KCS Calendar 2026-27: Knox County Schools Calendar
The next school break in Knox County Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Knox County Schools.
60,185 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day for Students (½ Day) | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 5 – 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12) (Student Holiday) | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Systemwide In-service Day (½ Day School-based; Administrative Day (½ Day Teacher Work Day) | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Knox County Schools Closed) | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12) (Student Holiday) | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 8 – 12, 2027 | 5 |
| Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) | Mar 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (School-based) (PreK-12) (Student Holiday) | Apr 7, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day for Students (½ Day) | May 26, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day for Students (½ Day) | Aug 10, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 11 – 15, 2027 | 5 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12) (Student Holiday) | Nov 2, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 24 – 26, 2027 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 20, 2027 – Jan 3, 2028 | 15 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Knox County Schools Closed) | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Systemwide In-Service Day (PreK-12) (Student Holiday) | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 6 – 10, 2028 | 5 |
| Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed) | Apr 14, 2028 | 1 |
| Inservice (Building) (Student Holiday) | Apr 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Day for Students (½ Day) | May 24, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Knox County Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Knox County Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Knox County Schools have 4 breaks, adding up to 25 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Knox County Schools have in 2026-2027?
25 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Knox County Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.