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DeKalb County AL Schools AL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Alabama
  • 8 teacher days

The DeKalb County AL Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 7, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 22-26. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Students’ First Day
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 End of 4th Grading Period / Students’ Last Day
Next key date Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

DeKalb County AL Schools 2026-27 calendar

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DeKalb County AL Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Weather make-up day

August 2026

  • Aug 3, 2026 — Workday (Classroom)
  • Aug 4-5, 2026 — PD Day
  • Aug 6, 2026 — Workday
  • Aug 7, 2026 — Students’ First Day

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Holiday
  • Sep 8, 2026 — PD Day

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — End of 1st Grading Period
  • Oct 12-13, 2026 — Fall Break

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of 2nd Grading Period
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Holiday (Winter Break)

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Holiday
  • Jan 4-5, 2027 — PD Day
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Make-up Day
  • Feb 16, 2027 — PD Day

March 2027

  • Mar 12, 2027 — End of 3rd Grading Period
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Apr 26, 2027 — Make-up Day
  • Apr 27, 2027 — Flex Day/PD Day

May 2027

  • May 26, 2027 — End of 4th Grading Period / Students’ Last Day
  • May 27, 2027 — PD Day
  • May 28, 2027 — Summer Vacation Begins

June 2027

July 2027

DeKalb County AL Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 3, 2026 Workday (Classroom) District source
  • Aug 4-5, 2026 PD Day District source
  • Aug 6, 2026 Workday District source
  • Sep 8, 2026 PD Day District source
  • Jan 4-5, 2027 PD Day District source
  • Feb 16, 2027 PD Day District source
  • Apr 27, 2027 Flex Day/PD Day District source
  • May 27, 2027 PD Day District source

DeKalb County AL Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Oct 12-13, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • Nov 11, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Holiday (Thanksgiving Break) Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Holiday (Winter Break) Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 28, 2027 Summer Vacation Begins Break

Your checked 2026/27 DeKalb County AL Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now24 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated April 30, 2026.
Full term dates table

DeKalb County AL Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3, 2026Workday (Classroom)
Aug 4-5, 2026PD Day
Aug 6, 2026Workday
Aug 7, 2026Students’ First Day
Sep 7, 2026Holiday
Sep 8, 2026PD Day
Oct 9, 2026End of 1st Grading Period
Oct 12-13, 2026Fall Break
Nov 11, 2026Holiday
Nov 23-27, 2026Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 18, 2026End of 2nd Grading Period
Dec 21-31, 2026Holiday (Winter Break)
Jan 1, 2027Holiday
Jan 4-5, 2027PD Day
Jan 18, 2027Holiday
Feb 15, 2027Make-up Day
Feb 16, 2027PD Day
Mar 12, 2027End of 3rd Grading Period
Mar 22-26, 2027Spring Break
Apr 26, 2027Make-up Day
Apr 27, 2027Flex Day/PD Day
May 26, 2027End of 4th Grading Period / Students’ Last Day
May 27, 2027PD Day
May 28, 2027Summer Vacation Begins

DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027 Calendar – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in DeKalb County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in DeKalb County Schools is August 7, 2026.
When is Spring Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22–26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21–31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in DeKalb County Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027.
When does the second grading period end in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
The second grading period ends on December 18, 2026.
When is Fall Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Fall Break is October 12–13, 2026.
Are there Professional Development (PD) Days in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. PD Days are scheduled on August 4–5, 2026; September 8, 2026; January 4–5, 2027; February 16, 2027; and May 27, 2027.

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DeKalb County AL Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in DeKalb County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in DeKalb County Schools is August 7, 2026.
When is Spring Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22–26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21–31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in DeKalb County Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027.
When does the second grading period end in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
The second grading period ends on December 18, 2026.
When is Fall Break in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Fall Break is October 12–13, 2026.
Are there Professional Development (PD) Days in DeKalb County Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. PD Days are scheduled on August 4–5, 2026; September 8, 2026; January 4–5, 2027; February 16, 2027; and May 27, 2027.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.