Memphis-Shelby County Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 3, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 3, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 12–19, 2026 | 8 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break II | March 26–29, 2027 | 4 days |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 20, 2027 |
Worth knowing: This calendar is still waiting on final state approval, so dates could change.
Source: Memphis-Shelby County Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted April 2026. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Memphis-Shelby County Schools typically starts early August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Memphis-Shelby County Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 3, 2026.
When is Memphis-Shelby County Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Memphis-Shelby County Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Memphis-Shelby County Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 20, 2027.
Has Memphis-Shelby County Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Memphis-Shelby County Schools serves about 110,000 students in Shelby County. Official site: scsk12.org.
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