Dallas ISD school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 8–12, 2026 | 5 days |
| Professional Development Day (Election Day) | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| 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 | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Staff/Student Holiday (Good Friday) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Inclement Weather Day (no school unless needed for make-up) | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Inclement Weather Day (no school unless needed for make-up) | April 19, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Campuses on the Additional Days School Year program run a separate calendar with an earlier start; the last day, May 26, is an early release.
Source: Dallas ISD 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Dallas 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 Dallas ISD in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Dallas ISD's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Dallas ISD's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 5, 2027. Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
When is Dallas ISD's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Dallas ISD?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Has Dallas 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 Dallas ISD
Dallas Independent School District serves about 140,000 students in Dallas County. Official site: dallasisd.org.
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