Reviewed by: Pat Byington
When do classes start? Your quick back-to-school date guide for the Montgomery area
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In just a matter of weeks, Montgomery-area students will be returning to the classroom. It feels like summer just started, right?
Whether your family is prepping for kindergarten, transitioning to a private academy, or heading off to a local college campus, staying on top of the academic calendar is key.
First day of class for Montgomery-area public schools
From local county systems to municipal school districts, here is when public K-12 classroom doors reopen across the region for the 2026–2027 school year:
| School District | First Day for Students |
| Autauga County Schools | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |
| Elmore County Schools | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| Montgomery Public Schools | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| Pike Road Schools | Thursday, August 6, 2026 |
| Tallassee City Schools | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |
Fall 2026 start dates for Montgomery colleges + universities
For higher education students in the Montgomery area, the Fall 2026 semester brings a return to lectures, labs and campus events. Here is when local institutions kick off their fall terms:
| College / University | First Day of Fall Classes |
| Alabama State University | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| Ambridge University | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| Central Alabama Community College (Prattville campus) | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| Faulkner University | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| Huntingdon College | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| Trenholm State Community College | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| Troy University (Montgomery Campus) | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
Alabama tax-free weekend: How to save in the River Region
No matter where you or your kids are heading this fall, you can secure major savings on clothes, computers and school supplies. Alabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday, July 17 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
During this three-day window, the state waives its 4% sales tax on common school items, and many local municipalities in our area are participating by waiving their local taxes as well. Read all the details on eligible items here.
Are you and your family feeling fully prepared to tackle the upcoming academic year, or is there still some last-minute school shopping left to do before the first day of class? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page.
