Blount County 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Wednesday
October 7
Fall Break
No-school days
35 weekdays
11 single days + 24 break days
First day
Friday
July 31
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 20
2027

School year at a glance

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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Fall Break
Sat, Oct 3 – Mon, Oct 12
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 13 – Mon, Mar 22
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

July 2026

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, July 22nd No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, July 23rd No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, July 27th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, July 28th No school
  • First Day of School Friday, July 31st First day

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 6th No school

September 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, September 4th No school
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 5th – Friday, October 9th · 5 school days off Break
  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 31st · 9 school days off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break
  • Professional Development Day Monday, March 22nd No school

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 20th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 21st No school

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Blount County in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Blount County on 16 single days in 2026-2027: Wednesday, July 22 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, July 23 (Teacher Workday); Monday, July 27 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, July 28 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 6 (Professional Development Day); Friday, September 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day), and six more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 31) and Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Blount County in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Blount County is Friday, July 31, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 20, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Blount County?
About 175 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Blount County have in 2026-2027?
About 35 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 24 weekdays of breaks plus 11 single days off. There are also eight long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Blount County in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (nine school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-three school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, March 23 to Thursday, May 20.
Which month has the most days off at Blount County?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Blount County, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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