Multiple schools in Alabama to close this week

ALABAMA — Many public schools across Alabama are expected to be closed in observance of Good Friday in 2026, based on a review of district calendars statewide.

Good Friday falls on April 3, 2026. While Alabama does not require a uniform statewide school holiday schedule, local school systems typically align their calendars to recognize the day as a holiday or include it within spring break.

Several districts have explicitly listed Good Friday as a no-school day. In Oxford City Schools, April 3 is designated as “Good Friday,” with no classes scheduled for students. Boaz City Schools also lists Good Friday as a day when students are out of school, with campuses closed for the holiday…

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