Knox County Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Knox County Schools runs from August 10, 2026 to May 26, 2027: 177 instructional days, four breaks totaling 23 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 21 to Jan 1). Spring break is Mar 8-12, 2027, one week earlier than neighboring Blount County Schools.

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First dayMon, Aug 10, 2026

Last dayWed, May 26, 2027

Spring breakMar 8-12, 2027back Mon, Mar 15, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Tue, Jan 5, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

177 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Knox County Schools 2026-2027 Knox County Schools Calendar dates
Date	Event
Mon, Aug 10, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Aug 10, 2026	Early release
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Early release
Mon, Oct 5 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Early release
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays · 3 school days off
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early release
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Early release
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Mar 8 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Early release
Fri, Mar 26 to Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) · 2 school days off
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, May 26, 2027	Early release
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against Knox County Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 26, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: 2026-2027 Knox County Schools Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: The district's calendar page says calendars are published once approved by the Board of Education. Source is the Printer Friendly Version (Google Doc) linked from the Current Year calendar on that page; both give the same dates. The first day (Aug 10) and last day (May 26) are half days for students, as are Sep 16, Nov 18, Dec 18, Jan 27 and Mar 24. Systemwide in-service days with no school for students: Nov 3, Jan 4, Feb 15 and Apr 7 (Feb 15 is Presidents' Day, but the calendar lists it only as a systemwide in-service day/student holiday, not as a holiday). Schools are closed Friday March 26 and Monday March 29 (listed as "Holiday"). The calendar summary lists 180 instructional days: 177 student days plus 3 days accumulated under the daily 7-hour schedule. Up to 8 instructional days can be cancelled for inclement weather or illness before any make-up days are required.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Knox County Schools students have 4 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
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 26 to Mon, Mar 29	4 days	Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed)

Nearby districts

Compare Knox County Schools with Blount County Schools or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Knox County Schools	Aug 10	Mar 8-12	May 26
Blount County Schools	Jul 31	Mar 15-19	May 20
Sevier County School System	Aug 7	Mar 29 to Apr 2	May 28
Hamblen County Schools	Jul 30	Mar 22-26	May 19
Hamilton County Schools	Aug 5	Mar 22-25	May 19

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Knox County Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 8 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 5, 2027, and students return Monday, March 15, 2027.

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Knox County Schools?

The first day of school is Monday, August 10, 2026 and the last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, 177 student days in total.

Is there school on Good Friday in Knox County Schools?

No. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a day off for students (Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed)).

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Knox County Schools?

No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

Is there school on Presidents’ Day in Knox County Schools?

No. Monday, February 15, 2027 is a day off for students (Teacher workday, no school for students).

Where do these Knox County Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “2026-2027 Knox County Schools Calendar”, checked on September 26, 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: Knox County Schools is based in Knoxville, Tennessee (Knox County), with about 60,185 students in 93 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.knoxschools.org. See all Tennessee school calendars.