Dallas ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Dallas County · Richardson area (Region 10)
The Dallas ISD 2026-2027 school year starts on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Through the fall, families can plan around Labor Day on September 7, a fall break from October 8 through 9, and the Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27. The winter break runs from December 21 through 31. In the second semester, the calendar includes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 18, a spring break from March 15 through 19, and Memorial Day on May 31.
Last updated August 4, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
When is the first day of school for Dallas ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Dallas ISD is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Dallas ISD?
Dallas ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.
When is winter break for Dallas ISD?
Dallas ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through 31.
When is spring break for Dallas ISD in 2026-2027?
Dallas ISD's spring break is March 15 through 19, 2027.
When is fall break for Dallas ISD?
Dallas ISD has a fall break from October 8 through 9, 2026.
Does Dallas ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. Dallas ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Does Dallas ISD have school on Labor Day?
No. Dallas ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Does Dallas ISD have school on Memorial Day?
No. Dallas ISD is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.
When is the first day of school in Dallas Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for Dallas Independent School District students in the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is spring break in Dallas Independent School District for 2027?
Spring Break for Dallas Independent School District runs from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Dallas Independent School District for 2026?
Christmas Break in Dallas Independent School District is observed from December 21 through December 25, 2026.
When is winter break in Dallas Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year?
Winter Break for Dallas Independent School District begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break in Dallas Independent School District for 2026?
Thanksgiving Break for Dallas Independent School District takes place from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
What is the last day of school for Dallas Independent School District in the 2026-2027 school year?
The last day of school for students in Dallas Independent School District is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Are there any fall break days in the Dallas Independent School District 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes, Fall Break in Dallas Independent School District is scheduled for October 8 and October 9, 2026.
Does Dallas Independent School District have professional development or student holidays during the year?
Yes, the calendar includes multiple professional development days and student holidays, including August 3–7, October 12, November 3, January 14, February 15, and March 26 during the 2026-2027 school year.
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Schools in Dallas ISD
These Dallas ISD campuses follow the 2026-2027 calendar above.