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Knox County TN Schools TN Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Tennessee
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The Knox County TN Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 10, 2026 to May 26, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Dec 21 - Jan 1, and spring break Mar 8-12. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 10, 2026 First Day for Students (Half-Day)
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 Last Day for Students (Half-Day)
Next key date Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Knox County TN Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Knox County TN 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
  • Early release / half day

August 2026

  • Aug 3, 2026 — First Day for Teachers (School-based In-Service Day)
  • Aug 4, 2026 — Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12)
  • Aug 5-6, 2026 — Administrative Days (Teacher Work Days)
  • Aug 7, 2026 — Systemwide In-Service Day (Half-Day School-based); Administrative Day (Half-Day Teacher Work Day); 6th and 9th Grade Orientation
  • Aug 10, 2026 — First Day for Students (Half-Day)

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
  • Sep 16, 2026 — Half-Day for Students

October 2026

  • Oct 5-9, 2026 — Fall Break

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday)
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holidays (Schools Closed)

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Half-Day for Students; End First Semester
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Systemwide In-Service Day (Half-Day School-based); Administrative Day (Half-Day Teacher Work Day)
  • Jan 5, 2027 — First Day for Students After Winter Break (Full Day)
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (Schools Closed)

February 2027

March 2027

  • Mar 8-12, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Holiday (Schools Closed)
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Holiday (Schools Closed)

April 2027

  • Apr 7, 2027 — Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday)

May 2027

  • May 26, 2027 — Last Day for Students (Half-Day)
  • May 27, 2027 — Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) – Last Day for Teachers

June 2027

  • Jun 19, 2027 — Juneteenth Holiday (Schools Closed)

July 2027

Knox County TN Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 3, 2026 First Day for Teachers (School-based In-Service Day) District source
  • Aug 4, 2026 Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12) District source
  • Aug 5-6, 2026 Administrative Days (Teacher Work Days) District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) District source
  • Apr 7, 2027 Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) District source
  • May 27, 2027 Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) – Last Day for Teachers District source

Knox County TN Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed) Holiday
  • Oct 5-9, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holidays (Schools Closed) Holiday
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (Schools Closed) Holiday
  • Mar 8-12, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Holiday (Schools Closed) Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 Holiday (Schools Closed) Holiday
  • Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth Holiday (Schools Closed) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Knox County TN Schools planning calendar

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Useful now22 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 February 16, 2026.
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Knox County TN Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3, 2026First Day for Teachers (School-based In-Service Day)
Aug 4, 2026Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12)
Aug 5-6, 2026Administrative Days (Teacher Work Days)
Aug 7, 2026Systemwide In-Service Day (Half-Day School-based); Administrative Day (Half-Day Teacher Work Day); 6th and 9th Grade Orientation
Aug 10, 2026First Day for Students (Half-Day)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
Sep 16, 2026Half-Day for Students
Oct 5-9, 2026Fall Break
Nov 3, 2026Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday)
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holidays (Schools Closed)
Dec 18, 2026Half-Day for Students; End First Semester
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027Systemwide In-Service Day (Half-Day School-based); Administrative Day (Half-Day Teacher Work Day)
Jan 5, 2027First Day for Students After Winter Break (Full Day)
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
Mar 8-12, 2027Spring Break
Mar 26, 2027Holiday (Schools Closed)
Mar 29, 2027Holiday (Schools Closed)
Apr 7, 2027Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday)
May 26, 2027Last Day for Students (Half-Day)
May 27, 2027Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) – Last Day for Teachers
Jun 19, 2027Juneteenth Holiday (Schools Closed)

Knox County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates FAQ

When is the first day of school for students in Knox County Schools?
The first day of school for students in Knox County Schools is Monday, August 10, 2026. This will be a half-day for students.
When is Fall Break in Knox County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year?
Fall Break in Knox County Schools will be observed from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Knox County Schools?
Thanksgiving Break will take place from Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Schools will be closed during these dates.
When is Christmas Break in Knox County Schools?
Christmas Break begins on Friday, December 18, 2026, following a half-day for students, and continues through the holiday period.
When is Winter Break for Knox County Schools?
Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Spring Break in Knox County Schools?
Spring Break for the 2026-2027 school year will be held from Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12, 2027.
What holidays are observed during the school year?
Major holidays include Labor Day on September 7, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, and Juneteenth on June 19, 2027. Schools will be closed on these dates.
When is the last day of school for students in Knox County Schools?
The last day of school for students is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. This will be a half-day for students.
When is the last day for teachers?
The last day for teachers is Thursday, May 27, 2027, which is designated as an administrative day.

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Knox County TN Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school for students in Knox County Schools?
The first day of school for students in Knox County Schools is Monday, August 10, 2026. This will be a half-day for students.
When is Fall Break in Knox County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year?
Fall Break in Knox County Schools will be observed from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Knox County Schools?
Thanksgiving Break will take place from Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Schools will be closed during these dates.
When is Christmas Break in Knox County Schools?
Christmas Break begins on Friday, December 18, 2026, following a half-day for students, and continues through the holiday period.
When is Winter Break for Knox County Schools?
Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Spring Break in Knox County Schools?
Spring Break for the 2026-2027 school year will be held from Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12, 2027.
What holidays are observed during the school year?
Major holidays include Labor Day on September 7, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, and Juneteenth on June 19, 2027. Schools will be closed on these dates.
When is the last day of school for students in Knox County Schools?
The last day of school for students is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. This will be a half-day for students.
When is the last day for teachers?
The last day for teachers is Thursday, May 27, 2027, which is designated as an administrative day.

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