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Albuquerque Public Schools NM Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • New Mexico
  • 2 teacher days

The Albuquerque Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 7, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21 - Jan 1, and spring break Mar 22-25. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Fri, Aug 7, 2026 First Day for Students (Grades 1-12)
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Last Day for Students
Next key date Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Albuquerque Public Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3, 2026 — First Day for Teachers and Staff
  • Aug 7, 2026 — First Day for Students (Grades 1-12)
  • Aug 11, 2026 — First Day for Students (Pre-K and Kindergarten)

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - Schools Closed

October 2026

  • Oct 8, 2026 — PSAT - Asynchronous Learning Day for Students Not Taking PSAT
  • Oct 9, 2026 — Fall Break - Schools Closed
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools Closed
  • Oct 8, 2026 — End of First Quarter Grading Term

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day - Schools Closed
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day - Schools Closed
  • Nov 23-24, 2026 — Parent Teacher Conferences - No School for K-12 Students
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
  • Nov 6, 2026 — End of Trimester One (Elementary K-5)

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break - Schools Closed
  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of Second Quarter Grading Term

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break - Schools Closed
  • Jan 4, 2027 — First Day of Second Semester for Teachers and Staff - No School for Students
  • Jan 5, 2027 — First Day of Second Semester for Students
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools Closed

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents Day - Schools Closed
  • Feb 26, 2027 — End of Trimester Two (Elementary K-5)

March 2027

  • Mar 22-25, 2027 — Spring Break - Schools Closed
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Vernal Holiday - Schools Closed
  • Mar 29-30, 2027 — Parent/Teacher Conferences - Asynchronous Learning Day for K-12 Students
  • Mar 12, 2027 — End of Third Quarter Grading Term

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 17-21, 2027 — Graduation Week
  • May 27, 2027 — Last Day for Students
  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day for Teachers and Staff - No School for Students
  • May 27, 2027 — End of Fourth Quarter Grading Term
  • May 27, 2027 — End of Trimester Three (Elementary K-5)

June 2027

July 2027

Albuquerque Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 3, 2026 First Day for Teachers and Staff District source
  • May 28, 2027 Last Day for Teachers and Staff - No School for Students District source

Albuquerque Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Oct 9, 2026 Fall Break - Schools Closed Break
  • Oct 12, 2026 Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed Break
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break - Schools Closed Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Mar 22-25, 2027 Spring Break - Schools Closed Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Vernal Holiday - Schools Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Albuquerque Public Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now29 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated May 6, 2026.
Full term dates table

Albuquerque Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3, 2026First Day for Teachers and Staff
Aug 7, 2026First Day for Students (Grades 1-12)
Aug 11, 2026First Day for Students (Pre-K and Kindergarten)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - Schools Closed
Oct 8, 2026PSAT - Asynchronous Learning Day for Students Not Taking PSAT
Oct 9, 2026Fall Break - Schools Closed
Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools Closed
Nov 3, 2026Election Day - Schools Closed
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day - Schools Closed
Nov 23-24, 2026Parent Teacher Conferences - No School for K-12 Students
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break - Schools Closed
Jan 4, 2027First Day of Second Semester for Teachers and Staff - No School for Students
Jan 5, 2027First Day of Second Semester for Students
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools Closed
Feb 15, 2027Presidents Day - Schools Closed
Mar 22-25, 2027Spring Break - Schools Closed
Mar 26, 2027Vernal Holiday - Schools Closed
Mar 29-30, 2027Parent/Teacher Conferences - Asynchronous Learning Day for K-12 Students
May 17-21, 2027Graduation Week
May 27, 2027Last Day for Students
May 28, 2027Last Day for Teachers and Staff - No School for Students
Oct 8, 2026End of First Quarter Grading Term
Dec 18, 2026End of Second Quarter Grading Term
Mar 12, 2027End of Third Quarter Grading Term
May 27, 2027End of Fourth Quarter Grading Term
Nov 6, 2026End of Trimester One (Elementary K-5)
Feb 26, 2027End of Trimester Two (Elementary K-5)
May 27, 2027End of Trimester Three (Elementary K-5)

Albuquerque Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Albuquerque Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Albuquerque Public Schools is August 7, 2026 (Grades 1-12). Pre-K and Kindergarten students begin on August 11, 2026. Teachers and staff report on August 3, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Albuquerque Public Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 25, 2027. Schools are also closed on March 26, 2027 for the Vernal Holiday.
When is Christmas Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Albuquerque Public Schools begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027. Students return on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Parent-Teacher Conferences take place on November 23-24, 2026 with no school for K-12 students.
When is the last day of school in Albuquerque Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Albuquerque Public Schools is May 27, 2027. The last day for teachers and staff is May 28, 2027.
Is there a Fall Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. Fall Break is observed on October 9, 2026. Schools are also closed on October 12, 2026 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
When does the second semester begin in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
The second semester begins for teachers and staff on January 4, 2027. Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027.

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Albuquerque Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Albuquerque Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Albuquerque Public Schools is August 7, 2026 (Grades 1-12). Pre-K and Kindergarten students begin on August 11, 2026. Teachers and staff report on August 3, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Albuquerque Public Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 25, 2027. Schools are also closed on March 26, 2027 for the Vernal Holiday.
When is Christmas Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Albuquerque Public Schools begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027. Students return on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Parent-Teacher Conferences take place on November 23-24, 2026 with no school for K-12 students.
When is the last day of school in Albuquerque Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Albuquerque Public Schools is May 27, 2027. The last day for teachers and staff is May 28, 2027.
Is there a Fall Break in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. Fall Break is observed on October 9, 2026. Schools are also closed on October 12, 2026 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
When does the second semester begin in Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027?
The second semester begins for teachers and staff on January 4, 2027. Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027.

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