Knox County Schools Calendar (2025-2026)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | First Day for Teachers (School Based In-Service Day) |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Systemwide In-Service Day (½ Day School-based); Administrative Day (½ Day Teacher Work Day); 6th and 9th Grade Orientation |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) |
| Aug 7, 2025 | First Day for Students (½ Day) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Early Release Day for Students |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | End 4½-weeks Grading Period |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Constitution Day (Knox County Schools Open), Early Release Day for Students |
| Oct 6-10, 2025 | Fall Break |
| Oct 15, 2025 | End First 9-weeks Grading Period |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12) (Student Holiday) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | End 4½-weeks Grading Period |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Early Release Day for Students |
| Nov 26-28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Holidays (Knox County Schools Closed) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ½ Day for Students; End Second 9-weeks Grading Period; End First Semester |
| Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Systemwide In-service Day (½ Day School-based; Administrative Day (½ Day Teacher Work Day) |
| Jan 5, 2026 | First Day for Students after Winter Break (Full Day) |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Knox County Schools Closed) |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Early Release Day for Students |
| Feb 5, 2026 | End 4½-weeks Grading Period |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12) (Student Holiday) |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Early Release Day for Students |
| Mar 9-13, 2026 | Spring Break |
| Mar 17, 2026 | End Third 9-weeks Grading Period |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Early Release Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) |
| Apr 20, 2026 | End 4½-weeks Grading Period |
| May 5, 2026 | Systemwide In-Service Day (School-based) |
| May 21, 2026 | Last Day for Students (½ Day); End Fourth 9-weeks Grading Period; End Second Semester |
| May 22, 2026 | Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) – Last Day for Teachers |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Juneteenth Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) |
Knox County Schools Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school in Knox County Schools?
The first day for students is on August 7, 2025 (½ Day).
When is spring break in Knox County Schools?
Spring break is from March 9 to March 13, 2026.
When is Christmas break in Knox County Schools?
Christmas break is from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
When is winter break in Knox County Schools?
Winter break is from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving in Knox County Schools?
Thanksgiving holidays are from November 26 to November 28, 2025.
When is the last day of school in Knox County Schools?
The last day for students is on May 21, 2026 (½ Day).
Calendar Disclaimer
The school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official Knox County TN website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.