2026-27 School Year
Knox County Schools Calendar
Key dates for the 2026-27 school year, from the district's own published calendar. Always confirm with the district before making plans; dates can change mid-year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School (Half-Day for Students) | Monday, August 10, 2026 | District calendar |
| Labor Day (Schools Closed) | Monday, September 7, 2026 | District calendar |
| Fall Break | October 5, 2026 through October 9, 2026 | District calendar |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | District calendar |
| Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed) | November 25, 2026 through November 27, 2026 | District calendar |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 | District calendar |
| Systemwide In-Service / Administrative Day (No Students) | Monday, January 4, 2027 | District calendar |
| Students Return from Winter Break (Full Day) | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 | District calendar |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools Closed) | Monday, January 18, 2027 | District calendar |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) | Monday, February 15, 2027 | District calendar |
| Spring Break | March 8, 2027 through March 12, 2027 | District calendar |
| Holiday (Schools Closed) | Friday, March 26, 2027 | District calendar |
| Holiday (Schools Closed) | Monday, March 29, 2027 | District calendar |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) | Wednesday, April 7, 2027 | District calendar |
| Last Day of School (Half-Day for Students) | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 | District calendar |
| Juneteenth (Schools Closed) | Friday, June 18, 2027 | District calendar |