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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 5
Fall Break
No-school days
34 weekdays
9 single days + 25 break days
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027
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School year at a glance

Last Day No School Break Conferences School Day
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

In-service Day
Tue, Aug 4 – Thu, Aug 6
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
Fall Break
Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 11
9 days off
5 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 27 – Sun, Apr 4
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 6th No school

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 5th – Friday, October 9th · 5 school days off Break
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, October 20th Conferences

November 2026

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, March 18th Conferences
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Teacher Workday Thursday, May 27th No school
  • Last Day of School Friday, May 28th Last day

Schools using this calendar

51 schools follow the Rutherford County calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
B
Barfield ElementaryBlackman Elementary SchoolBlackman High SchoolBlackman Middle SchoolBrown'S Chapel Elementary SchoolBuchanan Elementary
C
Cedar Grove ElementaryCentral Magnet SchoolChristiana ElementaryChristiana Middle School
D
Daniel Mckee Alternative SchoolDavid Youree Elementary
E
Eagleville School
H
Holloway High SchoolHomer Pittard Campus School
J
John Colemon Elementary
K
Kittrell Elementary
L
Lascassas ElementaryLavergne High SchoolLavergne Lake Elementary SchoolLavergne Middle School
M
Mcfadden School Of Excellence
O
Oakland High SchoolOakland Middle School
P
Plainview Elementary School
R
Riverdale High SchoolRock Springs ElementaryRock Springs Middle SchoolRockvale ElementaryRockvale High SchoolRockvale Middle SchoolRocky Fork Elementary SchoolRocky Fork Middle SchoolRoy L Waldron ElementaryRutherford County Adult High SchoolRutherford County Virtual School
S
Siegel High SchoolSiegel Middle SchoolSmyrna ElementarySmyrna High SchoolSmyrna Middle SchoolSmyrna PrimarySmyrna West Alternative SchoolStewarts Creek Elementary SchoolStewarts Creek High SchoolStewarts Creek Middle SchoolStewartsboro Elementary
T
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/Magnet School For The Arts
W
Walter Hill ElementaryWhitworth-Buchanan Middle SchoolWilson Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Rutherford County in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Rutherford County on nine single days in 2026-2027: Tuesday, August 4 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 5 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 6 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Thursday, May 27 (Teacher Workday). 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 Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Rutherford County in 2026-2027?
The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027.
How many days off does Rutherford County have in 2026-2027?
About 34 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 25 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Rutherford 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 (ten school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Rutherford County?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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