Rutherford County Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Rutherford 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 7, 2026 (Fri) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Fall Break | October 5, 2026 - October 9, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Students Return from 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 |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 28, 2027 (Fri) | 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 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 1, 2027; Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026; Jan 2–3, 2027 | 17 days |
| Spring Break Window | Mar 26–Apr 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 26, 2027; Mar 29–Apr 2, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 27–28, 2027; Apr 3–4, 2027 | 10 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Progress Reports | September 9, 2026 - September 11, 2026 |
| First Grading Period Ends | October 2, 2026 (Fri) |
| First Grading Period Report Cards | October 16, 2026 (Fri) |
| Parent/Teacher Conferences | October 20, 2026 (Tue) |
| Progress Reports | November 4, 2026 - November 6, 2026 |
| Second Grading Period Ends | December 18, 2026 (Fri) |
| Second Grading Period Report Cards | January 8, 2027 (Fri) |
| Progress Reports | February 3, 2027 - February 5, 2027 |
| Third Grading Period Ends | March 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Third Grading Period Report Cards | March 12, 2027 (Fri) |
| Parent/Teacher Conferences | March 18, 2027 (Thu) |
| Progress Reports | April 14, 2027 - April 16, 2027 |
| Report Cards Issued | May 28, 2027 (Fri) |
Rutherford County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 tennesseeschoolcalendar.com
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Rutherford 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.
Rutherford County Schools lists Fall Break as 5 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Rutherford County Schools uses this Spring Break week, while Rogersville City School (March 15, 2027 - March 19, 2027) and Scott County Schools (March 22, 2027 - March 25, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Rutherford County Schools starts on this date; Rogersville City School (August 3, 2026) and Robertson County Schools (August 4, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Rutherford County Schools ends on this date; Rogersville City School (May 21, 2027) and Sequatchie County Schools (May 25, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Rutherford County Schools' current intake-designated v02 2026-2027 academic calendar, revised June 3, 2026. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Rutherford 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.