Alabama has 101 school districts across 96 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 179 instructional days per year.
Academic Calendar Overview
Alabama school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 25, 2025 through June 26, 2026. With 101 districts across 96 cities and communities, Alabama families have a wide range of schedules to navigate depending on where they live. Understanding when school starts, when breaks fall, and how many instructional days your child will have helps parents plan vacations, childcare, and family activities around the academic year. With an average of 179 instructional days required per year, Alabama school districts must carefully balance state mandates with local scheduling needs, including teacher planning days, professional development, and weather makeup days.
When Does School Start?
The earliest Alabama districts begin classes on July 25, 2025, while others do not start until September 4, 2025 — a spread of 41 days that reflects the diverse local priorities and climate conditions across the state. Districts that start earlier in the summer tend to align breaks with local events or agricultural cycles, while later-starting districts may preserve more of the traditional summer for families. This variation means a family moving from one Alabama district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Alabama, districts average 179 instructional days — a figure set by state education mandates but often exceeded by individual districts that build in additional learning time.
Break Schedules
For the 2025-26 academic year, the most common spring break window in Alabama runs from March 23, 2026 through March 27, 2026, a schedule shared by 26 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Alabama districts follow the same dates — some districts schedule spring break a week earlier or later based on local traditions or the academic calendar layout. Winter break — the longest scheduled recess of the school year — most commonly begins December 22, 2025 and runs through January 2, 2026 for 53 Alabama districts. This multi-week window is a critical planning period for families booking holiday travel, managing childcare during the break, and coordinating with extended family schedules.
Data Sources & Accuracy
Major Alabama communities including Troy, Talladega, Selma, and Gadsden are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Alabama school district websites, PDF calendars, and district-published iCal feeds. The data is refreshed regularly to reflect mid-year amendments, snow day adjustments, and any changes announced by districts after the start of the school year. While we work to keep information current, parents should always verify critical dates — such as the first day of school, standardized testing windows, and graduation ceremonies — against their district's official website or the district office directly. Use the district links below to navigate to your specific school calendar page, where you can view the full schedule and download an iCal file for Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook.
Top Cities by District Count
Compare School Calendars
Showing districts with available 2025-26 calendar data. Data updates daily.
A5 districts
B7 districts
C11 districts
La Fayette
Cherokee County School DistrictCedar Bluff
Chilton County School DistrictThorsby
Choctaw County School DistrictButler
Clarke County School DistrictJackson
Clay County School DistrictAshland
Cleburne County School DistrictHeflin
Coffee County School DistrictNew Brockton
Coosa County School DistrictRockford
Covington County School DistrictLibertyville
Crenshaw County School DistrictRutledge
D5 districts
E4 districts
F4 districts
G2 districts
H6 districts
J3 districts
L8 districts
M11 districts
Tuskegee
Madison City School DistrictMadison
Madison County School DistrictMoores Mill
Marion County School DistrictHamilton
Marshall County School DistrictGuntersville
Maxwell AFB School DistrictMontgomery
Midfield City School DistrictMidfield
Monroe County School DistrictMonroeville
Morgan County School DistrictSomerville
Mountain Brook City School DistrictMountain Brook
Muscle Shoals City School DistrictMuscle Shoals
O3 districts
P8 districts
Pelham
Pell City City School DistrictPell City
Perry County School DistrictMarion
Phenix City City School DistrictPhenix City
Pickens County School DistrictCarrollton
Piedmont City School DistrictSpring Garden
Pike County School DistrictTroy
Pike Road City School DistrictPike Road
R3 districts
S8 districts
T9 districts
Talladega
Talladega County School DistrictTalladega
Tallapoosa County School DistrictDadeville
Tarrant City School DistrictTarrant
Thomasville City School DistrictThomasville
Troy City School DistrictTroy
Trussville City School DistrictTrussville
Tuscaloosa County School DistrictTuscaloosa
Tuscumbia City School DistrictTuscumbia
V1 district
W4 districts
Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Alabama?
For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Alabama ranges from July 25, 2025 to September 4, 2025, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.
When is the last day of school in Alabama?
The last day of school in Alabama for 2025-26 ranges from May 20, 2026 to June 26, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.
When is spring break in Alabama?
The most common spring break dates in Alabama for 2025-26 are March 23, 2026 to March 27, 2026, shared by 26 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.
How many school districts are in Alabama?
We have calendar data for 101 school districts in Alabama, spanning 96 cities. The average school year includes 179 instructional days.