Alabama School Breaks 2026–2027
Alabama’s examples span three spring-break weeks in 2027. Shelby and Tuscaloosa County list March 22–26, Mobile takes March 29–April 2, and Baldwin takes April 12–16. The coastal calendars also include Mardi Gras closures.
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Alabama district calendars: 2026–2027
Published student dates for the school systems below. These examples do not cover every school in Alabama. See the notes for staggered starts, staff days and calendar exceptions.
| School system | Student start 2026 | Thanksgiving 2026 | Winter 2026–27 | Spring 2027 | Last student day 2027 | Source and date checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile County Public Schools | August 10, 2026 | November 23-27, 2026 | December 21-31, 2026 | March 29 - April 2, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | Official calendar Checked 2026-10-18 |
| Baldwin County Public Schools | August 12, 2026 | November 23-27, 2026 | December 21, 2026 - January 6, 2027 | April 12-16, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | Official calendar Checked 2026-10-18 |
| Shelby County Schools | August 13, 2026 | November 23-27, 2026 | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | March 22-26, 2027 | See official calendar | Official calendar Checked 2026-10-18 |
| Tuscaloosa County School System | August 12, 2026 | November 23-27, 2026 | See official calendar | March 22-26, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | Official calendar Checked 2026-10-18 |
Calendar details that affect days off
Mobile County Public Schools
Board approved February 25, 2026. The student Mardi Gras/Presidents’ Day closure is February 8–12, 2027; the shorter February 8–10 entry is for 12-month employees. January 4 is a teacher workday; students resume January 5.
Baldwin County Public Schools
This is the 182-day regular employee version of the calendar; it lists a student fall break of October 12-14 and Mardi Gras break of February 8-12, 2027.
Shelby County Schools
The calendar lists 177 total student days and a fall break of October 12-13, 2026; the fourth nine weeks ends May 27, 2027 with early dismissal.
Tuscaloosa County School System
Board approved 1/22/26; the calendar gives December 18 as the final day of the semester and January 6, 2027 as the day students return.
Recess dates follow the linked calendars; adjacent staff days and holidays can extend a student's time away. “See official calendar” means that field has not been verified here. Recheck the source for revisions before arranging care or travel.
Coastal Mardi Gras breaks and staggered spring weeks
Mobile and Baldwin both list February 8–12 for students during the Mardi Gras/Presidents’ Day period. Mobile’s shorter February 8–10 entry applies to 12-month employees. These are separate from spring break and can require another childcare arrangement during the second semester. Thanksgiving is simpler in this sample: all four districts list November 23–27. Baldwin’s longer winter break and October fall recess are additional reasons to use the actual county calendar instead of assuming neighboring coastal systems match.
Alabama school calendar questions
Do Mobile and Baldwin share spring break in 2027?
Mobile lists March 29–April 2, while Baldwin lists April 12–16. Their spring vacations are two weeks apart.
Does Mobile’s February 8–10 employee holiday apply to students?
The student calendar closes February 8–12, 2027. February 8–10 is the shorter holiday entry for 12-month employees; Baldwin also lists February 8–12 for students.