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Opelika City Schools AL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Alabama
  • 9 teacher days

The Opelika City Schools 2026–27 school year runs from August 6, 2026 to May 20, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 23-27, winter break December 21-31, and spring break March 15-19. The table below lists all teacher workdays and early release days. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 6, 2026 First Day of School/Semester 1
School year ends Thu, May 20, 2027 Last Day of School/Early Dismissal (Half Day for Students)
Next key date Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Opelika City Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Opelika City 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 3, 2026 — Teacher PD/Workday
  • August 4, 2026 — Meet the Teacher Day (K-5)
  • August 5, 2026 — Teacher Workday
  • August 6, 2026 — First Day of School/Semester 1

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — Labor Day – Schools Closed

October 2026

  • October 8, 2026 — End of 1st Nine Weeks (45 Days)
  • October 12, 2026 — Fall Break – Schools Closed
  • October 13, 2026 — Teacher Flex Day – No Students
  • October 14, 2026 — Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday
  • October 20, 2026 — Report Card Day

November 2026

  • November 11, 2026 — Veterans Day – Schools Closed
  • November 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving – Schools Closed

December 2026

  • December 18, 2026 — Early Dismissal (Half Day for Students)
  • December 18, 2026 — End of 2nd Nine Weeks (43 Days)
  • December 18, 2026 — End of Semester 1 (88 Days)
  • December 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break – Schools Closed

January 2027

  • January 1, 2027 — New Year’s Day – Schools Closed
  • January 4, 2027 — Teacher PD/Workday
  • January 5, 2027 — Students Return/Semester 2
  • January 13, 2027 — Report Card Day
  • January 18, 2027 — MLK Day – Schools Closed

February 2027

  • February 15, 2027 — President’s Day – Schools Closed
  • February 16, 2027 — Teacher PD/Workday

March 2027

  • March 10, 2027 — End of 3rd Nine Weeks (44 Days)
  • March 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break
  • March 30, 2027 — Report Card Day

April 2027

  • April 2, 2027 — Teacher Flex Day – No Students
  • April 30, 2027 — Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday

May 2027

  • May 20, 2027 — Last Day of School/Early Dismissal (Half Day for Students)
  • May 20, 2027 — End of 4th Nine Weeks (45 Days)
  • May 20, 2027 — End of Semester 2 (89 Days)
  • May 20, 2027 — Report Card Day (Grades K-5)
  • May 21, 2027 — Teacher Workday

June 2027

  • June 18, 2027 — Juneteenth – Schools Closed

July 2027

Opelika City Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • July 30, 2026 Institute Day/Teacher PD Day District source
  • July 31, 2026 Teacher PD/Workday District source
  • August 3, 2026 Teacher PD/Workday District source
  • August 5, 2026 Teacher Workday District source
  • October 14, 2026 Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday District source
  • January 4, 2027 Teacher PD/Workday District source
  • February 16, 2027 Teacher PD/Workday District source
  • April 30, 2027 Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday District source
  • May 21, 2027 Teacher Workday District source

Opelika City Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 4, 2026 Independence Day Holiday
  • September 7, 2026 Labor Day – Schools Closed Holiday
  • October 12, 2026 Fall Break – Schools Closed Break
  • November 11, 2026 Veterans Day – Schools Closed Holiday
  • November 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving – Schools Closed Holiday
  • December 21-31, 2026 Winter Break – Schools Closed Break
  • January 1, 2027 New Year’s Day – Schools Closed Holiday
  • January 18, 2027 MLK Day – Schools Closed Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 President’s Day – Schools Closed Holiday
  • March 15-19, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day – Schools Closed Holiday
  • June 18, 2027 Juneteenth – Schools Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Opelika City Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now40 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

Opelika City Schools AL 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 4, 2026Independence Day
July 30, 2026Institute Day/Teacher PD Day
July 31, 2026Teacher PD/Workday
August 3, 2026Teacher PD/Workday
August 4, 2026Meet the Teacher Day (K-5)
August 5, 2026Teacher Workday
August 6, 2026First Day of School/Semester 1
September 7, 2026Labor Day – Schools Closed
October 8, 2026End of 1st Nine Weeks (45 Days)
October 12, 2026Fall Break – Schools Closed
October 13, 2026Teacher Flex Day – No Students
October 14, 2026Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday
October 20, 2026Report Card Day
November 11, 2026Veterans Day – Schools Closed
November 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving – Schools Closed
December 18, 2026Early Dismissal (Half Day for Students)
December 18, 2026End of 2nd Nine Weeks (43 Days)
December 18, 2026End of Semester 1 (88 Days)
December 21-31, 2026Winter Break – Schools Closed
January 1, 2027New Year’s Day – Schools Closed
January 4, 2027Teacher PD/Workday
January 5, 2027Students Return/Semester 2
January 13, 2027Report Card Day
January 18, 2027MLK Day – Schools Closed
February 15, 2027President’s Day – Schools Closed
February 16, 2027Teacher PD/Workday
March 10, 2027End of 3rd Nine Weeks (44 Days)
March 15-19, 2027Spring Break
March 30, 2027Report Card Day
April 2, 2027Teacher Flex Day – No Students
April 30, 2027Remote Learning Day/Teacher Workday
May 20, 2027Last Day of School/Early Dismissal (Half Day for Students)
May 20, 2027End of 4th Nine Weeks (45 Days)
May 20, 2027End of Semester 2 (89 Days)
May 20, 2027Report Card Day (Grades K-5)
May 21, 2027Teacher Workday
May 21, 2027Graduation
May 28, 2027Report Cards Mailed (Grades 6-12)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day – Schools Closed
June 18, 2027Juneteenth – Schools Closed

Opelika City Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Opelika City Schools for the 2026-2027 calendar year is August 6, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Opelika City Schools in 2026-2027 is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for the 2026-2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for Opelika City Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break for the 2026-2027 school year is November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027 is May 20, 2027. It is also an early dismissal day.
When does Semester 2 begin in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Students return for Semester 2 on January 5, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is observed on October 12, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027, and schools will be closed.

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Opelika City Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Opelika City Schools for the 2026-2027 calendar year is August 6, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Opelika City Schools in 2026-2027 is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for the 2026-2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for Opelika City Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break for the 2026-2027 school year is November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027 is May 20, 2027. It is also an early dismissal day.
When does Semester 2 begin in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Students return for Semester 2 on January 5, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is observed on October 12, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Opelika City Schools for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027, and schools will be closed.

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