For the 2026–2027 school year, Smith County Schools publishes its official academic calendar for Tennessee. Classes begin Jan 5 and end May 28. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Smith County Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Smith County Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Smith County Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- Inservice DayAug 3, 2026Teacher Day
- Admin DayAug 4, 2026Event
- Half DayAug 5, 2026Early Release
- Inservice DayAug 6, 2026Teacher Day
- Admin DayAug 7, 2026Event
- First Full DayAug 10, 2026Event
- No SchoolSep 7, 2026No School
- Parent Teacher ConferencesOct 8, 2026Teacher Day
- Fall BreakOct 12 — Oct 16No School
- Parent Teacher ConferencesOct 22, 2026Teacher Day
- PD Day (No Students)Nov 3, 2026Event
- Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 — Nov 27No School
- Half DayDec 18, 2026Early Release
- Christmas BreakDec 21 — Jan 1No School
- Admin Day (No Students)Jan 4, 2027Event
- First Day Back from Christmas BreakJan 5, 2027School Opens
- No SchoolJan 18, 2027No School
- No SchoolFeb 15, 2027No School
- Spring BreakMar 22 — Mar 29No School
- Last Full Day of SchoolMay 26, 2027Event
- Admin Day (No Students)May 27, 2027Event
- Half DayMay 28, 2027Early Release
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Smith County Schools SCS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Smith County Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Smith County Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against smithcoedu.com.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Smith County Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Smith County Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first full day of school for Smith County Schools is August 10, 2026.
Spring Break in Smith County Schools is from March 22-29, 2027.
Christmas Break in Smith County Schools is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
The calendar lists Christmas Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Students return after an administrative day on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break in Smith County Schools is from November 23-27, 2026.
The last full day of school is May 26, 2027. May 28, 2027 is a half day.
Fall Break is from October 12-16, 2026.
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 8 and October 22, 2026.
Half days are scheduled for August 5, 2026, December 18, 2026, and May 28, 2027.
A PD Day with no students is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Inservice Days are scheduled for August 3 and August 6, 2026.
Admin Days are scheduled for August 4, August 7, 2026, January 4, 2027, and May 27, 2027.
Students return from Christmas Break on January 5, 2027.
Yes. Smith County Schools are closed on September 7, 2026.
Yes. There is no school on January 18, 2027.
Yes. There is no school on February 15, 2027.
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