Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Knox County TN Schools 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Half-Day for Students |
| Oct 5-9, 2026 | Fall Break |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) |
| Nov 25-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holidays (Schools Closed) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Half-Day for Students; End First Semester |
| 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) |
| Mar 8-12, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Holiday (Schools Closed) |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Holiday (Schools Closed) |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day for Students (Half-Day) |
| May 27, 2027 | Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) – Last Day for Teachers |
| Jun 19, 2027 | Juneteenth 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.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.