Metro Nashville Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Stockpiled PD Day (students do not report) | October 9, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 12–16, 2026 | 5 days |
| Parent Conference Day (students do not report) | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Stockpiled PD Day (students do not report) | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Stockpiled PD Day (students do not report) | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 | 5 days |
| Last day of school | Tuesday, May 25, 2027 |
Worth knowing: If winter weather closes schools, make-up days could push the year into early June; the last day and grade 9–12 exam days are half days.
Source: Metro Nashville Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Metro Nashville Public 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 Metro Nashville Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Metro Nashville Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Metro Nashville Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Metro Nashville Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Metro Nashville Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
Has Metro Nashville Public 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 Metro Nashville Public Schools
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools serves about 80,000 students in Davidson County. Official site: mnps.org.
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