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Knox County School District calendar 2026/27 and 2027/28 (Tennessee)
The next break in Knox County School District is Thanksgiving Holidays, from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026 (3 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
First day of school: Mon 10 Aug 2026 · Last day of school: Wed 26 May 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Mon 10 Aug 2026 | Mon 10 Aug 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day – Holiday | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 16 Sep 2026 | Wed 16 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Fall Break | Mon 5 Oct 2026 | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) No school for students | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 18 Nov 2026 | Wed 18 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving Holidays | Wed 25 Nov 2026 | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | 3 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 1 |
| Winter Break | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) No school for students | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Spring Break | Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Fri 12 Mar 2027 | 5 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 24 Mar 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) No school for students | Wed 7 Apr 2027 | Wed 7 Apr 2027 | 1 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 26 May 2027 | Wed 26 May 2027 | 1 |
School year 2027/28
First day of school: Tue 10 Aug 2027 · Last day of school: Wed 24 May 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Tue 10 Aug 2027 | Tue 10 Aug 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | 1 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 15 Sep 2027 | Wed 15 Sep 2027 | 1 |
| Fall Break | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 | 5 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) No school for students | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | 1 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 17 Nov 2027 | Wed 17 Nov 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving Holidays | Wed 24 Nov 2027 | Fri 26 Nov 2027 | 3 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 1 |
| Winter Break | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Mon 3 Jan 2028 | 15 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon 17 Jan 2028 | Mon 17 Jan 2028 | 1 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 2 Feb 2028 | Wed 2 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (Student Holiday) No school for students | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Spring Break | Mon 6 Mar 2028 | Fri 10 Mar 2028 | 5 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 22 Mar 2028 | Wed 22 Mar 2028 | 1 |
| Holiday | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | 1 |
| Inservice (Building) (Student Holiday) No school for students | Mon 17 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 | 1 |
| Half-Day for Students Early release | Wed 24 May 2028 | Wed 24 May 2028 | 1 |
Public holidays in Tennessee, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon 15 Feb 2027 | President's Day |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Fri 18 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Sun 4 Jul 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Independence Day Observed |
| Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Labor Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving Holidays 2026 in Knox County School District?
Thanksgiving Holidays 2026 in Knox County School District is from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026, 3 days including weekends.
When is Winter Break 2026 in Knox County School District?
Winter Break 2026 in Knox County School District is from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, 12 days including weekends.
When is Spring Break 2027 in Knox County School District?
Spring Break 2027 in Knox County School District is from Monday 8 March 2027 to Friday 12 March 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is the last day of school in Knox County School District?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is Wednesday 26 May 2027.
When is Fall Break 2027 in Knox County School District?
Fall Break 2027 in Knox County School District is from Monday 11 October 2027 to Friday 15 October 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When does school start in Knox County School District?
The first day of school for 2027/28 is Tuesday 10 August 2027.
When is the last day of school in Knox County School District?
The last day of the 2027/28 school year is Wednesday 24 May 2028.
Can I add the Knox County School District school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | www.knoxschools.org | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| 2027/28 | Researched by Holibase | www.knoxschools.org | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
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