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49 totalCheck public holidays and school term dates in Alabama (AL), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Alabama is Friday, April 10, 2026.
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Public holidays in Alabama (AL) 2026
Public holidays in Alabama include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert E. Lee's Birthday and George Washington & Thomas Jefferson's Birthday.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert E. Lee's BirthdayMonday, January 19
George Washington & Thomas Jefferson's BirthdayMonday, February 16
Mardi GrasTuesday, February 17
Confederate Memorial DayMonday, April 27
National Memorial DayMonday, May 25
Jefferson Davis' BirthdayMonday, June 1
JuneteenthFriday, June 19
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Columbus Day, Fraternal Day & American Indian Heritage DayMonday, October 12
Veterans' DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: State of Alabama Personnel Department. Last checked: April 9, 2026.
School term dates in Alabama 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Alabama in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtAlabama systems publish their own calendars. Use the official ALSDE education directory to find your local system and school websites. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your local system calendar through Alabama's official education directory. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your local system calendar through Alabama's official education directory. Source
Source: Alabama State Department of Education. Last checked: April 9, 2026.