Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Russell County School District (RCSD). Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Russell County School District (RCSD)'s 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 4,200 students across 10 schools in Alabama. Classes begin August 7, 2026 and end May 20, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Russell County School District (RCSD) before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Russell County School District (RCSD).
Common Questions
Russell County School District (RCSD) Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Russell County School District is August 7, 2026.
Spring break is scheduled from March 22 to March 26, 2027.
Christmas break runs from December 22, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Winter break in Russell County School District is the same as Christmas break, from December 22, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Thanksgiving break takes place from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027.
Yes, Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026.
Yes, students do not attend school on August 3-6, 2026; January 4-5, 2027; and May 21, 2027.
Yes, eLearning/remote days are scheduled for October 12, 2026; December 21, 2026; and May 20, 2027.
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