Albuquerque Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Key 2026-2027 student dates for Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) in New Mexico, taken from the district’s official calendar. We list only dates we matched to that calendar, so staff-only days and single-day holidays are left to the official file.
Albuquerque Public Schools key dates 2026-2027
| First day of school | Friday, Aug 7, 2026 |
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| Thanksgiving break | Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 – Friday, Nov 27, 2026 |
| Winter break | Monday, Dec 21, 2026 – Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Students return after winter break | Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Spring break | Monday, Mar 22, 2027 – Friday, Mar 26, 2027 |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Checked on . Version: 2026-2027 printable school calendar.
Source file: 2026-2027 School Calendar - English (PDF)
Scope: Albuquerque Public Schools calendar, not all New Mexico districts. This is an independent reference, not a district-operated website.
Page content updated: . Source check dates are listed with the dates above.
Planning at a glance
- Winter break spans 10 weekdays (Monday–Friday) from Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. The first day back is Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027.
- Spring break spans 5 weekdays. 20 of the other 71 district calendars we track also start spring break on Mar 22, 2027; see the spring break 2027 comparison.
- Thanksgiving break spans 3 weekdays; compare with other districts on the Thanksgiving break 2026 page.
- Weekday counts are calendar arithmetic over the listed ranges, not a count of instructional days.
Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar, August to June
Only the verified dates above are marked. Unmarked weekdays are not necessarily school days; check the official calendar for single-day holidays and staff days.
- First day of school
- Thanksgiving break
- Winter break
- Students return after winter break
- Spring break
- Last day of school
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Add Albuquerque Public Schools dates to your calendar
The .ics file holds 6 all-day events, exactly the dates listed above, each linked to the official source. Open it on your phone or import it into Google Calendar (Settings › Import), Apple Calendar or Outlook.
- Albuquerque Public Schools: First day of school — Aug 7, 2026
- Albuquerque Public Schools: Thanksgiving break — Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
- Albuquerque Public Schools: Winter break — Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Albuquerque Public Schools: Students return after winter break — Jan 5, 2027
- Albuquerque Public Schools: Spring break — Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
- Albuquerque Public Schools: Last day of school — May 27, 2027
Imported events do not update automatically; if the district revises its calendar, download the file again.
Notes from the official calendar
- Calendar scope: Albuquerque Public Schools calendar, not all New Mexico districts.
- First day: Grades 1–12; pre-K and kindergarten start Aug 11.
- Grades 1–12 start August 7; pre-K and kindergarten August 11. Spring break is March 22–25 plus the March 26 Vernal Holiday. March 29–30 and November 23–24 are virtual learning days for parent-teacher conferences, not in-person classes. College & Career High School follows a different calendar.
- Winter break is December 21 through January 1; January 4 is a staff development day with no school for students.
- Thanksgiving break is November 25–27; November 23–24 are virtual learning days.
Albuquerque Public Schools calendar questions
When is the first day of school for Albuquerque Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school is Friday, Aug 7, 2026, and the scheduled last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027, according to the official Albuquerque Public Schools calendar. Grades 1–12; pre-K and kindergarten start Aug 11.
When is Albuquerque Public Schools spring break 2027?
Spring break is Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027. Confirm any school-specific changes on the official calendar before booking travel.
When is Albuquerque Public Schools winter break 2026-2027?
Winter break is Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027.
Is there school the week of Thanksgiving 2026 in Albuquerque Public Schools?
The official Albuquerque Public Schools calendar shows Thanksgiving break as Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. See the notes on this page for any make-up-day conditions.
Do these dates apply to every school in New Mexico?
No. They apply only to Albuquerque Public Schools. Other New Mexico districts set their own calendars, and individual schools or programs inside Albuquerque Public Schools can have their own schedules.