El Paso ISD school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 3, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 3, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Intersession (ADSY - school only for students required to attend) | September 28 – October 2, 2026 | 5 days |
| Fall Break (District Closed) | October 5–9, 2026 | 5 days |
| Teacher PD | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter/Holiday Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Teacher Work Day | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher PD | January 5, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Intersession (ADSY - school only for students required to attend) | March 8–12, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break (District Closed) | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Holiday | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher PD | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, June 3, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The two intersession weeks are only for students required to attend, so most children get a full two weeks off in early October and again in mid-March.
Source: El Paso ISD 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted March 24, 2026 (revised calendar; printed on calendar: "Approved by the Board of Trustees March 24, 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. El Paso 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 El Paso ISD in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 3, 2026.
When is El Paso ISD's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is El Paso ISD's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
When is El Paso ISD's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 8–12, 2027.
When is the last day of school for El Paso ISD?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, June 3, 2027.
Has El Paso 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 El Paso ISD
El Paso Independent School District serves about 48,000 students in El Paso County. Official site: episd.org.
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