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Greater Albany Public SD 8J 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 23
Professional Development Day
No-school days
31 weekdays
14 single days + 17 break days
First day
Tuesday
September 8
2026
Last day
Thursday
June 17
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Conferences School Day
September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 28
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

September 2026

  • First Day of School Tuesday, September 8th First day
  • for Kindergarten only Friday, September 25th No school

October 2026

  • Early Release Friday, October 2nd Early release
  • Professional Development Day Friday, October 23rd No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 28th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 29th No school
  • No School Friday, October 30th No school

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • No School Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 26th – Friday, November 27th · 2 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Grading / Work Days Monday, February 1st No school
  • Grading / Work Days Tuesday, February 2nd No school
  • Early Release Friday, February 12th Early release
  • Potential Inclement Weather Make-up day (President’s Day) Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, April 9th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, April 14th Conferences
  • for Elementary & Timber only Friday, April 16th No school

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

Schools using this calendar

20 schools follow the Greater Albany Public SD 8J calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Albany Options School
C
Calapooia Middle SchoolCentral Elementary School
L
Lafayette Elementary SchoolLiberty Elementary School
M
Meadow Ridge ElementaryMemorial Middle School
N
North Albany Elementary SchoolNorth Albany Middle School
O
Oak Elementary SchoolOak Grove Elementary School
P
Periwinkle Elementary School
S
South Albany High SchoolSouth Shore Elementary SchoolSunrise Elementary School
T
Takena Elementary SchoolTangent Elementary SchoolTimber Ridge School
W
Waverly Elementary SchoolWest Albany High School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Greater Albany Public SD 8J in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Greater Albany Public SD 8J on 14 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, September 25 (for Kindergarten only); Friday, October 23 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, October 29 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Friday, October 30 (No School); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Wednesday, November 25 (No School); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 1 (Grading / Work Days); Tuesday, February 2 (Grading / Work Days), and four more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Greater Albany Public SD 8J in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Greater Albany Public SD 8J is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 17, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Greater Albany Public SD 8J?
About 172 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Greater Albany Public SD 8J have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 17 weekdays of breaks plus 14 single days off. There are also ten long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Greater Albany Public SD 8J in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty school days in a row (about six weeks), from Monday, April 19 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Greater Albany Public SD 8J?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Greater Albany Public SD 8J have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Greater Albany Public SD 8J, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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