Amherst ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Lamb County · Lubbock area (Region 17)

First day of schoolAugust 26, 2026
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
Thanksgiving breakNovember 25–27, 2026
Winter breakDecember 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027
MLK Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027
Spring breakApril 19–23, 2027
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027
Last day of schoolJune 25, 2027

Last updated September 18, 2026

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Browse the key dates month by month — colored markers show each event.

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Amherst ISD Calendar for the Year 26-27

Amherst ISD Calendar for the Year 26-27 — key dates

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First day: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Calendar Dates

First Day of School 1-12Aug 26, 2026School Opens
First Day of School (Grades 1-12)Aug 26, 2026School Opens
PreK & K First Day of SchoolAug 31, 2026School Opens
First Day of School (PreK & K)Aug 31, 2026School Opens
Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
ERD - Edu. Plan & Prep Day (PK-12)Sep 23, 2026Teacher Day
Indigenous Peoples' DayOct 12, 2026Event
Fall Recess DayOct 13, 2026No School
ERD - Caregiver Conf. Days (EE/AB/CF/PE)Oct 28 — Oct 30Event
Curriculum Day/ElectionNov 3, 2026Event
Veterans DayNov 11, 2026No School
Thanksgiving BreakNov 25 — Nov 27No School
Winter Break BeginsDec 23 — Dec 31No School
Winter Break Ends (New Year's Day)Jan 1, 2027No School
No School DayJan 6, 2027No School
Martin Luther King DayJan 18, 2027No School
Early Release Day – (CS/MS/HS)Jan 21 — Jan 22Early Release
Curriculum DayJan 25, 2027Event
February BreakFeb 15 — Feb 19No School
ERD - Educator Workshop Day (PK-12)Feb 24, 2027Event
Spring Recess DayMar 12, 2027No School
ERD - Caregiver Conference DaysMar 24 — Mar 25Event
No School DayMar 26, 2027No School
ERD - Educator Workshop Day (PK-12)Apr 7, 2027Event
Spring BreakApr 19 — Apr 23No School
ERD - Edu. Plan & Prep Day (PK-12)May 12, 2027Teacher Day
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
Early Release Day – (CS/MS/HS)Jun 14 — Jun 15Early Release
JuneteenthJun 18, 2027No School
Last Day of SchoolJun 25, 2027School Closes
Last Day of School (including 5 snow days)Jun 25, 2027School Closes

Frequently asked questions

When is the first day of school for Amherst ISD in 2026-2027?

The first day of school for Amherst ISD is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Amherst ISD in 2026-2027?

The last day of school for Amherst ISD is Friday, June 25, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break for Amherst ISD?

Amherst ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 25 through 27, 2026.

When is winter break for Amherst ISD?

Amherst ISD's winter break runs from December 23 through January 1.

When is spring break for Amherst ISD in 2026-2027?

Amherst ISD's spring break is April 19 through 23, 2027.

Does Amherst ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

No. Amherst ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.

Does Amherst ISD have school on Labor Day?

No. Amherst ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Does Amherst ISD have school on Memorial Day?

No. Amherst ISD is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.