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Instructional Highlights KY Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Kentucky
  • 1 teacher day

The Instructional Highlights 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 17, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21-Jan 1, and spring break Apr 5-9. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day for Students
School year ends Mon, May 17, 2027 Last Day for Students (if no missed days)
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Instructional Highlights 2026-27 calendar

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Instructional Highlights school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Weather make-up day

August 2026

  • Aug 4, 2026 — Professional Development Day for Teachers (No School)
  • Aug 10, 2026 — Growth Day for Teachers (No School)
  • Aug 11, 2026 — Opening Day for Staff (No School)
  • Aug 12, 2026 — First Day for Students

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (No School)

October 2026

  • Oct 5-9, 2026 — Fall Break

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Growth Day for Teachers (No School)
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 15, 2027 — Growth Day for Staff (No School)
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Day (No School)

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Growth Day for Teachers (No School)

March 2027

  • Mar 15, 2027 — Growth Day for Teachers (No School)

April 2027

  • Apr 5-9, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 17, 2027 — Last Day for Students (if no missed days)
  • May 18, 2027 — Election Day (No School)
  • May 19, 2027+ — Weather Make-up Days

June 2027

July 2027

Instructional Highlights teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 4, 2026 Professional Development Day for Teachers (No School) District source

Instructional Highlights breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Aug 10, 2026 Growth Day for Teachers (No School) Holiday
  • Aug 11, 2026 Opening Day for Staff (No School) Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (No School) Holiday
  • Oct 5-9, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • Nov 3, 2026 Growth Day for Teachers (No School) Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 15, 2027 Growth Day for Staff (No School) Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Day (No School) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Growth Day for Teachers (No School) Holiday
  • Mar 15, 2027 Growth Day for Teachers (No School) Holiday
  • Apr 5-9, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 18, 2027 Election Day (No School) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Instructional Highlights planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now17 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated July 9, 2026.
Full term dates table

Instructional Highlights 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 4, 2026Professional Development Day for Teachers (No School)
Aug 10, 2026Growth Day for Teachers (No School)
Aug 11, 2026Opening Day for Staff (No School)
Aug 12, 2026First Day for Students
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (No School)
Oct 5-9, 2026Fall Break
Nov 3, 2026Growth Day for Teachers (No School)
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 15, 2027Growth Day for Staff (No School)
Jan 18, 2027MLK Day (No School)
Feb 15, 2027Growth Day for Teachers (No School)
Mar 15, 2027Growth Day for Teachers (No School)
Apr 5-9, 2027Spring Break
May 17, 2027Last Day for Students (if no missed days)
May 18, 2027Election Day (No School)
May 19, 2027+Weather Make-up Days
After Last Day of SchoolClosing Day for Teachers (if no missed days)

Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day for students in the Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027 is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from April 5 through April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day for students is May 17, 2027, if there are no missed school days requiring make-up days.
When is Fall Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
Will schools be closed for Labor Day in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Schools will be closed on September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Is there a school closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Schools will be closed on January 18, 2027, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Are there Growth Days during the Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Growth Days are scheduled on August 10, 2026, November 3, 2026, February 15, 2027, and March 15, 2027. Schools will be closed for students on these days.
When is Election Day in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Election Day is May 18, 2027, and there will be no school on that date.
What happens if weather-related make-up days are needed in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Weather make-up days will begin on May 19, 2027, if additional instructional days are required.

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Instructional Highlights calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day for students in the Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027 is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from April 5 through April 9, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day for students is May 17, 2027, if there are no missed school days requiring make-up days.
When is Fall Break in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
Will schools be closed for Labor Day in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Schools will be closed on September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Is there a school closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Schools will be closed on January 18, 2027, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Are there Growth Days during the Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Growth Days are scheduled on August 10, 2026, November 3, 2026, February 15, 2027, and March 15, 2027. Schools will be closed for students on these days.
When is Election Day in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Election Day is May 18, 2027, and there will be no school on that date.
What happens if weather-related make-up days are needed in Instructional Calendar Highlights Calendar 2026-2027?
Weather make-up days will begin on May 19, 2027, if additional instructional days are required.

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