Arlington ISD school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Student Holiday (day after Labor Day) | September 8, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 9–12, 2026 | 4 days |
| November Break (student holidays) | November 2–3, 2026 | 2 days |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027 | 16 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day Break | February 12–16, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Student & Staff Holiday / Bad Weather Makeup Day (school only if needed) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Student & Staff Holiday / Bad Weather Makeup Day (school only if needed) | April 23, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Elementary, secondary, and Early College campuses follow separate calendars; these dates are the secondary one, and the last day is an early dismissal.
Source: Arlington ISD 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted January 2026. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Arlington ISD typically starts mid-August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Arlington ISD in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is Arlington ISD's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Arlington ISD's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027. Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
When is Arlington ISD's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Arlington ISD?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Has Arlington ISD released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Arlington ISD
Arlington Independent School District serves about 53,000 students in Tarrant County. Official site: aisd.net.
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