Albuquerque Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Friday, August 7, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Friday, August 7, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break (Oct 9 fall break day + Oct 12 Indigenous Peoples' Day) | October 9–12, 2026 | 4 days |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Professional Development Day for staff | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break (Mar 22–25 + Mar 26 Vernal Holiday) | March 22–26, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Pre-K and kindergarten start August 11, a few days after grades 1–12; four conference days (Nov 23–24 and Mar 29–30) are virtual learning at home, not days off.
Source: Albuquerque Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Albuquerque Public Schools typically starts early-to-mid August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Albuquerque Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Friday, August 7, 2026.
When is Albuquerque Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Albuquerque Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Albuquerque Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Albuquerque Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Albuquerque Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools serves about 77,000 students in Bernalillo County. Official site: aps.edu.
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