Jefferson County Schools Calendar 2026-2027: Key Dates + Holidays

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The first day of class for Jefferson County Schools students is Aug. 12, 2026.

See any mistakes or changes on this calendar? Email maryhelene@bhamnow.com to let us know.

DateEvent
Aug. 6Teacher Workday (no students)
Aug. 7Professional Development Day (no students)
Aug. 10Professional Development Day (no students)
Aug. 11Teacher Workday (no students)
Aug. 12First Day of School
Sept. 7Labor Day (no school)
Sept. 8E-Learning Day / Professional Development Day
Oct. 8End of 1st Grading Period
Oct. 9E-Learning Day / Teacher Workday
Oct. 12Columbus Day (no school)
Oct. 15Opportunity Day (high schools only)
Nov. 11Veterans Day (no school)
Nov. 23-27Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 18End of 1st Semester / Last day for students and teachers
Dec. 21-Jan. 1Mid-Year Holiday (no school)
Jan. 4Professional Development Day (no students)
Jan. 5Teacher Workday (no students)
Jan. 6Students Return
Jan. 18MLK Jr. Day (no school)
Feb. 12E-Learning Day / Teacher Workday
Feb. 15Presidents’ Day (no school unless weather day is needed)
Mar. 9Opportunity Day (high schools only)
Mar 12End of 3rd Grading Period
Mar. 22-26Spring Break (no school; 22-23 are weather days if needed)
Apr. 9E-Learning Day / Teacher Workday
May 27End of 2nd Semester / Last Day for Students
May 28Teacher Workday / Last Day for Teachers

Schools in the Jefferson County public school system include:

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Mary Helene Hall

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