![Shelby County Schools AL 26-27 Revised [PDF] Logo](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://www.educounty.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Shelby-County-Schools.png)
Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
![Shelby County Schools AL 26-27 Revised [PDF]](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_1200,h_800/https://www.educounty.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shelby-County-Schools_img1.png)
Click image to view full size
Shelby County Schools Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 6-7, 2026 | Professional Development (PD) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Teacher Workday |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Institute |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Teacher Workday |
| Aug 13, 2026 | First Semester Begins / First Day of School for Students |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day – Schools/Offices Closed |
| Oct 9, 2026 | End of 1st Nine Weeks |
| Oct 12-13, 2026 | Fall Break – Schools Closed |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Report Cards Sent Home |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veteran’s Day – Schools/Offices Closed |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break – Schools Closed (Offices closed Thursday/Friday) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | End of 2nd Nine Weeks / Early Dismissal |
| Dec 21-31, 2026 | Winter Break – Schools Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break – Schools/Offices Closed |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher Workday – No Students |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Second Semester Begins |
| Jan 8, 2027 | Report Cards Sent Home |
| Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Day – Schools/Offices Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day / Instructional Planning / Teacher Workday – No Students |
| Mar 5, 2027 | End of 3rd Nine Weeks |
| Mar 8, 2027 | Instructional Planning – No Students |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Report Cards Sent Home |
| Mar 22-26, 2027 | Spring Break – Schools/Offices Closed |
| Apr 23, 2027 | Instructional Planning / Professional Development – No Students |
| May 27, 2027 | End of 4th Nine Weeks / Early Dismissal / Grades Sent Home |
| May 28, 2027 | Teacher Workday |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day – Offices Closed |
Shelby County Schools 2026-2027 Calendar – Important FAQs
When is the first day of school in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Shelby County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Shelby County Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026, and continues through December 31, 2026. Schools remain closed on January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with students returning after Teacher Workday on January 4, 2027. The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Schools are closed for the entire week, and offices are closed Thursday and Friday.
When is the last day of school in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027, which is also the end of the fourth nine weeks and an early dismissal day.
When does the second semester begin in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled for October 12-13, 2026. Schools will be closed on these days.
When are report cards sent home in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
Report cards are sent home on October 16, 2026; January 8, 2027; and March 12, 2027.
How many student days are there in Shelby County Schools 2026-2027?
There are 177 student days and 187 teacher days in the Shelby County Schools 2026-2027 academic calendar.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Shelby County Schools AL 26-27 Revised [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
× ![Calendar]()