Planning your year around the Mobile County Public Schools Calendar 26-27? You are in the right place. This page covers the full 2026-2027 school year for Mobile County, Alabama.
We verified this directly from the Mobile County Public Schools official website. The dates below come from the Board-approved 2026-2027 calendar. If you are searching for the Mobile County Public Schools Calendar 26-27 first day of school, the answer is August 10, 2026. If you want the Mobile County Public Schools Calendar 26- 27 printable, jump to the download section further down. You will also find a Mobile County Public Schools Calendar 2026 27 template-style layout here, with clean tables you can copy into your own planner.
Parents bookmark this page because every key date, break, and teacher work day sits in one place, ready before the school year surprises you.
At-a-Glance Summary
- First day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026
- Last day of school for students: Wednesday, May 26, 2027
- Total school days: 176 student days
- Next upcoming holiday: Veterans Day, November 11, 2026 (system-wide holiday)
- Biggest breaks: Thanksgiving Break (November 23-27, 2026), Christmas Break (December 21-31, 2026), Mardi Gras Break (February 8-12, 2027), and Spring Break (March 29 – April 2, 2027)
Key Dates Table 2026-2027
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Day (System-Wide Holiday) | July 2, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | Before the school year begins |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | July 4, 2026 | Federal holiday |
| Professional Development | August 3, 2026 | August 6, 2026 | Teachers only |
| Teacher Work Day | August 7, 2026 | August 7, 2026 | No students |
| First Day of School / 1st Quarter Begins | August 10, 2026 | August 10, 2026 | Students return |
| Labor Day (System-Wide Holiday) | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | No school |
| Virtual/Distance Learning | September 28, 2026 | September 28, 2026 | Learning happens remotely |
| End of 1st Quarter | October 9, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | 44 days |
| Teacher Work Day | October 12, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | No students |
| Professional Development | October 13, 2026 | October 13, 2026 | No students |
| 2nd Quarter Begins | October 14, 2026 | October 14, 2026 | Students return |
| Virtual/Distance Learning (Election Day) | November 3, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | Learning happens remotely |
| Veterans Day (System-Wide Holiday) | November 11, 2026 | November 11, 2026 | No school |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | School holiday |
| 2nd Quarter Ends | December 18, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | 42 days |
| Christmas Break | December 21, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | School holiday |
| New Year’s Day (System-Wide Holiday) | January 1, 2027 | January 1, 2027 | No school |
| Teacher Work Day | January 4, 2027 | January 4, 2027 | No students |
| 3rd Quarter Begins / Students Return | January 5, 2027 | January 5, 2027 | Back to class |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (System-Wide Holiday) | January 18, 2027 | January 18, 2027 | No school |
| Mardi Gras Break | February 8, 2027 | February 12, 2027 | Student and teacher holiday |
| School Resumes | February 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 | After Mardi Gras Break |
| 3rd Quarter Ends | March 19, 2027 | March 19, 2027 | 48 days |
| Teacher Work Day | March 22, 2027 | March 22, 2027 | No students |
| 4th Quarter Begins | March 23, 2027 | March 23, 2027 | Students return |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 | April 2, 2027 | One full week off |
| 4th Quarter Ends / Last Day for Students | May 26, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | 42 days |
| Teacher Work Days | May 27, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | No students |
| Memorial Day (System-Wide Holiday) | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | No school |
| Summer School | June 7, 2027 | June 30, 2027 | June 7-10; June 14-16; June 21-24; June 28-30 |
Source: Mobile County Public Schools official calendar.
Two things you may be looking for are not on this calendar. There is no separate fall break listed, and no state testing dates are listed. We did not guess either one.
Always double-check and verify the calendar on the official website before you make plans.
Month-by-Month Instructional Days
Here is how many days students and teachers are in session each month.
| Month | Student Days | Teacher Days |
|---|---|---|
| August | 16 | 21 |
| September | 21 | 21 |
| October | 20 | 21 |
| November | 15 | 15 |
| December | 14 | 14 |
| January | 18 | 19 |
| February | 15 | 15 |
| March | 19 | 20 |
| April | 20 | 20 |
| May | 18 | 20 |
| Total | 176 | 187 |
Quarter Summary
The year runs on four quarters. Report cards and progress checks follow these end dates.
| Quarter | Begins | Ends | Student Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | August 10, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | 44 |
| 2nd Quarter | October 14, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | 42 |
| 3rd Quarter | January 5, 2027 | March 19, 2027 | 48 |
| 4th Quarter | March 23, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | 42 |
12-Month Employee Holidays
Some staff work all year. These are their holidays.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Independence Day |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| November 25-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving |
| December 24-25, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | New Year’s |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| February 8-10, 2027 | Mardi Gras/Presidents’ Day |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| June 17, 2027 | Juneteenth Day |
Download the Official Mobile County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 PDF
Want a copy for the fridge? Download the Board-approved calendar straight from the district’s file server. It prints cleanly on standard letter paper.
