Memphis-Shelby County Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Memphis-Shelby County Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
District draft: dates may change before approval. Learn more.
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 3, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 12, 2026 - October 19, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | No School |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 15, 2027 - March 19, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Break II | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break II | March 29, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 20, 2027 (Thu) | School Closes |
Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break Window | Oct 10–19, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 12–19, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 10–11, 2026 | 10 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 21–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 23–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 21–22, 2026; Nov 28–29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026 | 17 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 13–21, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 15–19, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 13–14, 2027; Mar 20–21, 2027 | 9 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Students Return / Beginning of Q2 | October 20, 2026 (Tue) |
| Students Return / Beginning of Q3/S2 | January 5, 2027 (Tue) |
| Students Return / Beginning of Q4 | March 22, 2027 (Mon) |
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
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Memphis-Shelby 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.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is marked draft, so dates may change before board approval or final district publication.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools lists Fall Break as 6 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools uses this Spring Break week, while Meigs County Schools (March 8, 2027 - March 12, 2027) and Metro Nashville Public Schools (March 22, 2027 - March 25, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Memphis-Shelby County Schools 2026-2027 draft calendar. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Memphis-Shelby 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.