Simple ScheduleNew Mexico School Calendars 2026-2027
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for New Mexico school districts, plus first and last days.
It's the weekend: no school in New Mexico today.
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 New Mexico schools
Each 2026-2027 holiday on a school day, and the share of New Mexico districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Federal holiday | 93% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Federal holiday | 60% |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 47% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Presidents' Day (observed) | Fri, Nov 27 | State holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 | Federal holiday | 93% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 15 | Federal holiday | 73% |
New Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo Public Schools | Aug 12 | May 28 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 26 |
| Albuquerque Public Schools | Aug 7 | May 27 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 26 |
| Belen Consolidated Schools | Aug 7 | May 25 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | 28 |
| Central Consolidated Schools | Aug 6 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 12 | Mar 12–19 | 37 |
| Clovis Municipal Schools | Aug 10 | May 20 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 22–29 | 30 |
| Deming Public Schools | Jul 27 | May 19 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 8–12 | 32 |
| Espanola Public Schools | Aug 6 | May 27 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 8–12 | 23 |
| Gadsden Independent Schools | Aug 3 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15–19 | 31 |
| Gallup-McKinley County Schools | Aug 5 | — | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15–19 | 27 |
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | Aug 6 | May 28 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 20 |
| Las Cruces Public Schools | Jul 24 | May 21 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15–19 | 33 |
| Los Lunas Public Schools | — | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 18 – Jan 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 35 |
| Rio Rancho Public Schools | Aug 6 | May 28 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 27 |
| Roswell Independent Schools | Aug 3 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | 23 |
| Santa Fe Public Schools | Aug 7 | May 20 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 26 – Apr 5 | 28 |
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.
New Mexico school calendar questions
When is fall break 2026 in New Mexico?
Most often Oct 5–9, 2026: about 33% of the New Mexico districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Mon, Oct 12. Other common dates are Oct 9–12. For example: Albuquerque Public Schools, Oct 9–12; Las Cruces Public Schools, Oct 5–9; Gadsden Independent Schools, Oct 5–9.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in New Mexico?
Most often Nov 23–27, 2026: about 73% of the New Mexico districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. Other common dates are Nov 25–27. For example: Albuquerque Public Schools, Nov 25–27; Las Cruces Public Schools, Nov 23–27; Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Nov 23–27.
When is winter break 2026 in New Mexico?
Most often Dec 21 – Jan 1: about 47% of the New Mexico districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 21 – Jan 4 and Dec 21 – Jan 5. For example: Albuquerque Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 4; Las Cruces Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1; Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1.
When is spring break 2027 in New Mexico?
Most often Mar 22–26, 2027: about 27% of the New Mexico districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 29. Other common dates are Mar 15–19 and Mar 8–12. For example: Albuquerque Public Schools, Mar 22–26; Las Cruces Public Schools, Mar 15–19; Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Mar 15–19.
Do New Mexico schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 73% of the New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 1, and most New Mexico students go back Mon, Jan 4.
When does school start in New Mexico?
Most often Aug 6, 2026 (about 29% of the New Mexico districts we track). Las Cruces Public Schools starts earliest, on Jul 24; Alamogordo Public Schools starts latest, on Aug 12.
When is the last day of school in New Mexico?
Most often May 27, 2027 (about 43% of the New Mexico districts we track). Deming Public Schools finishes earliest, on May 19; Rio Rancho Public Schools and Hobbs Municipal Schools finish latest, on May 28.
Is there school on Columbus Day in New Mexico?
In most districts, no: about 60% of the New Mexico districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 12). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Veterans Day in New Mexico?
In most districts, yes: only about 47% of the New Mexico districts we track have no school on Veterans Day (Wed, Nov 11).
How many days off do New Mexico 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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