Knox County school calendar 2026–27 and 2027–28
2026–27 school year
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First day of schoolMon, Aug 10, 2026District
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Fall BreakMon, Oct 5 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026District7 days off
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Systemwide In-Service DayTue, Nov 3, 2026District
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Thanksgiving HolidaysWed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026District5 days off
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Winter BreakMon, Dec 21, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027District14 days off
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Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 18, 2027District
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Systemwide In-Service DayMon, Feb 15, 2027District
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Spring BreakMon, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 14, 2027District7 days off
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Good FridayFri, Mar 26, 2027District
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Easter MondayMon, Mar 29, 2027District
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Systemwide In-Service DayWed, Apr 7, 2027District
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Last day of schoolWed, May 26, 2027District
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Summer breakThu, May 27 – Mon, Aug 9, 2027District75 days off
2027–28 school year
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First day of schoolTue, Aug 10, 2027District
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Labor Day - HolidayMon, Sep 6, 2027District
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Fall BreakMon, Oct 11 – Sun, Oct 17, 2027District7 days off
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Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday)Tue, Nov 2, 2027District
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Thanksgiving HolidaysWed, Nov 24 – Sun, Nov 28, 2027District5 days off
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Winter BreakMon, Dec 20, 2027 – Sun, Jan 9, 2028District21 days off
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - HolidayMon, Jan 17, 2028District
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Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday)Mon, Feb 21, 2028District
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Spring BreakMon, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 12, 2028District7 days off
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HolidayFri, Apr 14, 2028District
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Inservice (Building) (Student Holiday)Mon, Apr 17, 2028District
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Last day of schoolWed, May 24, 2028District
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Memorial Day - HolidayMon, May 29, 2028District
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Juneteenth - HolidayMon, Jun 19, 2028District
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Questions parents ask
When does school start in Knox County for 2026–27?
The first day of school for the 2026–27 school year is Mon, Aug 10, 2026, per the district’s published calendar. Charter and private schools in the area can set their own start dates.
When is spring break in Knox County in 2027?
Spring break runs Mon, Mar 8, 2027 through Sun, Mar 14, 2027, inclusive. Students return on the next school day.
When is the last day of school in Knox County for 2026–27?
The last day of the 2026–27 school year is Wed, May 26, 2027.
Do all Knox County schools follow this calendar?
District-run public schools follow it, including the single no-school days the district sets. Charter and private schools set their own calendars, so if your school is one of those, check with the school directly before booking anything.
How do I get these dates in my calendar?
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