Decatur City Schools Calendar 2026-2027
SCHOOLS CLOSED
September 7 – Labor Day
November 11 – Veterans Day
January 18 – Martin Luther King Jr.
Day
February 15 – Presidents Day
Austin High School – May 25
Decatur High School – May 24
CAD – May 21
PROGRESS REPORTS
October 8-9 – Fall Break
December 21 – Jan. 5 – Winter Break
November 23-27 – Thanksgiving Break
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
April 16
February 16
SCHOOLS CLOSED
INSTITUTE
START DATES
August 6 – School Starts
October 12 – Columbus Day
October 12
August 3 – Institute Day
March 15-19 – Spring Break
May 26, 27
August 4, 5 – Teacher Workdays
January 6 – Students Return
Institute Day/Professional Devlopment/Teacher Work Day
All schools closed – Holidays
Students Attend School
1st Semester: 87 Student Days – 91 Teacher Days
2nd Semester: 90 Student Days – 96 Teacher Days
Graduation Dates
September 4
November 13
February 5
April 23
April 30 – Weather Day – No School
HALF DAYS
August 6,7
December 18
May 26
INSTITUTE START DATES
August 3 – Institute Day
March 15-19 – Spring Break
May 26, 27
August 4, 5 – Teacher Workdays
January 6 – Students Return
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT