Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for DeKalb County Schools (DCS). Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download DeKalb County Schools (DCS)'s 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 8,200 students across 17 schools in Alabama. Classes begin August 7, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with DeKalb County Schools (DCS) before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for DeKalb County Schools (DCS).
Common Questions
DeKalb County Schools (DCS) Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in DeKalb County Schools is August 7, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22–26, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break runs from December 21–31, 2026.
Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027.
The second grading period ends on December 18, 2026.
Fall Break is October 12–13, 2026.
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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