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Rutherford County Schools TN Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Tennessee
  • 5 teacher days

The Rutherford County Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 10, 2026 to May 28, 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 10, 2026 First Full Day of School
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last Day of School (2-hour day); Report Cards Issued
Next key date Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Rutherford County Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Rutherford County 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
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3, 2026 — Admin/Safety Day (No school for students)
  • Aug 4, 2026 — In-service Day (No school for students)
  • Aug 5, 2026 — In-service Day (No school for students)
  • Aug 6, 2026 — Teacher Workday / Election Day (No school for students)
  • Aug 7, 2026 — Orientation Day for Students (2-hour day)

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (Schools closed)
  • Sep 9-11, 2026 — Progress Reports
  • Sep 18, 2026 — Teacher Admin Day (No school for students)

October 2026

  • Oct 2, 2026 — End of 1st Nine Weeks
  • Oct 5-9, 2026 — Fall Break (Schools closed)
  • Oct 16, 2026 — 1st Nine Weeks Report Cards
  • Oct 20, 2026 — Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Teacher Admin Day / Election Day (No school for students)
  • Nov 4-6, 2026 — Progress Reports
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break (Schools closed)

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Abbreviated Day (2 hours); End of 2nd Nine Weeks
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break (Schools closed)

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break (Schools closed)
  • Jan 4, 2027 — In-service / Safety Day (No school for students)
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Students Return from Winter Break
  • Jan 8, 2027 — 2nd Nine Weeks Report Cards
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Holiday (Schools closed)

February 2027

  • Feb 3-5, 2027 — Progress Reports
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents Day (Schools closed)

March 2027

  • Mar 5, 2027 — End of 3rd Nine Weeks
  • Mar 11, 2027 — Teacher Admin Day (No school for students)
  • Mar 12, 2027 — 3rd Nine Weeks Report Cards
  • Mar 18, 2027 — Parent/Teacher Conferences (All grades)
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday (Schools closed)

April 2027

  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break (Schools closed)
  • Apr 14-16, 2027 — Progress Reports

May 2027

  • May 7, 2027 — Teacher Admin Day (No school for students)
  • May 27, 2027 — Teacher Workday (No school for students)
  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day of School (2-hour day); Report Cards Issued

June 2027

July 2027

Rutherford County Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 4, 2026 In-service Day (No school for students) District source
  • Aug 5, 2026 In-service Day (No school for students) District source
  • Aug 6, 2026 Teacher Workday / Election Day (No school for students) District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 In-service / Safety Day (No school for students) District source
  • May 27, 2027 Teacher Workday (No school for students) District source

Rutherford County Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Aug 3, 2026 Admin/Safety Day (No school for students) Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (Schools closed) Holiday
  • Sep 18, 2026 Teacher Admin Day (No school for students) Holiday
  • Oct 5-9, 2026 Fall Break (Schools closed) Break
  • Nov 3, 2026 Teacher Admin Day / Election Day (No school for students) Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break (Schools closed) Break
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break (Schools closed) Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Holiday (Schools closed) Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents Day (Schools closed) Holiday
  • Mar 11, 2027 Teacher Admin Day (No school for students) Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday (Schools closed) Holiday
  • Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break (Schools closed) Break
  • May 7, 2027 Teacher Admin Day (No school for students) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Rutherford County Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now34 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 14, 2026.
Full term dates table

Rutherford County Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 3, 2026Admin/Safety Day (No school for students)
Aug 4, 2026In-service Day (No school for students)
Aug 5, 2026In-service Day (No school for students)
Aug 6, 2026Teacher Workday / Election Day (No school for students)
Aug 7, 2026Orientation Day for Students (2-hour day)
Aug 10, 2026First Full Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (Schools closed)
Sep 9-11, 2026Progress Reports
Sep 18, 2026Teacher Admin Day (No school for students)
Oct 2, 2026End of 1st Nine Weeks
Oct 5-9, 2026Fall Break (Schools closed)
Oct 16, 20261st Nine Weeks Report Cards
Oct 20, 2026Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov 3, 2026Teacher Admin Day / Election Day (No school for students)
Nov 4-6, 2026Progress Reports
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break (Schools closed)
Dec 18, 2026Abbreviated Day (2 hours); End of 2nd Nine Weeks
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break (Schools closed)
Jan 4, 2027In-service / Safety Day (No school for students)
Jan 5, 2027Students Return from Winter Break
Jan 8, 20272nd Nine Weeks Report Cards
Jan 18, 2027MLK Holiday (Schools closed)
Feb 3-5, 2027Progress Reports
Feb 15, 2027Presidents Day (Schools closed)
Mar 5, 2027End of 3rd Nine Weeks
Mar 11, 2027Teacher Admin Day (No school for students)
Mar 12, 20273rd Nine Weeks Report Cards
Mar 18, 2027Parent/Teacher Conferences (All grades)
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday (Schools closed)
Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027Spring Break (Schools closed)
Apr 14-16, 2027Progress Reports
May 7, 2027Teacher Admin Day (No school for students)
May 27, 2027Teacher Workday (No school for students)
May 28, 2027Last Day of School (2-hour day); Report Cards Issued

Rutherford County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Rutherford County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first full day of school for Rutherford County Schools is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is orientation day for students in Rutherford County Schools?
Orientation Day for students is Friday, August 7, 2026, and it is a 2-hour day.
When is Fall Break in Rutherford County Schools?
Fall Break runs from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026. Schools are closed during this time.
When is Thanksgiving break in Rutherford County Schools?
Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026.
When is Christmas break in Rutherford County Schools?
Christmas Break begins on Monday, December 21, 2026 and continues through Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do students return from Winter Break in Rutherford County Schools?
Students return from Winter Break on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Spring Break in Rutherford County Schools?
Spring Break is scheduled from Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Rutherford County Schools?
The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. It is a 2-hour day and report cards are issued.
Are there any major holidays when schools are closed during the year?
Yes. Schools are closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026, MLK Day on January 18, 2027, Presidents Day on February 15, 2027, and Good Friday on March 26, 2027.

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Rutherford County Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Rutherford County Schools for 2026-2027?
The first full day of school for Rutherford County Schools is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is orientation day for students in Rutherford County Schools?
Orientation Day for students is Friday, August 7, 2026, and it is a 2-hour day.
When is Fall Break in Rutherford County Schools?
Fall Break runs from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2026. Schools are closed during this time.
When is Thanksgiving break in Rutherford County Schools?
Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026.
When is Christmas break in Rutherford County Schools?
Christmas Break begins on Monday, December 21, 2026 and continues through Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do students return from Winter Break in Rutherford County Schools?
Students return from Winter Break on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Spring Break in Rutherford County Schools?
Spring Break is scheduled from Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Rutherford County Schools?
The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. It is a 2-hour day and report cards are issued.
Are there any major holidays when schools are closed during the year?
Yes. Schools are closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026, MLK Day on January 18, 2027, Presidents Day on February 15, 2027, and Good Friday on March 26, 2027.

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