Knox County Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Knox County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 10, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 5, 2026 - October 9, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holidays | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| First Day for Students after Winter Break | January 5, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 8, 2027 - March 12, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 26, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 3–11, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 5–9, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 3–4, 2026; Oct 10–11, 2026 | 9 days |
| Thanksgiving Holidays Window | Nov 25–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 25–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027 | 17 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 6–14, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 8–12, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027; Mar 13–14, 2027 | 9 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Mar 26–29, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 26, 2027; Mar 29, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 27–28, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End 4½-weeks Grading Period | September 9, 2026 (Wed) |
| End First 9-weeks Grading Period | October 16, 2026 (Fri) |
| End 4½-weeks Grading Period | November 17, 2026 (Tue) |
| End Second 9-weeks Grading Period / End First Semester | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| End 4½-weeks Grading Period | February 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| End Third 9-weeks Grading Period | March 19, 2027 (Fri) |
| End 4½-weeks Grading Period | April 23, 2027 (Fri) |
| End Fourth 9-weeks Grading Period / End Second Semester | May 26, 2027 (Wed) |
Knox County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
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Knox County Schools: Enrollment & Schools
Tennessee public education enrollment snapshot for 2024–2025, reported as of the 2024–25 TDOE reporting snapshot.
Schools by grades served
Counts use grade levels reported in the 2024–2025 Tennessee Department of Education school profile. Grade-band counts may overlap when one school serves more than one band.
Compared With Tennessee Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Tennessee calendar pages.
Knox County Schools lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Knox County Schools uses this Spring Break week, while Kingsport City Schools (March 22, 2027 - March 26, 2027) and Lake County Schools (March 22, 2027 - March 29, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Knox County Schools starts on this date; Kingsport City Schools (August 3, 2026) and Lakeland School System (August 6, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Knox County Schools lists 9 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
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About This Calendar
Data Source: 2026-2027 Knox County Schools Calendar from the district calendar page. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Knox County Schools, the Tennessee Department of Education, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.