Shelby County’s calendar covers a large metro area and includes several breaks, professional learning days, and state testing windows. For parents, the trick is aligning extracurriculars and work schedules around early releases and testing blocks.
Official calendar: Shelby County Schools 2025–26 Calendar (PDF)
Key Dates & Holidays — Shelby County 2025–26
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | First day of school (varies by program) |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day — No school |
| Oct 10–14, 2025 | Fall Break |
| Nov 24–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Mar 23–27, 2026 | Spring Break |
| May 22, 2026 | Last day of school (subject to change) |
Family planning tips
- Monitor early-release days and coordinate with after-school programs; these often coincide with professional development.
- Book travel outside of state testing windows if possible.
- Check school-specific calendars for extracurricular deadlines and graduation dates.
Conclusion
Download and save the Shelby County PDF to your calendar and prepare for professional days and testing windows by setting reminders at 30 and 7 days prior.