Download the official PDF: Printable Calendar Download
Tip: print it, then mark your family’s must-know dates with a highlighter. Teacher work days and virtual learning days are the ones parents miss most.
See also: What Happens If School Is Cancelled Due to Weather?
About Mobile County Public Schools
Mobile County Public Schools is the largest school system in Alabama. It serves more than 53,000 students across 90 schools: 53 elementary, 19 middle, and 17 high schools. Several are magnet schools, including LeFlore Magnet, Clark-Shaw Magnet, Denton Magnet School of Technology, Dunbar Creative and Performing Arts Magnet, Eichold-Mertz Magnet School of Math, Science & Technology, and Old Shell Road Magnet. Career-technical options include Bryant Career Technical and Faulkner Vocational. Barton Academy of Advanced World Studies is another well-known program. The superintendent is Chresal D. Threadgill, a Mobile native and a graduate of John L. LeFlore High School. He is appointed by the five-member Mobile County Board of School Commissioners. District headquarters is at 1 Magnum Pass in Mobile.
What Parents in Mobile County Should Know This Year
A few things stand out on this calendar.
Mardi Gras Break is a full week. Students and teachers are off February 8-12, 2027, and school resumes February 15. That is longer than the three days listed for 12-month employees (February 8-10), so check which group you belong to.
There are two virtual or distance learning days. One is September 28, 2026. The other is November 3, 2026, which is Election Day. Plan childcare and internet access for both.
School starts early. Students begin on August 10, 2026, and teachers have professional development on August 3-6 and a work day on August 7.
Teacher work days often sit next to quarter changes. Look at October 12 and 13, January 4, March 22, and May 27-28. Students are out on those days.
The school year ends on May 26, 2027. Summer school then runs in four blocks in June: June 7-10, June 14-16, June 21-24, and June 28-30.
How Mobile County Compares to Neighboring Districts
Mobile County starts earlier than its neighbor to the east. Baldwin County Public Schools lists August 12, 2026 as its first day, two days after Mobile County’s August 10. Baldwin’s last day for students is May 27, 2027, one day after Mobile County’s May 26. Both districts break for Thanksgiving on November 23-27, 2026, and both take Mardi Gras days in February. The biggest difference is spring break. Mobile County takes March 29 – April 2, 2027, while Baldwin County lists April 12-16, 2027. If you have kids in both districts, or you work in one county and live in the other, mark those two weeks separately. Baldwin County dates come from a third-party calendar listing, so confirm them with Baldwin County Public Schools before you book anything.
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel in Mobile County
Some breaks are longer than they look. Use this table to pick your window.
| Break | Dates | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-27, 2026 | Visiting family for the holiday |
| Christmas Break | December 21-31, 2026 | The longest stretch off; big trips |
| Mardi Gras Break | February 8-12, 2027 | Parades, local fun, or a quick getaway |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 | Beach trips and theme parks |
Christmas Break is the longest. Students finish on December 18, 2026, and return on January 5, 2027. Spring Break is the best for a full week away. Book flights and hotels early, since many Gulf Coast families pick the same week. Remember that quarter ends land right before some breaks, so finish projects ahead of time.
See also: Ogden School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
School Closings History in Mobile County
Snow days are rare on the Gulf Coast. Closures here usually come from hurricanes, tropical storms, severe thunderstorms, or the occasional freeze. The district calendar includes virtual and distance learning days, which gives the system another option when in-person school is not possible. Always check the district for real-time announcements.
FAQs
When does school start in Mobile County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Students start on Monday, August 10, 2026. That is also the first day of the 1st quarter. Teachers report earlier for professional development on August 3-6 and a work day on August 7.
When is the last day of school for Mobile County Public Schools?
The last day for students is May 26, 2027. That is also the end of the 4th quarter. Teachers have work days on May 27 and 28.
When is spring break for Mobile County Public Schools in 2027?
Spring Break runs March 29 through April 2, 2027. Students return to class the following week.
How many school days does Mobile County Public Schools have this year?
The calendar lists 176 student days and 187 teacher days. The quarters break down as 44, 42, 48, and 42 student days.
Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
The calendar includes two virtual or distance learning days: September 28, 2026 and November 3, 2026. Weather closures can happen at any time, so check the district’s official website and your school’s communications for real-time updates.
Final Thoughts
Bookmark this page so you can find every Mobile County Public Schools date in seconds. For real-time closings and changes, always use the district’s official website. Check back in March, when spring break dates are searched the most. Share it with other parents, grandparents, and carpool friends so nobody misses a work day or a holiday.
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