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Tuscaloosa City Schools AL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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  • 6 teacher days

The Tuscaloosa City Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 10, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, spring break Mar 22-26, and fall break Nov 23-27. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 10, 2026 First Day for Students
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 Last Day for Students
Next key date Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Tuscaloosa City Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Tuscaloosa 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
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 4, 2026 — Institute Day/Staff Meetings
  • Aug 5-6, 2026 — System Professional Development
  • Aug 7, 2026 — Teacher Work Day
  • Aug 10, 2026 — First Day for Students

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day – Schools Closed

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Holiday
  • Oct 13, 2026 — Staff Planning Day/No School for Students

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veteran’s Day Observed – Schools Closed
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holidays – Schools Closed

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of Semester
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Holidays – Schools Closed

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Schools Closed
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Employees Return/Professional Development
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Teacher Work Day
  • Jan 6, 2027 — Students Return
  • Jan 14, 2027 — High School Open House (Second Semester)

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — President’s Day
  • Feb 16, 2027 — Staff Planning Day/No School for Students

March 2027

  • Mar 22-26, 2027 — Spring Break – Schools Closed

April 2027

  • Apr 6, 2027 — E-learning Day for Grades 9-12
  • Apr 15, 2027 — Staff Planning Day/No School for Students
  • Apr 16, 2027 — Spring Holiday

May 2027

  • May 25-26, 2027 — Half Day for Students/Full Day for Employees
  • May 26, 2027 — Last Day for Students
  • May 27, 2027 — Teacher Work Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day – Schools Closed

June 2027

  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth Observed – Schools Closed

July 2027

  • Jul 5, 2027 — Independence Day Observed – Schools Closed

Tuscaloosa City Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 4, 2026 Institute Day/Staff Meetings District source
  • Aug 5-6, 2026 System Professional Development District source
  • Aug 7, 2026 Teacher Work Day District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Employees Return/Professional Development District source
  • Jan 5, 2027 Teacher Work Day District source
  • May 27, 2027 Teacher Work Day District source

Tuscaloosa City Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day – Schools Closed Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Oct 13, 2026 Staff Planning Day/No School for Students Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veteran’s Day Observed – Schools Closed Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holidays – Schools Closed Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Holidays – Schools Closed Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 Schools Closed Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – Schools Closed Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 President’s Day Holiday
  • Feb 16, 2027 Staff Planning Day/No School for Students Holiday
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 Spring Break – Schools Closed Break
  • Apr 15, 2027 Staff Planning Day/No School for Students Holiday
  • Apr 16, 2027 Spring Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day – Schools Closed Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth Observed – Schools Closed Holiday
  • Jul 5, 2027 Independence Day Observed – Schools Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Tuscaloosa City Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now30 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

Tuscaloosa City Schools AL 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 4, 2026Institute Day/Staff Meetings
Aug 5-6, 2026System Professional Development
Aug 7, 2026Teacher Work Day
Aug 10, 2026First Day for Students
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day – Schools Closed
Oct 12, 2026Holiday
Oct 13, 2026Staff Planning Day/No School for Students
Nov 11, 2026Veteran’s Day Observed – Schools Closed
Nov 23-27, 2026Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holidays – Schools Closed
Dec 18, 2026End of Semester
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Holidays – Schools Closed
Jan 1, 2027Schools Closed
Jan 4, 2027Employees Return/Professional Development
Jan 5, 2027Teacher Work Day
Jan 6, 2027Students Return
Jan 14, 2027High School Open House (Second Semester)
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – Schools Closed
Jan 21, 2027TTCA Open House (Second Semester)
Feb 15, 2027President’s Day
Feb 16, 2027Staff Planning Day/No School for Students
Mar 22-26, 2027Spring Break – Schools Closed
Apr 6, 2027E-learning Day for Grades 9-12
Apr 15, 2027Staff Planning Day/No School for Students
Apr 16, 2027Spring Holiday
May 25-26, 2027Half Day for Students/Full Day for Employees
May 26, 2027Last Day for Students
May 27, 2027Teacher Work Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day – Schools Closed
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth Observed – Schools Closed
Jul 5, 2027Independence Day Observed – Schools Closed

Tuscaloosa City Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Tuscaloosa City Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day for students in Tuscaloosa City Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Spring Break for Tuscaloosa City Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Winter Holidays for Tuscaloosa City Schools run from December 21 to December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Thanksgiving Break (Fall Break) is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Tuscaloosa City Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day for students in the 2026-2027 school year is May 26, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When does the second semester begin in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Students return for the second semester on January 6, 2027.

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Tuscaloosa City Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Tuscaloosa City Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day for students in Tuscaloosa City Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Spring Break for Tuscaloosa City Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Winter Holidays for Tuscaloosa City Schools run from December 21 to December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Thanksgiving Break (Fall Break) is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Tuscaloosa City Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day for students in the 2026-2027 school year is May 26, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When does the second semester begin in Tuscaloosa City Schools?
Students return for the second semester on January 6, 2027.

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