Madison City Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Madison City Schools runs from August 6, 2026 to May 25, 2027: 180 instructional days, four breaks totaling 24 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 21 to Jan 4). Spring break is Mar 15-19, 2027, the same dates as neighboring Huntsville City Schools.

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First dayThu, Aug 6, 2026

Last dayTue, May 25, 2027

Spring breakMar 15-19, 2027back Mon, Mar 22, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 4back Wed, Jan 6, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

180 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Madison City Schools 2026-2027 Madison City Schools 2026-2027 (all schools) dates
Date	Event
Thu, Aug 6, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Early release
Mon, Oct 5 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	System Closed for Veterans' Day Holiday
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday · 3 school days off
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Early release
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early release
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Winter Holidays · 11 school days off
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early release
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Early release
Mon, May 17, 2027	Graduation ceremonies
Mon, May 24, 2027	Early release
Tue, May 25, 2027	Early release
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Madison City Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 29, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: Madison City Schools Calendar 2026-2027 (Adopted June 26, 2025) (PDF)

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Note: Half days (early dismissal) are for all students; dismissal times: PreK 11:00, Elementary 11:30, Secondary 12:15. Dec 18 is a half day and the end of the 1st semester. May 24 and 25 are half days; May 25 is the last day and end of the 2nd semester. Winter holidays are listed Dec 21-Jan 4; Jan 5 is no school for students (teacher workday) and students return Jan 6. Memorial Day (May 31) and Juneteenth (Jun 19) fall after the last day. The May 26 teacher workday is after the last day. Weather Day (If Needed) appears in the legend, but no weather make-up day is marked on the calendar. E-learning days: Oct 14 (grades 9/11/12), Oct 21 (grades 11/12), Apr 6 (grades 10/12) and May 17 (all students).

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Madison City Schools students have 3 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.

Days off	Length	Why
Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7	3 days	Labor Day
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15	3 days	Presidents' Day

Nearby districts

Compare Madison City Schools with Huntsville City Schools or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Madison City Schools	Aug 6	Mar 15-19	May 25
Huntsville City Schools	Aug 5	Mar 15-19	May 27
Madison County Schools	Aug 5	Mar 15-19	May 26
Limestone County Schools	Aug 6	Mar 15-19	May 27
Metro Nashville Public Schools	Aug 11	Mar 22-25	May 25
Rutherford County Schools	Aug 7	Mar 29 to Apr 2	May 28
Jefferson County Schools	Aug 12	Mar 22-26	May 27

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Madison City Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 12, 2027, and students return Monday, March 22, 2027.

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Madison City Schools?

The first day of school is Thursday, August 6, 2026 and the last day is Tuesday, May 25, 2027, 180 student days in total.

Is there school on Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Madison City Schools?

Yes. Monday, October 12, 2026 is a regular school day on the 2026-2027 calendar.

Is there school on Good Friday in Madison City Schools?

Yes. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a regular school day on the 2026-2027 calendar.

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Madison City Schools?

No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

Where do these Madison City Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Madison City Schools Calendar 2026-2027 (Adopted June 26, 2025)”, checked on September 29, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.

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About the district: Madison City Schools is based in Madison, Alabama (Madison County), with about 13,046 students in 13 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.madisoncity.k12.al.us. See all Alabama school calendars.