Alabama School Calendars 2026-2027

We track 9 Alabama school districts, serving about 211,000 students, each checked against the district’s official 2026-2027 calendar. The first day of school ranges from August 5, 2026 to August 13, 2026, and the last day from May 25, 2027 to May 27, 2027. Spring break 2027 starts as early as Mar 15 and as late as Mar 29; the most common week begins Mar 15 (4 of 9 districts).

When does school start in Alabama?

DistrictFirst dayLast dayWinter break
Huntsville City SchoolsWed, Aug 5, 2026Thu, May 27, 2027Dec 21 to Dec 31
Madison County SchoolsWed, Aug 5, 2026Wed, May 26, 2027Dec 21 to Jan 1
Limestone County SchoolsThu, Aug 6, 2026Thu, May 27, 2027Dec 21 to Jan 1
Madison City SchoolsThu, Aug 6, 2026Tue, May 25, 2027Dec 21 to Jan 4
Mobile County Public SchoolsMon, Aug 10, 2026Wed, May 26, 2027Dec 21 to Dec 31
Tuscaloosa City SchoolsMon, Aug 10, 2026Wed, May 26, 2027Dec 21 to Dec 31
Jefferson County SchoolsWed, Aug 12, 2026Thu, May 27, 2027Dec 21 to Jan 1
Tuscaloosa County School SystemWed, Aug 12, 2026Thu, May 27, 2027Dec 21 to Jan 1
Shelby County SchoolsThu, Aug 13, 2026Thu, May 27, 2027Dec 21 to Jan 1

Spring break 2027 in Alabama

DistrictSpring breakBack to school
Huntsville City SchoolsMar 15-19, 2027Mon, Mar 22, 2027
Limestone County SchoolsMar 15-19, 2027Mon, Mar 22, 2027
Madison City SchoolsMar 15-19, 2027Mon, Mar 22, 2027
Madison County SchoolsMar 15-19, 2027Mon, Mar 22, 2027
Jefferson County SchoolsMar 22-26, 2027Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Shelby County SchoolsMar 22-26, 2027Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Tuscaloosa City SchoolsMar 22-26, 2027Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Tuscaloosa County School SystemMar 22-26, 2027Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Mobile County Public SchoolsMar 29 to Apr 2, 2027Mon, Apr 5, 2027

Alabama spring break 2027, grouped by week →

Alabama winter break 2026: last day before the break and first day back →

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