Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Albuquerque Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Albuquerque Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 68,000 students across 140 schools in New Mexico. Classes begin August 3, 2026 and end May 28, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Albuquerque Public Schools before scheduling around them.
About the District
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Common Questions
Albuquerque Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Albuquerque Public Schools is August 7, 2026 (Grades 1-12). Pre-K and Kindergarten students begin on August 11, 2026. Teachers and staff report on August 3, 2026.
Spring Break in Albuquerque Public Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 25, 2027. Schools are also closed on March 26, 2027 for the Vernal Holiday.
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break in Albuquerque Public Schools begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027. Students return on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Parent-Teacher Conferences take place on November 23-24, 2026 with no school for K-12 students.
The last day of school for students in Albuquerque Public Schools is May 27, 2027. The last day for teachers and staff is May 28, 2027.
Yes. Fall Break is observed on October 9, 2026. Schools are also closed on October 12, 2026 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
The second semester begins for teachers and staff on January 4, 2027. Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027.
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