mar 22–26 | 23 |
| Enterprise City | Aug 6 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 22–26 | 32 |
| Escambia County | Aug 10 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 27 |
| Etowah County Schools | Aug 12 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 22–26 | 28 |
| Hoover City | Aug 12 | — | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 26 |
| Huntsville City | Aug 5 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15–19 | 29 |
| Jackson County Schools | Aug 6 | May 27 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 27 |
| Jefferson County Schools | Aug 12 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 31 |
| Lauderdale County | Aug 10 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 31 |
| Lawrence County | Aug 12 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 26 |
| Lee County | Aug 5 | May 20 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | 31 |
| Limestone County | Aug 6 | — | Nov 24–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15–19 | 31 |
| Madison City | Aug 6 | May 25 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 15–19 | 29 |
| Madison County Schools | Aug 5 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15–19 | 31 |
| Marion County | Aug 12 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 25 |
| Marshall County | Aug 6 | May 25 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 6 | Mar 22–26 | 32 |
| Mobile County Public Schools | Aug 10 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 23 |
| Montgomery Public Schools | Aug 10 | May 25 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 27 |
| Phenix City | — | May 25 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 27 |
| Shelby County Schools | Aug 13 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 28 |
| St. Clair County Schools | Aug 12 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 22–26 | 30 |
| Tuscaloosa City | Aug 10 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 29 |
| Tuscaloosa County School System | Aug 12 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | — | Mar 22–26 | 19 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
Alabama school calendar questions
When is fall break 2026 in Alabama?
Most often Oct 5–9, 2026: about 28% of the Alabama districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Mon, Oct 12. Other common dates are Oct 12–13 and Oct 12–14. For example: Huntsville City, Oct 5–9; Tuscaloosa County School System, Oct 12–13; Shelby County Schools, Oct 12–13.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in Alabama?
Most often Nov 23–27, 2026: about 86% of the Alabama districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. Other common dates are Nov 25–27. For example: Mobile County Public Schools, Nov 23–27; Jefferson County Schools, Nov 23–27; Montgomery Public Schools, Nov 23–27.
When is winter break 2026 in Alabama?
Most often Dec 21 – Jan 1: about 32% of the Alabama districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 21 – Jan 5 and Dec 21 – Jan 4. For example: Mobile County Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 4; Jefferson County Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1; Montgomery Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 4.
When is spring break 2027 in Alabama?
Most often Mar 22–26, 2027: about 52% of the Alabama districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 29. Other common dates are Mar 15–19 and Mar 29 – Apr 2. For example: Mobile County Public Schools, Mar 29 – Apr 2; Jefferson County Schools, Mar 22–26; Montgomery Public Schools, Mar 29 – Apr 2.
Do Alabama schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 86% of the Alabama districts we track close for the full week (Nov 23–27). The rest close for 2 or 3 days.
How long is winter break in Alabama?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 1, and most Alabama students go back Mon, Jan 4.
When does school start in Alabama?
Most often Aug 6, 2026 (about 25% of the Alabama districts we track). Huntsville City and Madison County Schools start earliest, on Aug 5; Shelby County Schools starts latest, on Aug 13.
When is the last day of school in Alabama?
Most often May 27, 2027 (about 48% of the Alabama districts we track). Auburn City and Lee County finish earliest, on May 20; Jefferson County Schools and Huntsville City finish latest, on May 27.
Is there school on Columbus Day in Alabama?
In most districts, no: about 66% of the Alabama districts we track have no school on Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day (Mon, Oct 12). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Memorial Day in Alabama?
In most districts, no: about 75% of the Alabama districts we track have no school on Memorial Day (Mon, May 31). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Alabama schools have?
About 28 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 28 we see across all districts we track.
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