Dekalb ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Bowie County ยท Mount Pleasant area (Region 8)

First day of school: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The Dekalb ISD academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year starts on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and ends on Thursday, May 27, 2027. Through the fall, families can plan around Labor Day on September 7 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

Official Calendar

Official Dekalb ISD 2026โ€“2027 calendar

Printable calendar (PDF)

Dekalb ISD printable 2026โ€“2027 calendar PDF

Full-year Dekalb ISD calendar with every key date โ€” district logo, color legend and a QR code to this page.

Interactive calendar

Browse the key dates month by month โ€” colored markers show each event.

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    Calendar Dates

    • Professional DevelopmentJul 27 โ€” Jul 31Teacher Day
    • Professional DevelopmentAug 3 โ€” Aug 4Teacher Day
    • First Day of SchoolAug 5, 2026School Opens
    • School DayAug 7, 2026Event
    • No SchoolAug 14, 2026No School
    • No SchoolAug 21, 2026No School
    • No SchoolAug 28, 2026No School
    • Labor Day HolidaySep 7, 2026No School
    • Homecoming & District Pep RallySep 18, 2026Event
    • No SchoolOct 2, 2026No School
    • No SchoolOct 9, 2026No School
    • Professional DevelopmentOct 16, 2026Teacher Day
    • No SchoolOct 23, 2026No School
    • No SchoolOct 30, 2026No School
    • School Day - Senior Pep RallyNov 6, 2026Event
    • No SchoolNov 13, 2026No School
    • Professional DevelopmentNov 20, 2026Teacher Day
    • Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 โ€” Nov 27No School
    • No SchoolDec 4, 2026No School
    • No SchoolDec 11, 2026No School
    • No SchoolDec 18, 2026No School
    • Christmas BreakDec 21 โ€” Dec 31No School
    • New Year's DayJan 1, 2027No School
    • Professional DevelopmentJan 4, 2027Teacher Day
    • School DayJan 8, 2027Event
    • MLK DayJan 18, 2027No School
    • No SchoolJan 15, 2027No School
    • No SchoolJan 29, 2027No School
    • No SchoolFeb 5, 2027No School
    • Intervention DayFeb 12, 2027Event
    • No SchoolFeb 19, 2027No School
    • No SchoolFeb 26, 2027No School
    • Intervention DayMar 5, 2027Event
    • Spring BreakMar 15 โ€” Mar 19No School
    • Good FridayMar 26, 2027No School
    • Intervention DayApr 2, 2027Event
    • No SchoolApr 9, 2027No School
    • No SchoolApr 16, 2027No School
    • No SchoolApr 23, 2027No School
    • No SchoolApr 30, 2027No School
    • No SchoolMay 7, 2027No School
    • No SchoolMay 14, 2027No School
    • Last Day of SchoolMay 27, 2027School Closes
    • Professional DevelopmentMay 28, 2027Teacher Day
    • Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The first day of school for Dekalb ISD is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

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

    The last day of school for Dekalb ISD is Thursday, May 27, 2027.

    When is Thanksgiving break for Dekalb ISD?

    Dekalb ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.

    When is winter break for Dekalb ISD?

    Dekalb ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through 31.

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

    Dekalb ISD's spring break is March 15 through 19, 2027.

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

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

    Does Dekalb ISD have school on Labor Day?

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

    Does Dekalb ISD have school on Memorial Day?

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

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

    The first day of school for DeKalb ISD is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

    When is Spring Break in DeKalb ISD for 2026-2027?

    Spring Break in DeKalb ISD is from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19, 2027.

    When is Christmas Break in DeKalb ISD for 2026-2027?

    Christmas Break in DeKalb ISD is from Monday, December 21 through Thursday, December 31, 2026.

    When is Winter Break in DeKalb ISD for 2026-2027?

    Winter Break begins on Monday, December 21, 2026. January 1, 2027 is New Year's Day, and January 4, 2027 is a professional development day. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

    When is Thanksgiving Break in DeKalb ISD for 2026-2027?

    Thanksgiving Break in DeKalb ISD is from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026.

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

    The last day of school for DeKalb ISD is Thursday, May 27, 2027.

    When is Labor Day in DeKalb ISD for 2026-2027?

    DeKalb ISD will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

    When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in DeKalb ISD for 2026-2027?

    DeKalb ISD will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.

    When is Memorial Day in DeKalb ISD for 2026-2027?

    Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027.

    When is the DeKalb ISD Homecoming and District Pep Rally?

    The DeKalb ISD Homecoming and District Pep Rally is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026.

    When are the intervention days in DeKalb ISD for 2026-2027?

    Intervention days are February 12, March 19, and April 2, 2027. These are half days for students and full days for staff.

    When are the DeKalb ISD professional development days in 2026-2027?

    Professional development days include July 27-31, August 3-4, October 16, November 20, January 4, and May 28 during the 2026-2027 academic year.

    When does the first grading period end in DeKalb ISD?

    The first nine-week grading period runs from August 5 through October 8, 2026.

    When does the second grading period end in DeKalb ISD?

    The second nine-week grading period runs from October 12 through December 17, 2026.

    When does the third grading period end in DeKalb ISD?

    The third nine-week grading period runs from January 5 through March 4, 2027.

    When does the fourth grading period end in DeKalb ISD?

    The fourth nine-week grading period runs from March 15 through May 27, 2027.