Tuscaloosa City Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Tuscaloosa City Schools starts school on August 10, 2026, later than 4 of the 8 other Alabama districts we track (1 start the same day). Its spring break (Mar 22-26, 2027) is one week later than the most common Alabama week, which starts March 15 (4 of 9 districts). The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

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First dayMon, Aug 10, 2026

Last dayWed, May 26, 2027

Spring breakMar 22-26, 2027back Mon, Mar 29, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Dec 31back Wed, Jan 6, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

177 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Tuscaloosa City Schools 2026-2027 All Tuscaloosa City Schools dates
Date	Event
Mon, Aug 10, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Holiday*
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Staff Planning Day/No school for students*
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Possible weather make-up day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day Observed, Schools Closed
Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holidays · 5 school days off
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early release
Mon, Dec 21 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter Holidays · 9 school days off
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Schools Closed
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Staff Planning Day/No school for students*
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Staff Planning Day/No school for students*
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Spring Holiday*
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Tue, May 25, 2027	Early release
Wed, May 26, 2027	Early release
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Tuscaloosa City Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 29, 2026. Confidence: High.

Source: Tuscaloosa City Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: Days marked with * (Oct 12, Oct 13, Feb 15, Feb 16, Apr 15, Apr 16) may be converted to regular instructional days in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen closures. Fall break and Thanksgiving are one combined week (Nov 23-27) labeled 'Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holidays'. Early dismissal times: elementary and magnet schools 11:30 AM, middle schools 12:00 PM, high schools and S.T.A.R.S. Academy 12:30 PM. Dec 18 (end of semester) is a half day for students. May 25-26 are half days for students; May 26 is the last day. Nine-weeks day totals shown are 44, 42, 45 and 46, but no overall total is stated. The document does not say board-approved, so status is unknown. Memorial Day (May 31) and Juneteenth (June 18) fall after the last day of school. Some e-learning/testing days (Oct 20, Nov 6) are listed as subject to change and are not counted as days off.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Tuscaloosa City Schools students have 5 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, Oct 10 to Tue, Oct 13	4 days	Holiday; Staff Planning Day/No school for students (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sat, Feb 13 to Tue, Feb 16	4 days	Presidents' Day; Staff Planning Day/No school for students* (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)
Thu, Apr 15 to Sun, Apr 18	4 days	Staff Planning Day/No school for students; Spring Holiday (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)

Nearby districts

Compare Tuscaloosa City Schools with Tuscaloosa County School System or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Tuscaloosa City Schools	Aug 10	Mar 22-26	May 26
Tuscaloosa County School System	Aug 12	Mar 22-26	May 27
Jefferson County Schools	Aug 12	Mar 22-26	May 27
Shelby County Schools	Aug 13	Mar 22-26	May 27

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Tuscaloosa City Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 19, 2027, and students return Monday, March 29, 2027.

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

The first day of school is Monday, August 10, 2026 and the last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

How long is Thanksgiving break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?

5 school days: Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.

Does Tuscaloosa City Schools have a fall break?

Tuscaloosa City Schools calls its Thanksgiving week break “Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holidays” (Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026). There is no separate fall break before it.

Is there school on Veterans Day in Tuscaloosa City Schools?

No. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 is a day off for students (Veteran's Day Observed, Schools Closed).

Where do these Tuscaloosa City Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Tuscaloosa City Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar”, 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: Tuscaloosa City Schools is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Tuscaloosa County), with about 11,230 students in 21 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.tuscaloosacityschools.com. See all Alabama school calendars.