School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Metro Nashville
School starts August 11, 2026; fall break runs October 12–16; Thanksgiving runs November 23–27; winter break runs December 21–31; spring break runs March 22–25, 2027; the last day is May 25, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Metro Nashville Public Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — district closed | School |
| October 9, 2026 | Professional development day — no school | School |
| October 12 – 16, 2026 | Fall Break — no school | Break |
| November 3, 2026 | Parent-teacher conferences — no school | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day — district closed | School |
| November 23 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving holiday — no school | Break |
| December 21 – 31, 2026 | Winter Break — no school | Break |
| January 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day — district closed | School |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional development day — no school | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — district closed | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Professional development day — no school | School |
| March 19, 2027 | Half day for all students | School |
| March 22 – 25, 2027 | Spring Break — no school | Break |
| March 26, 2027 | Spring holiday — district closed | School |
| May 25, 2027 | Last day of school — half day | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — district closed | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Metro Nashville?
Classes start on August 11, 2026.
When is winter break in Metro Nashville?
Winter break runs December 21–31, 2026.
When is spring break in Metro Nashville?
Spring break runs March 22–25, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Metro Nashville?
The last day is May 25, 2027.
Does Metro Nashville close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 23–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Metro Nashville Public Schools, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.