Houston County Board of Education 2027-2028 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Dothan, AL

First day off
Monday
September 6
Labor Day
No-school days
32 weekdays
5 single days + 27 break days
First day
Monday
August 9
2027
Last day
Thursday
May 25
2028
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School year at a glance

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

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Labor Day?

Mon, Sep 6
No school

When is fall break 2027?

Oct 4–11
10 days off with weekends

Is there school on Veterans Day?

Thu, Nov 11
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2027?

Nov 22–26
9 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2027?

Dec 20 – Jan 3
17 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 17
No school

When is spring break 2028?

Mar 20–24
9 days off with weekends

All 2027-2028 dates

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

August 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 2nd No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 3rd No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 5th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 6th No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 9th First day

September 2027

  • Labor Day Monday, September 6th · Federal holiday No school

October 2027

  • Fall Break Monday, October 4th – Monday, October 11th · 6 school days off · Includes Columbus Day / Fraternal Day / American Indian Heritage Day (federal holiday) Break

November 2027

  • Veterans Day Thursday, November 11th · Federal holiday No school
  • Early Release Friday, November 19th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 22nd – Friday, November 26th · 5 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday) Break

December 2027

  • Early Release Friday, December 17th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 20th – Monday, January 3rd · 11 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (observed) (federal holiday), New Year's Day (observed) (federal holiday) Break

January 2028

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 17th · Federal holiday No school

February 2028

  • Professional Development Day Monday, February 21st · George Washington/Thomas Jefferson Birthday (federal holiday) No school

March 2028

  • Spring Break Monday, March 20th – Friday, March 24th · 5 school days off Break

April 2028

  • Good Friday (Teacher Workday) Friday, April 14th No school
  • Confederate Memorial Day Monday, April 24th · Not on the school calendar State holiday

May 2028

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 25th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 26th No school

Schools using this calendar

15 schools follow the Houston County Board of Education calendar.

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Ashford Elementary SchoolAshford High SchoolAshford Middle School
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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

2027-2028 calendars for districts close to Houston County Board of Education.

Enterprise City Schools Enterprise, AL Spring break Mar 20–24 Phenix City Schools Phenix City, AL Spring break Mar 27–31 Auburn City Schools Auburn, AL Spring break Mar 6–10 Escambia County Schools Brewton, AL Spring break Mar 27–31 Selma City Schools Selma, AL Spring break Mar 20–24 Hoover City Schools Hoover, AL Spring break Mar 27–31

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Houston County Board of Education in 2027-2028?
The first day of school at Houston County Board of Education is Monday, August 9, 2027. The last day of school is Thursday, May 25, 2028. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2027-2028 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 2027-2028?
About 32 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 27 weekdays of breaks plus five single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-nine school days in a row (about six weeks), from Monday, April 17 to Thursday, May 25.
Does Houston County Board of Education have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2027-2028 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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