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, Frisco ISD, and Lewisville ISD).
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 |
| 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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