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.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for DeKalb County Schools (DCS). Click any page to open the full-size image.
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School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
DeKalb County Schools (DCS)'s 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for DeKalb County Schools (DCS).
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 DeKalb County Schools (DCS) calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar DeKalb County Schools (DCS) published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against dekalbk12.org.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with DeKalb County Schools (DCS) before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked 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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