Madison County Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Madison County Schools starts school on August 13, 2026, later than 4 of the 6 other Kentucky districts we track. Its spring break (Apr 5-9, 2027) is one week later than the most common Kentucky week, which starts March 29 (4 of 7 districts). The last day of school is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
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All 2026-2027 dates
171 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 13, 2026 | First day of school |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Oct 5 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Fall Break · 5 school days off |
| Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving · 3 school days off |
| Mon, Dec 21 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Break · 9 school days off |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Years Day |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Apr 5 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | Spring Break · 5 school days off |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last day of school |
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Long weekends in 2026-2027
Besides the breaks above, Madison County Schools students have 5 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.
| Days off | Length | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Fri, Sep 18 to Sun, Sep 20 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 21 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2027 for Madison County Schools?
Spring break is Mon, Apr 5 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, April 2, 2027, and students return Monday, April 12, 2027.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Madison County Schools?
The first day of school is Thursday, August 13, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
Is there school on Presidents’ Day in Madison County Schools?
No. Monday, February 15, 2027 is a day off for students (Teacher workday, no school for students).
When is winter break 2026 for Madison County Schools?
Winter break runs Mon, Dec 21 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Counting weekends and the adjacent days without school, students are off 17 days in a row and go back Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How long is Thanksgiving break in Madison County Schools?
3 school days: Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.
Where do these Madison County Schools dates come from?
Source: the district's “2026-2027 School Year Calendar”, checked on September 29, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.
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About the district: Madison County Schools is based in Richmond, Kentucky (Madison County), with about 11,132 students in 23 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.madison.kyschools.us. See all Kentucky school calendars.