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Kentucky School Calendars 2027-2028
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Kentucky school districts, plus first and last days.
Fall break
Fri – Fri
Oct 1–8
2027 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 24–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 20–31
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Apr 3–7
2028 · most common dates
Holidays and Kentucky schools
Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Kentucky districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 | Federal holiday | 50% |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 0% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 26 | State holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Eve (observed) | Thu, Dec 23 | State holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 24 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Eve (observed) | Thu, Dec 30 | State holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 31 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 21 | Federal holiday | 50% |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 | State holiday | 25% |
Kentucky school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County Schools | Aug 11 | May 19 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20–31 | Apr 3–7 | 26 |
| Fayette County Public Schools | Aug 11 | May 24 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Apr 3–7 | 32 |
| Jessamine County Schools | Aug 23 | May 26 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Apr 3–7 | 30 |
| Kenton County School District | Aug 18 | May 25 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20–31 | Apr 10–14 | 28 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
Kentucky school calendar questions
When is fall break 2027 in Kentucky?
Most often Oct 1–8, 2027: about 33% of the Kentucky districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Mon, Oct 11. For example: Fayette County Public Schools, Oct 1–8; Jessamine County Schools, Oct 4–8; Campbell County Schools, Oct 11–15.
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Kentucky?
Most often Nov 24–26, 2027: about 100% of the Kentucky districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. For example: Fayette County Public Schools, Nov 24–26; Kenton County School District, Nov 24–26; Jessamine County Schools, Nov 24–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Kentucky?
Most often Dec 20–31, 2027: about 50% of the Kentucky districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 3. Other common dates are Dec 20 – Jan 3. For example: Fayette County Public Schools, Dec 20 – Jan 3; Kenton County School District, Dec 20–31; Jessamine County Schools, Dec 20 – Jan 3.
When is spring break 2028 in Kentucky?
Most often Apr 3–7, 2028: about 75% of the Kentucky districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 10. For example: Fayette County Public Schools, Apr 3–7; Kenton County School District, Apr 10–14; Jessamine County Schools, Apr 3–7.
Do Kentucky schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 0% of the Kentucky districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 24–26.
How long is winter break in Kentucky?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20–31, and most Kentucky students go back Mon, Jan 3.
When does school start in Kentucky?
Most often Aug 11, 2027 (about 50% of the Kentucky districts we track). Fayette County Public Schools and Campbell County Schools start earliest, on Aug 11; Jessamine County Schools starts latest, on Aug 23.
When is the last day of school in Kentucky?
Most often May 19, 2028 (about 25% of the Kentucky districts we track). Campbell County Schools finishes earliest, on May 19; Jessamine County Schools finishes latest, on May 26.
Is there school on Columbus Day in Kentucky?
In most districts, no: about 50% of the Kentucky districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 11). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in Kentucky?
In most districts, no: about 50% of the Kentucky districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 21). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Kentucky schools have?
About 29 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 29 we see across all districts we track.
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