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Shelby County Public Schools KY Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Kentucky
  • 6 teacher days

The Shelby County Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, 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 Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Shelby County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Shelby 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
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 7, 2026 — Professional Development Day
  • Aug 10, 2026 — Professional Development (SB)
  • Aug 11, 2026 — Opening Day for Staff
  • Aug 12, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - No School

October 2026

  • Oct 12-16, 2026 — Fall Break - No School
  • Oct 19, 2026 — Professional Development

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day - No School
  • Nov 23, 2026 — Professional Development (School Flex)
  • Nov 24, 2026 — Professional Development (SS)
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 2026

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

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break - No School
  • Jan 4, 2027 — School Resumes
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Jr. Day - No School

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — PD for Staff / Potential Student Make-Up Day
  • Feb 15, 2027 — President’s Day - No School (Potential Student Make-Up)

March 2027

  • Mar 19, 2027 — Defense of Learning Day
  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break - No School

April 2027

  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break - No School
  • Apr 23, 2027 — Defense of Learning Day

May 2027

  • May 18, 2027 — Election Day - No School
  • May 27, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 28, 2027 — Closing Day for Staff

June 2027

  • June 1-4, 2027 — Potential Make-Up Days

July 2027

Shelby County Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 7, 2026 Professional Development Day District source
  • Aug 10, 2026 Professional Development (SB) District source
  • Oct 19, 2026 Professional Development District source
  • Nov 23, 2026 Professional Development (School Flex) District source
  • Nov 24, 2026 Professional Development (SS) District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 PD for Staff / Potential Student Make-Up Day District source

Shelby County Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - No School Holiday
  • Oct 12-16, 2026 Fall Break - No School Break
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break - No School Break
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break - No School Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Day - No School Holiday
  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break - No School Break
  • May 18, 2027 Election Day - No School Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Shelby County Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now23 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 May 2, 2026.
Full term dates table

Shelby County Public Schools ky 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 7, 2026Professional Development Day
Aug 10, 2026Professional Development (SB)
Aug 11, 2026Opening Day for Staff
Aug 12, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - No School
Oct 12-16, 2026Fall Break - No School
Oct 19, 2026Professional Development
Nov 3, 2026Election Day - No School
Nov 23, 2026Professional Development (School Flex)
Nov 24, 2026Professional Development (SS)
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break - No School
Jan 4, 2027School Resumes
Jan 18, 2027MLK Jr. Day - No School
Feb 12, 2027PD for Staff / Potential Student Make-Up Day
Feb 15, 2027President’s Day - No School (Potential Student Make-Up)
Mar 19, 2027Defense of Learning Day
Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027Spring Break - No School
Apr 23, 2027Defense of Learning Day
May 18, 2027Election Day - No School
May 27, 2027Last Day of School
May 28, 2027Closing Day for Staff
June 1-4, 2027Potential Make-Up Days

Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Shelby County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Shelby County Public Schools is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for Shelby County Public Schools begins on December 21, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Shelby County Public Schools is May 27, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Fall Break is from October 12 through October 16, 2026.
When is Labor Day observed in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
When does school resume after Winter Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
School resumes on January 4, 2027, following Winter Break.
Are there any potential make-up days in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Potential make-up days are scheduled from June 1 through June 4, 2027, if needed due to weather or other closures.

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Shelby County Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Shelby County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Shelby County Public Schools is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for Shelby County Public Schools begins on December 21, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Shelby County Public Schools is May 27, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Fall Break is from October 12 through October 16, 2026.
When is Labor Day observed in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
When does school resume after Winter Break in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
School resumes on January 4, 2027, following Winter Break.
Are there any potential make-up days in Shelby County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Potential make-up days are scheduled from June 1 through June 4, 2027, if needed due to weather or other closures.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.