Simple ScheduleShelby County 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days
Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Fall Break
No-school days
28 weekdays
6 single days + 22 break days
First day
Thursday
August 13
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
School year at a glance
Today First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
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| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
Longer breaks
Teacher Workday
Mon, Aug 10 – Wed, Aug 12
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 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.
August 2026
- Teacher Workday No school
- Professional Development Day No school
- Teacher Workday No school
- First Day of School First day
September 2026
- Labor Day No school
October 2026
- Fall Break Break
November 2026
- Veterans Day No school
- Thanksgiving Break Break
December 2026
- Early Release Early release
- Winter Break Break
January 2027
- Teacher Workday No school
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day No school
February 2027
- Teacher Workday No school
March 2027
- Spring Break Break
April 2027
- Professional Development Day No school
May 2027
- Last Day of School Last day
- Teacher Workday No school
- Memorial Day No school
Schools using this calendar
31 schools follow the Shelby County calendar.
Browse all schools (A–Z)
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Calera ElementaryCalera HighCalera Intermediate SchoolCalera MiddleCareer Technical Education CenterChelsea High SchoolChelsea Middle SchoolChelsea Park Elementary SchoolColumbiana Middle School
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Montevallo Elementary SchoolMontevallo High SchoolMontevallo Middle SchoolMt Laurel Elementary School
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Oak Mountain Elementary SchoolOak Mountain High SchoolOak Mountain Intermediate SchoolOak Mountain Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is there no school at Shelby County in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Shelby County on 11 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 10 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 11 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 12 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 4 (Teacher Workday); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Teacher Workday); Friday, April 23 (Professional Development Day); Friday, May 28 (Teacher Workday), and one more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Tuesday, October 13), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 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 Shelby County in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Shelby County is Thursday, August 13, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Shelby County?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Shelby County have in 2026-2027?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 22 weekdays of breaks plus six single days off. There are also five long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Shelby County 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?
Twenty-four school days in a row (about five weeks), from Tuesday, September 8 to Friday, October 9.
Which month has the most days off at Shelby County?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Shelby 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.
Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.
Source: Shelby County, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.
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