Knox County Schools First Day of School 2027 Mark Tuesday, August 10, 2027: that is when Knox County Schools students go back to school in 2027, per the district’s board-approved 2027-2028 calendar.
First day 2027 Tue, Aug 10, 2027
Last day this year Wed, May 26, 2027
Summer break 75 days
Last day 2028 Wed, May 24, 2028
Verified against Knox County Schools’ official 2027-2028 calendar on September 26, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High .
Source: 2027-2028 Knox County Schools Calendar (PDF) · district calendar page
Note: Shown as the Next Year calendar on the district's calendar page, which says calendars are published once approved by the Board of Education. Source is its Printer Friendly Version (Google Doc); both give the same dates. Winter Break is printed as December 20 - January 3; January 3 is also a systemwide in-service day, and students return Tuesday, January 4. The first day (Aug 10) and last day (May 24) are half days for students, as are Sep 15, Nov 17, Dec 17, Feb 2 and Mar 22. In-service days with no school for students: Nov 2, Feb 21 and Apr 17 (Feb 21 is Presidents' Day, but the calendar lists it only as a systemwide in-service day/student holiday). Schools are closed Friday April 14 (listed as "Holiday"). 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.
First day of school 2027 nearby Frequently asked questions What is the first day of school for Knox County Schools in 2027? Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
How long is summer break in Knox County Schools? 75 days: the 2026-2027 school year ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027 and the next one starts Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
When does the 2027-2028 school year end for Knox County Schools? Wednesday, May 24, 2028.
See a wrong date? Tell us We check every report against the district's official calendar, usually within two days. You are reporting a date for Knox County Schools.