TENNESSEE — Most public schools across Tennessee are expected to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, based on academic calendars from multiple school districts.
Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is a federally recognized holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. As a result, it is widely observed by school systems throughout Tennessee, with districts typically designating the day as a full closure for students and staff.
While specific district calendars vary, many Tennessee school systems schedule the final days of the academic year in mid-to-late May. For example, districts such as those in Nashville and Knox County show the school year ending just before or around Memorial Day, with no classes scheduled on May 25.
Calendar reviews indicate that Memorial Day is the only broadly observed holiday in May that results in widespread school closures across Tennessee. Other non-instructional days—such as teacher in-service days or administrative days—may occur earlier in the month, but these vary by district and are not consistently observed statewide.
Following Memorial Day, most Tennessee students have either already concluded the school year or will not return for additional instructional days, as many districts end the academic year shortly before the holiday.
