MSCS Calendar 2026-27: Memphis-Shelby County Schools Calendar
The fall break is under way, until Monday, October 19.
All school breaks and days off for Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
111,124 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day for Students | Aug 3, 2026(provisional) | 1 |
| Labor Day (Students Out) | Sep 7, 2026(provisional) | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 12 – 19, 2026(provisional) | 8 |
| Veterans Day (Students Out) | Nov 11, 2026(provisional) | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026(provisional) | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027(provisional) | 15 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Students Out) | Jan 18, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Presidents Day (Students Out) | Feb 15, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 15 – 19, 2027(provisional) | 5 |
| Spring Break II (Students Out) | Mar 26, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Spring Break II (Students Out) | Mar 29, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Last Day for Students | May 20, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Memphis-Shelby County Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Memphis-Shelby County Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools have 4 breaks, adding up to 33 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 Memphis-Shelby County Schools have in 2026-2027?
33 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Memphis-Shelby 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.