School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Dallas ISD
School starts August 11, 2026; fall break runs October 8–9; winter break runs December 21 to January 4; spring break runs March 15–19, 2027; the last day is May 26, 2027.
Verified Nov 3, 2026 Source: Dallas ISD
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 3 – 6, 2026 | Professional development — no classes | School |
| August 7, 2026 | Teacher workday — no classes | School |
| August 10, 2026 | Teacher workday — no classes | School |
| August 11, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools closed | School |
| October 8 – 9, 2026 | Fall break — no classes | Break |
| October 12, 2026 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| October 19, 2026 | Parent conferences — high school, no classes | School |
| October 20, 2026 | Parent conferences — middle school, no classes | School |
| October 22, 2026 | Parent conferences — elementary school, no classes | School |
| November 3, 2026 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| November 23 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break — schools closed | Break |
| December 16 – 17, 2026 | Early release — secondary schools | School |
| December 18, 2026 | Early release — all schools | School |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 | Winter Break — schools closed | Break |
| January 5, 2027 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — closed | School |
| January 25, 2027 | Parent conferences — high school, no classes | School |
| January 26, 2027 | Parent conferences — middle school, no classes | School |
| January 28, 2027 | Parent conferences — elementary school, no classes | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day — schools closed | School |
| March 15 – 19, 2027 | Spring Break — schools closed | Break |
| March 26, 2027 | Staff/student holiday — schools closed | School |
| March 29, 2027 | Inclement weather day — no classes unless used as a make-up day | School |
| April 19, 2027 | Inclement weather day — no classes unless used as a make-up day | School |
| May 24 – 25, 2027 | Early release — secondary schools | School |
| May 26, 2027 | Last day of school — early release | School |
| May 27, 2027 | Teacher workday — no classes | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools closed | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Dallas ISD?
Classes start on August 11, 2026.
When is winter break in Dallas ISD?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027.
When is spring break in Dallas ISD?
Spring break runs March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Dallas ISD?
The last day is May 26, 2027.
Does Dallas ISD close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 23–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Dallas ISD, checked on November 3, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.