Bessemer City Schools Calendar 2026-2027: Key Dates + Holidays
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The first day of class for Bessemer Schools students is Aug. 5, 2026.
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| Date | Event |
| July 31 | Teacher Work Day (no students) |
| Aug. 3 | Employee Institute / Professional Development (no students) |
| Aug. 4 | District-wide Professional Development (no students) |
| Aug. 5 | First day for students |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day (no school) |
| Oct. 9 | End of Grading Period |
| Oct. 30 | Fall Break (no scool) |
| Nov. 11 | Veterans Day (no school) |
| Nov. 23 – 27 | Thanksgiving Break (no school) |
| Dec. 18 | End of 1st Semester |
| Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 | Winter Holiday (no school) |
| Jan. 4 | Professional Development Day (no students) |
| Jan. 5 | Students return |
| Jan. 18 | MLK Jr. Day (no school) |
| Mar. 22 – 26 | Spring Break (no school) |
| May 19 | Last Day for Students |
| May 20 – 21 | Teacher Work Day (no students) |
Schools in the Bessemer City public school system include:
