Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Shelby County Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Shelby County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 7,000 students across 11 schools in Kentucky. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Shelby County Public Schools before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Shelby County Public Schools.
Common Questions
Shelby County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Shelby County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break for Shelby County Public Schools is scheduled from March 29 through April 2, 2027.
Christmas Break for Shelby County Public Schools begins on December 21, 2026.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return to school on January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in Shelby County Public Schools is May 27, 2027.
Fall Break is from October 12 through October 16, 2026.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and there will be no school.
School resumes on January 4, 2027, following Winter Break.
Potential make-up days are scheduled from June 1 through June 4, 2027, if needed due to weather or other closures.
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