Memphis-Shelby County Schools serves 100,000 students across 200 schools in Tennessee for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 3, 2026 and end May 20, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Memphis-Shelby County Schools before scheduling around them.
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School Calendar
Download Memphis-Shelby County Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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Common Questions
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 3, 2026. This day also marks the beginning of Quarter 1.
Spring Break in Memphis-Shelby County Schools is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027. Students return to school on March 22, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 4, 2027. Students return to school on January 5, 2027.
Winter Break for Memphis-Shelby County Schools runs from December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027, with classes resuming on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Students will return to school after the holiday break.
The last day of school for students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools is May 20, 2027. This date also marks the end of Quarter 4 and Semester 2.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 12 through October 19, 2026. Students return to school on October 20, 2026.
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027, when students return from Winter Break and start Quarter 3.
Students will have a holiday on January 18, 2027, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Presidents Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and students will not attend school on that day.
First semester exams are scheduled for December 16-18, 2026. Second semester exams are scheduled for May 18-20, 2027.
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled on September 10, 2026 (High School), September 14, 2026 (Middle School), September 17, 2026 (Elementary School), January 21, 2027 (High School), January 26, 2027 (Middle School), and January 28, 2027 (Elementary School).
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