# Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD): 2026-27 School Calendar Official 2026-27 Dallas ISD calendar with auto-sync. First day Aug 11, State Fair Oct 8-9, Spring Break Mar 15-19, last day May 26. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/tx-disd-dallas-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/tx-disd-dallas-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 3, 2026 | Professional Development (Half Day) / Teacher Work Day (Half Day) / Student Holiday | No Students | | August 4, 2026 – August 6, 2026 | Professional Development Days (Staff Only) | No Students | | August 7, 2026 | Teacher Work Day / Student Holiday | No Students | | August 10, 2026 | Teacher Work Day / Student Holiday | No Students | | August 11, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday | | October 8, 2026 – October 9, 2026 | Fall Break / State Fair Days | Break | | October 12, 2026 | Professional Development Day (Staff Only) | No Students | | November 3, 2026 | Professional Development Day (Staff Only) | No Students | | November 23, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Break | | December 16, 2026 – December 17, 2026 | Early Release - Secondary Schools Only | Early Release | | December 18, 2026 | Early Release - All Schools / Teacher Work Day (Half Day) | Early Release | | December 21, 2026 – December 31, 2026 | Winter Break | Break | | January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day (Winter Break continues) | Break | | January 4, 2027 | Student / Staff Non-School Day | Holiday | | January 5, 2027 | Professional Development Day (Staff Only) | No Students | | January 6, 2027 | School Resumes | School Resume | | January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day | Holiday | | March 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027 | Spring Break | Break | | March 22, 2027 | School Resumes | School Resume | | March 26, 2027 | Student / Staff Non-School Day | Holiday | | March 29, 2027 | Inclement Weather Make-Up Day (Student/Teacher Holiday if not needed) | other | | April 19, 2027 | Inclement Weather Make-Up Day (Student/Teacher Holiday if not needed) | other | | May 24, 2027 – May 25, 2027 | Early Release - Secondary Schools Only | Early Release | | May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School / Early Release - All Schools / Teacher Work Day (Half Day) | School End | | May 27, 2027 | Teacher Work Day / Student Holiday | No Students | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day (District Holiday) | Holiday | | June 19, 2027 | Juneteenth (District Holiday) | Holiday | > **Important: State Fair Days & Inclement Weather Days:** Dallas ISD closes for Fall Break / State Fair Days on October 8-9, 2026. The district has two built-in inclement weather make-up days (March 29 and April 19, 2027) — if no weather days are used, these become student holidays. Early release schedules vary: secondary schools release early on Dec 16-17 and May 24-25; all schools release early on Dec 18 and May 26. > Source: Official Dallas ISD Board-Approved 2026-2027 Traditional Calendar ## School Coverage This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL 230+ Dallas Independent School District schools. Whether your child attends any of the schools listed above, or any other Dallas ISD school — including neighborhood campuses, magnet programs, Transformation and Innovation schools, P-TECH/Early College programs, Montessori academies, or ACE schools — this calendar covers your entire district across all regions and grade levels throughout Dallas, Seagoville, Wilmer, Hutchins, Cockrell Hill, Farmers Branch, and Addison. ### North Dallas & Addison **Elementary Schools:** George H. W. Bush Elementary School, Anne Frank Elementary School, Arthur Kramer Elementary School, Jerry R. Junkins Elementary School, Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School, Lee A. McShan Jr. Elementary School, Jill Stone at Vickery Meadow Elementary, John J. Pershing Elementary School, Harry C. Withers Elementary School, Ebby Halliday Elementary School, Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy **Middle Schools:** Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy, Thomas C. Marsh Middle School, Ann Richards Middle School **High Schools:** Hillcrest High School, W. T. White High School, North Dallas High School, School for the Talented and Gifted ### East Dallas & Lakewood **Elementary Schools:** Lakewood Elementary School, Geneva Heights Elementary School, Mockingbird Elementary School, Dan D. Rogers Elementary School, Everette L. DeGolyer Elementary School, Victor H. Hexter Elementary School, John Neely Bryan Elementary School, Stephen C. Foster Elementary School, Nathan Adams Elementary School, Casa View Elementary School **Middle Schools:** J. L. Long Middle School, Robert T. Hill Middle School, Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, Alex W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy **High Schools:** Bryan Adams High School, Woodrow Wilson High School, W. W. Samuell High School ### Downtown, Uptown & Deep Ellum **Elementary Schools:** Ben Milam