Tennessee School Calendars 2026-2027
We track 6 Tennessee school districts, serving about 392,000 students, each checked against the district’s official 2026-2027 calendar. The first day of school ranges from August 3, 2026 to August 11, 2026, and the last day from May 19, 2027 to May 28, 2027. Spring break 2027 starts as early as Mar 8 and as late as Mar 29; the most common week begins Mar 15 (2 of 6 districts).
When does school start in Tennessee?
| District | First day | Last day | Winter break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Thu, May 20, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 4 |
| Hamilton County Schools | Wed, Aug 5, 2026 | Wed, May 19, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Rutherford County Schools | Fri, Aug 7, 2026 | Fri, May 28, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Knox County Schools | Mon, Aug 10, 2026 | Wed, May 26, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Williamson County Schools | Mon, Aug 10, 2026 | Thu, May 27, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 4 |
| Metro Nashville Public Schools | Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Tue, May 25, 2027 | Dec 21 to Dec 31 |
Spring break 2027 in Tennessee
| District | Spring break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County Schools | Mar 8-12, 2027 | Mon, Mar 15, 2027 |
| Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
| Williamson County Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
| Hamilton County Schools | Mar 22-25, 2027 | Tue, Mar 30, 2027 |
| Metro Nashville Public Schools | Mar 22-25, 2027 | Mon, Mar 29, 2027 |
| Rutherford County Schools | Mar 29 to Apr 2, 2027 | Mon, Apr 5, 2027 |
Tennessee spring break 2027, grouped by week →
Tennessee winter break 2026: last day before the break and first day back →
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