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Lee County 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Opelika, AL

Next no-school day
Wednesday
November 11
Veterans Day
No-school days
31 weekdays
11 single days + 20 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 5
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 20
2027
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School year at a glance

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

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day)?

Mon, Oct 12
No school

Is there school on Veterans Day?

Wed, Nov 11
No school

When is fall 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

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 26 – Apr 2
10 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, July 28th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, July 29th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, July 30th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, July 31st No school

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 3rd No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 5th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, September 8th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Thursday, October 1st No school
  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th · Federal holiday No school

November 2026

  • Remote Learning Day Tuesday, November 3rd Remote
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Fall 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 – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 5th No school
  • Classes Resume Wednesday, January 6th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Federal holiday No school

February 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, February 15th · George Washington/Thomas Jefferson Birthday (federal holiday) No school

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, March 3rd No school
  • Inclement Weather/Make up Day Friday, March 26th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

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

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 20th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 21st No school

Schools using this calendar

14 schools follow the Lee County calendar.

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B
Beauregard Elementary SchoolBeauregard High SchoolBeulah Elementary SchoolBeulah High School
E
East Smiths Station Elementary School
L
Loachapoka Elementary SchoolLoachapoka High School
S
Sanford Middle SchoolSmith Station Freshman CenterSmiths Station High SchoolSmiths Station Junior High SchoolSouth Smiths Station Elementary School
W
Wacoochee Elementary SchoolWest Smiths Station Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Lee County in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Lee County is Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 20, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Lee County?
About 176 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Lee County have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus 11 single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-four school days in a row (about seven weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Thursday, May 20.
Does Lee County have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has one early-release day. They're marked on the calendar above.

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Source: Lee County.

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