Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Jefferson County Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Jefferson County 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 13 schools in Tennessee. Classes begin August 5, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Jefferson County Schools before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Jefferson County Schools.
Common Questions
Jefferson County Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Jefferson County Schools is August 5, 2026. This is a partial day with bus dismissal at 9:30 AM. The first full day of school is August 7, 2026.
Fall break for Jefferson County Schools is scheduled from October 12 through October 16, 2026.
Thanksgiving break in Jefferson County Schools runs from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
Christmas break for Jefferson County Schools begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 3, 2027.
Winter break in Jefferson County Schools is part of the Christmas holiday period, from December 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
Spring break for Jefferson County Schools is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Jefferson County Schools will observe Good Friday on March 26, 2027, and there will be no school for students on this day.
The last day of school for students in Jefferson County Schools is May 26, 2027.
Yes. Professional development or teacher in-service days with no school for students include September 8, 2026; November 3, 2026; April 9, 2027; and select teacher workdays at the beginning of the school year.
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