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Alabama School Calendars 2027-2028
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Alabama school districts, plus first and last days.
Fall break
Mon – Tue
Oct 11–12
2027 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Mon – Fri
Nov 22–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Mon
Dec 20 – Jan 3
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 20–24
2028 · most common dates
Holidays and Alabama schools
Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Alabama districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day | Mon, Oct 11 | Federal holiday | 67% |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 24 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 31 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Robert E. Lee/Martin Luther King Birthday | Mon, Jan 17 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| George Washington/Thomas Jefferson Birthday | Mon, Feb 21 | Federal holiday | 92% |
| Confederate Memorial Day | Mon, Apr 24 | State holiday | 0% |
Alabama school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn City Schools | Aug 5 | May 25 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 5 | Mar 6–10 | 31 |
| Enterprise City Schools | Aug 5 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 20–24 | 32 |
| Escambia County Schools | Aug 9 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 27–31 | 29 |
| Hoover City Schools | Aug 11 | May 24 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20–31 | Mar 27–31 | 26 |
| Houston County Board of Education | Aug 9 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 20–24 | 32 |
| Huntsville City Schools | Aug 5 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 13–17 | 30 |
| Madison City Schools | Aug 4 | May 23 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 13–17 | 30 |
| Madison County Schools | Aug 4 | May 31 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 13–17 | 31 |
| Marshall County Schools | Aug 5 | May 19 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 20–24 | 31 |
| Morgan County Schools | Aug 10 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Apr 10–14 | 27 |
| Phenix City Schools | Aug 5 | May 23 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 27–31 | 27 |
| Selma City Schools | Aug 9 | May 26 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 20–24 | 30 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
Alabama school calendar questions
When is fall break 2027 in Alabama?
Most often Oct 11–12, 2027: about 27% of the Alabama districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Wed, Oct 13. Other common dates are Oct 4–8. For example: Huntsville City Schools, Oct 4–8; Madison County Schools, Oct 4–8; Morgan County Schools, Oct 11–12.
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Alabama?
Most often Nov 22–26, 2027: about 83% of the Alabama districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. Other common dates are Nov 24–26. For example: Huntsville City Schools, Nov 22–26; Madison County Schools, Nov 22–26; Morgan County Schools, Nov 22–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Alabama?
Most often Dec 20 – Jan 3: about 42% of the Alabama districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Tue, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 20 – Jan 4. For example: Huntsville City Schools, Dec 20 – Jan 3; Madison County Schools, Dec 20 – Jan 3; Morgan County Schools, Dec 20 – Jan 3.
When is spring break 2028 in Alabama?
Most often Mar 20–24, 2028: about 33% of the Alabama districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 27. Other common dates are Mar 13–17 and Mar 27–31. For example: Huntsville City Schools, Mar 13–17; Madison County Schools, Mar 13–17; Morgan County Schools, Apr 10–14.
Do Alabama schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 83% of the Alabama districts we track close for the full week (Nov 22–26). The rest close for 2 or 3 days.
How long is winter break in Alabama?
Usually 11 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20 – Jan 3, and most Alabama students go back Tue, Jan 4.
When does school start in Alabama?
Most often Aug 5, 2027 (about 42% of the Alabama districts we track). Madison County Schools and Madison City Schools start earliest, on Aug 4; Hoover City Schools starts latest, on Aug 11.
When is the last day of school in Alabama?
Most often May 25, 2028 (about 50% of the Alabama districts we track). Marshall County Schools finishes earliest, on May 19; Madison County Schools finishes latest, on May 31.
Is there school on Columbus Day in Alabama?
In most districts, no: about 67% of the Alabama districts we track have no school on Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day (Mon, Oct 11). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Alabama schools have?
About 30 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 29 we see across all districts we track.
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