Houston County Board of Education 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Dothan, AL

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
32 weekdays
4 single days + 28 break days
First day
Monday
August 10
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

When is fall break 2026?

Oct 5–12
10 days off with weekends

Is there school on Veterans Day?

Wed, Nov 11
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 23–27
9 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 5
18 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 18
No school

Is there school on Presidents' Day?

Mon, Feb 15
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 22–26
9 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • First Day of School Monday, August 10th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 5th – Monday, October 12th · 6 school days off · Includes Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day (federal holiday) Break

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Early Release Friday, November 20th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Tuesday, January 5th · 12 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Federal holiday No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th · Federal holiday No school

March 2027

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

April 2027

  • Confederate Memorial Day Monday, April 26th · Not on the school calendar State holiday

May 2027

Schools using this calendar

15 schools follow the Houston County Board of Education calendar.

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A
Ashford Elementary SchoolAshford High SchoolAshford Middle School
C
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolCottonwood High School
H
Houston County Alternative SchoolHouston County Area Vocational CenterHouston County High SchoolHouston County Virtual Academy
R
Rehobeth Elementary SchoolRehobeth High SchoolRehobeth Middle School
W
Webb Elementary SchoolWicksburg Elementary SchoolWicksburg High School

Nearby school districts

2026-2027 calendars for districts close to Houston County Board of Education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Houston County Board of Education in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Houston County Board of Education is Monday, August 10, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Houston County Board of Education?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Houston County Board of Education have in 2026-2027?
About 32 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 28 weekdays of breaks plus four single days off. There are also three long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-four school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Monday, March 29 to Thursday, May 27.
Does Houston County Board of Education have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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