Elementary School, Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School, Cesar Chavez Learning Center, Solar Preparatory School for Boys, Solar Preparatory School for Girls at James B. Bonham, Downtown Montessori at Ida B. Wells Academy **Middle Schools:** Dallas Environmental Science Academy (DESA), D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School, Ignite Middle School **High Schools:** Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts, CityLab High School, School of Science and Engineering, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet ### Oak Cliff & West Dallas **Elementary Schools:** Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary School, Felix G. Botello Elementary School, Bishop Arts STEAM Academy, Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM, Esperanza 'Hope' Medrano Elementary School, Stevens Park Elementary School, Trinidad 'Trini' Garza Early College, Arturo Salazar Elementary School, Julian T. Saldivar Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr. Learning Center, Trinity Heights Talented and Gifted **Middle Schools:** Judge Louis A. Bedford Jr. Law Academy, Hector P. Garcia Middle School, Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School, Francisco 'Pancho' Medrano Middle School, Royce West Leadership Academy **High Schools:** W. H. Adamson High School, South Oak Cliff High School, Justin F. Kimball High School, Moisés E. Molina High School, Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School ### South Dallas & Fair Park **Elementary Schools:** J.P. Starks Math Science and Technology Vanguard, Frederick Douglass Elementary School, Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center, Charles Rice Learning Center, Paul Laurence Dunbar Learning Center, John H. Reagan Elementary School, K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented and Gifted, Albert C. Black Jr. STEAM Academy, Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Billy Earl Dade Middle School, John Lewis Social Justice Academy at Oliver W. Holmes, Kennedy-Curry Middle School, Harold W. Lang Middle School **High Schools:** Lincoln High School, L. G. Pinkston High School, David W. Carter High School, Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr. Early College ### Pleasant Grove & Seagoville **Elementary Schools:** Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary School, Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School, Edward Titche Elementary School, San Jacinto Elementary School, Seagoville Elementary School, Seagoville North Elementary School, Central Elementary School (Seagoville), Gabe P. Allen New Tech Elementary **Middle Schools:** Seagoville Middle School, Raúl Quintanilla Middle School, H. Grady Spruce Middle School, Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L. Academy **High Schools:** H. Grady Spruce High School, Seagoville High School, Skyline High School, New Tech at B. F. Darrell ### Northwest Dallas & Farmers Branch **Elementary Schools:** Chapel Hill Preparatory (Farmers Branch), Tom C. Gooch Elementary School, Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy, Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted, William Lipscomb Elementary School, L. L. Hotchkiss Elementary School, Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School, Reinhardt Elementary School **Middle Schools:** T.W. Browne Middle School, E.B. Comstock Middle School, W. E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, Sam Tasby Middle School **High Schools:** Thomas Jefferson High School, Emmett J. Conrad High School, Sunset High School, School of Health Professions ### Wilmer-Hutchins & Southern Dallas **Elementary Schools:** Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School, Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary School (Wilmer), Barbara Jordan Elementary School, Maria Moreno Elementary School, Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr. Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Prep at Paul Quinn College, Ewell D. Walker Middle School, L. V. Stockard Middle School **High Schools:** Wilmer-Hutchins High School, Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, James Madison High School, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the first day of school for Dallas ISD in 2026? The first day of school for the Dallas ISD 2026-27 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Staff professional development days run August 4-6, with teacher workdays on August 7 and 10 before students arrive. August 3 is a half-day PD / half-day workday. ### When is the last day of school for Dallas ISD in 2027? The last day of school for the Dallas ISD 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. All schools have early release on this day. May 27 is a teacher workday with no students. ### When is Spring Break for Dallas ISD in 2027? Spring Break for Dallas Independent School District is from Monday, March 15, 2027 to Friday, March 19, 2027. Students return to class on Monday, March 22. Note that Friday, March 26 is a Student/Staff Non-School Day, giving families an extra day off that