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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Fall Break
No-school days
20 weekdays
8 single days + 12 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026

School year at a glance

First Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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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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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 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

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 12th – Tuesday, October 13th · 2 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release

January 2027

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

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

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

May 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, May 27th Early release

June 2027

  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

July 2027

  • Independence Day Monday, July 5th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, July 30th No school

Schools using this calendar

36 schools follow the Tuscaloosa County calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
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Big Sandy ElementaryBrookwood Elementary SchoolBrookwood High SchoolBrookwood Middle SchoolBuhl Elementary School
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Collinsriverside Middle SchoolCottondale Elementary SchoolCrestmont Elementary School
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Davisemerson Middle SchoolDuncanville Middle School
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Echols Middle SchoolEnglewood Elementary School
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Faucettvestavia Elementary SchoolFlatwoods Elementary School
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Hillcrest High SchoolHillcrest Middle SchoolHolt Elementary SchoolHolt High SchoolHuntington Place Elementary School
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Lake View Elementary SchoolLloyd Wood Education Center
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Matthews Elementary SchoolMaxwell Elementary SchoolMyrtlewood Elementary School
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Northport Elementary SchoolNorthport Intermediate SchoolNorthside High SchoolNorthside Middle School
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Sipsey Valley High SchoolSipsey Valley Middle School
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Taylorville Primary SchoolTuscaloosa County High SchoolTuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center
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Vance Elementary School
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Walker Elementary SchoolWestwood Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Tuscaloosa County in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Tuscaloosa County on eight single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Tuesday, January 5 (Teacher Workday); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Friday, June 18 (Juneteenth); Monday, July 5 (Independence Day); Friday, July 30 (Professional Development Day). Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Tuesday, October 13), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Tuscaloosa County in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Tuscaloosa County is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
How many days off does Tuscaloosa County have in 2026-2027?
About 20 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 12 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Tuscaloosa County in 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is the longest: nine days in a row with no school, from Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, November 29, including weekends (five school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Tuscaloosa County?
November has the most, with six weekdays off.
Does Tuscaloosa County 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: Tuscaloosa County, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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