Knox County Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 10, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 5–9, 2026 | 5 days |
| Systemwide In-Service Day | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Systemwide In-Service/Administrative Day | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Systemwide In-Service Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 8–12, 2027 | 5 days |
| Holiday (Good Friday) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Holiday | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Systemwide In-Service Day | April 7, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The first and last days are half days for students, with five more half days on September 16, November 18, December 18, January 27 and March 24.
Source: Knox County Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Knox County Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027, and the last day is May 24, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Knox County Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Knox County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is Knox County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Knox County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Knox County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 8–12, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Knox County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Has Knox County Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
About Knox County Schools
Knox County Schools serves about 61,000 students in Knox County. Official site: knoxschools.org.
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