week. ### When is Winter Break for Dallas ISD in 2026-27? Winter Break for Dallas ISD students runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Secondary schools have early release days on December 16-17, and all schools release early on December 18. January 4 is also a non-school day, and January 5 is a staff professional development day. Students return on Wednesday, January 6, 2027. ### What are the State Fair Days when Dallas ISD is closed in 2026? Dallas ISD observes Fall Break / State Fair Days on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9, 2026. Monday, October 12 is also a professional development day (no students). The State Fair of Texas runs annually at Fair Park in Dallas, and these closure days allow families to attend. ### When is Thanksgiving Break for Dallas ISD in 2026? Dallas ISD observes Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026 — a full week off. November 3 is a professional development day (no students) earlier in the month. Students return to class on Monday, November 30. ### What are the early release days in the Dallas ISD 2026-27 calendar? Dallas ISD has designated early release days before Winter Break and at the end of the year. Secondary schools (middle and high) release early December 16-17 and May 24-25. All schools release early on December 18 and May 26 (last day). Check with your specific campus for exact dismissal times. ### Does Dallas ISD have inclement weather make-up days in 2026-27? Yes, Dallas ISD has designated March 29 and April 19, 2027 as inclement weather make-up days. If no weather days are used during the school year, these become student/teacher holidays. Given North Texas weather patterns — including potential ice storms along I-35E and I-30 — these days provide built-in flexibility. ### When are professional development days when Dallas ISD students stay home? Dallas ISD professional development days (no students) for 2026-27 include: August 3 (half-day), August 4-6 (before school starts), October 12 (after Fall Break), November 3, and January 5, 2027 (before students return from Winter Break). Teacher workdays with no students are August 7, August 10, and May 27. ### Is this calendar for all Dallas ISD schools? Yes! This is the district-wide Traditional Calendar that applies to ALL 230+ Dallas ISD schools — elementary, middle, and high schools across the entire district, including neighborhood campuses, magnet programs, Transformation and Innovation schools, P-TECH/Early College programs, Montessori academies, and ACE initiative schools throughout Dallas, Seagoville, Wilmer, Hutchins, and Addison. ### What happens if Dallas ISD closes for ice storms or severe weather? Dallas ISD has two built-in inclement weather make-up days: March 29 and April 19, 2027. If schools close for ice storms or severe weather (as happened during past North Texas winter storms), lost instructional days are recovered on these dates. The district announces closures through the Dallas ISD app, PowerSchool Parent Portal, WFAA, NBC 5 DFW, and FOX 4 Dallas. ### When does Dallas ISD have holidays with no school in 2026-27? Key student/staff non-school days include: Labor Day (September 7), Fall Break (October 8-9), Thanksgiving Break (November 23-27), Winter Break (December 21 - January 1), MLK Day (January 18), Presidents' Day (February 15), Spring Break (March 15-19), and additional non-school days on January 1, 4, March 26. The year ends May 26 with Memorial Day on May 31. ### What are the STAAR testing windows for Dallas ISD students in 2026-27? Texas STAAR assessments are administered district-wide during TEA-designated windows. For 2026-27, expect retesting in December and spring assessments running from late January through early March for ELA, with math, science, and social studies tests following in April-May. Check dallasisd.org for the exact Dallas ISD testing schedule by grade level. ### How do I access the Dallas ISD school calendar on my phone? Our auto-syncing Google Calendar subscription delivers every Dallas ISD date directly to your phone — including holidays, early releases, State Fair days, grading periods, and weather closures. Once subscribed, events update automatically so you never have to manually enter dates from the PDF calendar again. It works on iPhone, Android, Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar. ### When are the district holidays after the school year ends? After the last day of school on May 26, 2027, Dallas ISD observes Memorial Day on May 31 and Juneteenth on June 19 as district holidays. May 27 is a teacher workday. These holidays apply to all district staff. ## Official Source [Official Dallas ISD 2026-27 Traditional Calendar (PDF)](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757348055/dallasisdorg/acjo8qoqbxz9ujsdptip/26-27TraditionalCalendar-Traditional2026-2027.pdf) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the Dallas ISD 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4462643269/2026-27-school-calendar-google-sync) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-04* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*