Dallas–Fort Worth first days of school, 2026–27
Every big DFW district on one page — Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and the fast-growing suburbs between them. This year the area's first days range from August 10, 2026 (Fort Worth ISD and Garland ISD) to August 12, 2026 (Arlington ISD and 3 others).
District by district
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth ISD | August 10, 2026 | May 21, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Garland ISD | August 10, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Dallas ISD | August 11, 2026 | May 26, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Plano ISD | August 11, 2026 | May 21, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Arlington ISD | August 12, 2026 | May 26, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Frisco ISD | August 12, 2026 | May 14, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Keller ISD | August 12, 2026 | May 26, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
| Lewisville ISD | August 12, 2026 | May 21, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
Dates link to each district's full calendar page — breaks, holidays, and the district's own source.
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