Visual Calendar
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School Calendar
Download OCS's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
The 2026–2027 academic calendar covers all key dates in Alabama. Classes begin August 6, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with OCS before scheduling around them.
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Common Questions
OCS Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in OCS for the 2026-2027 school year is August 6, 2026.
Spring Break in OCS is scheduled from March 22-26, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break in OCS runs from December 21-31, 2026.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23-27, 2026.
The last day of school and early release day for OCS students is May 27, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled for October 12-13, 2026.
Labor Day Holiday will be observed on September 7, 2026.
MLK Day Holiday is scheduled for January 18, 2027.
Presidents' Day Holiday will be observed on February 15, 2027.
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, which is also an early release day.
Professional Development days are scheduled for August 3-5, 2026, and January 4-5, 2027.
Memorial Day Holiday will be observed on May 31, 2027.
The fourth nine weeks grading period ends on May 27, 2027, the last day of school.
Report cards are distributed on October 14, 2026, January 6, 2027, and March 17, 2027.
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