Plano 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 12–16, 2026 | 5 days |
| Student Holiday (staff development/work day) | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day Break (staff development) | February 15–16, 2027 | 2 days |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Student and Teacher Holiday (Good Friday) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Student Holiday (staff development/work day) | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 21, 2027 |
Worth knowing: December 18 and the last day of school are early-release days.
Source: Plano ISD 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Plano ISD has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 11, 2027, and the last day is May 24, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Plano ISD 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Plano ISD in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Plano ISD's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Plano ISD's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Plano ISD's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Plano ISD?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, May 21, 2027.
Has Plano ISD released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Wednesday, August 11, 2027.
About Plano ISD
Plano Independent School District serves about 47,000 students in Collin County. Official site: pisd.edu.
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