2026-27 School Year
Rutherford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| In-Service Day (No school for students) | Monday, August 3, 2026 | District calendar |
| Admin/Safety Day (No school for students) | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | District calendar |
| In-Service Day (No school for students) | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | District calendar |
| Teacher Workday / Election Day (No school for students) | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | District calendar |
| Orientation Day for Students (2-hour day) | Friday, August 7, 2026 | District calendar |
| First Day of School (first full day for students) | Monday, August 10, 2026 | District calendar |
| Labor Day (Schools closed) | Monday, September 7, 2026 | District calendar |
| Teacher Admin Day (No school for students) | Friday, September 18, 2026 | District calendar |
| Fall Break (Schools closed) | October 5, 2026 through October 9, 2026 | District calendar |
| Teacher Admin Day / Election Day (No school for students) | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | District calendar |
| Thanksgiving Break (Schools closed) | November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026 | District calendar |
| Abbreviated Day for students and teachers (2 hours); End of 2nd Nine Weeks | Friday, December 18, 2026 | District calendar |
| Winter Break (Schools closed) | December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 | District calendar |
| In-Service / Safety Day (No school for students) | Monday, January 4, 2027 | District calendar |
| Students Return from Winter Break | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 | District calendar |
| MLK Holiday (Schools closed) | Monday, January 18, 2027 | District calendar |
| Presidents Day (Schools closed) | Monday, February 15, 2027 | District calendar |
| Teacher Admin Day (No school for students) | Thursday, March 11, 2027 | District calendar |
| Good Friday (Schools closed) | Friday, March 26, 2027 | District calendar |
| Spring Break (Schools closed) | March 29, 2027 through April 2, 2027 | District calendar |
| Teacher Admin Day (No school for students) | Friday, May 7, 2027 | District calendar |
| Teacher Workday (No school for students) | Thursday, May 27, 2027 | District calendar |
| Last Day of School (2-hour day; report cards issued) | Friday, May 28, 2027 | District calendar |