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Knox County Public Schools KY Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The Knox County Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to May 14, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-Jan 1, and spring break Mar 29-Apr 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day for Students
School year ends Fri, May 14, 2027 Tentative Last Day for Students
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Knox County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Knox County Public Schools 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
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • July-Aug 19, 2026 — Flexible Professional Development (4 Days)
  • Aug 20, 2026 — Planning Day for Teachers
  • Aug 21, 2026 — Opening Day for Teachers
  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day for Students

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - Holiday - No School

October 2026

  • Oct 5-9, 2026 — Fall Break - No School

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day - No School
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter/Christmas Break - No School

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter/Christmas Break - No School
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Students Return to School
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Day - No School

February 2027

March 2027

  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 — Tentative Spring Break

April 2027

  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 — Tentative Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 14, 2027 — Tentative Last Day for Students
  • May 17, 2027 — Tentative Closing Day for Teachers
  • May 18, 2027 — Election Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

July 2027

Knox County Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • July-Aug 19, 2026 Flexible Professional Development (4 Days) District source

Knox County Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - Holiday - No School Holiday
  • Oct 5-9, 2026 Fall Break - No School Break
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break - No School Break
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 Winter/Christmas Break - No School Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Day - No School Holiday
  • Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027 Tentative Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Knox County Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now16 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

Knox County Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July-Aug 19, 2026Flexible Professional Development (4 Days)
Aug 20, 2026Planning Day for Teachers
Aug 21, 2026Opening Day for Teachers
Aug 24, 2026First Day for Students
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - Holiday - No School
Oct 5-9, 2026Fall Break - No School
Nov 3, 2026Election Day - No School
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027Winter/Christmas Break - No School
Jan 4, 2027Students Return to School
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Day - No School
Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027Tentative Spring Break
May 14, 2027Tentative Last Day for Students
May 17, 2027Tentative Closing Day for Teachers
May 18, 2027Election Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day

Knox County Public Schools Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day for students in Knox County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Tentative Spring Break in Knox County Public Schools is scheduled from March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is scheduled from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23-27, 2026, with no school for students.
What is the last day of school in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The tentative last day for students is May 14, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5-9, 2026. Schools will be closed during this period.
Will Knox County Public Schools be closed for Labor Day in 2026?
Yes. Schools will be closed on September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Will students have school on Election Day in Knox County Public Schools?
No. Election Day on November 3, 2026 is designated as a no-school day for students.
When do students return from Winter Break in Knox County Public Schools?
Students return to school on January 4, 2027 following Winter/Christmas Break.
Will Knox County Public Schools be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027?
Yes. Schools will be closed on January 18, 2027 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
When is the closing day for teachers in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The tentative closing day for teachers is May 17, 2027.
Will Knox County Public Schools observe Memorial Day in 2027?
Yes. Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
When is the first teacher workday in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Planning Day for Teachers is scheduled for August 20, 2026, followed by Opening Day for Teachers on August 21, 2026.

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Knox County Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day for students in Knox County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Tentative Spring Break in Knox County Public Schools is scheduled from March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is scheduled from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23-27, 2026, with no school for students.
What is the last day of school in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The tentative last day for students is May 14, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5-9, 2026. Schools will be closed during this period.
Will Knox County Public Schools be closed for Labor Day in 2026?
Yes. Schools will be closed on September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Will students have school on Election Day in Knox County Public Schools?
No. Election Day on November 3, 2026 is designated as a no-school day for students.
When do students return from Winter Break in Knox County Public Schools?
Students return to school on January 4, 2027 following Winter/Christmas Break.
Will Knox County Public Schools be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027?
Yes. Schools will be closed on January 18, 2027 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
When is the closing day for teachers in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The tentative closing day for teachers is May 17, 2027.
Will Knox County Public Schools observe Memorial Day in 2027?
Yes. Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
When is the first teacher workday in Knox County Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Planning Day for Teachers is scheduled for August 20, 2026, followed by Opening Day for Teachers on August 21, 2026.

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