Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Cooke County · Fort Worth area (Region 11)
The Gainesville ISD academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year starts on Wednesday, August 12, 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 January 1. In the second semester, the calendar includes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 18 and a spring break from March 15 through 19.
Last updated August 4, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
When is the first day of school for Gainesville ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Gainesville ISD is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Gainesville ISD in 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Gainesville ISD is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break for Gainesville ISD?
Gainesville ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.
When is winter break for Gainesville ISD?
Gainesville ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 1.
When is spring break for Gainesville ISD in 2026-2027?
Gainesville ISD's spring break is March 15 through 19, 2027.
Does Gainesville ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. Gainesville ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Does Gainesville ISD have school on Labor Day?
No. Gainesville ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
When is the first day of school in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Gainesville ISD for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Gainesville ISD is scheduled from March 15 to March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Gainesville ISD runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027 and it will be a student half day.
When is Labor Day in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday will be observed on September 7, 2026.
When is MLK Jr. Day in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Good Friday in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
Good Friday holiday falls on March 26, 2027.
When is the end of the 1st six weeks in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
The first six weeks grading period ends on September 17, 2026.
When is the end of the 2nd six weeks in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
The second six weeks grading period ends on October 29, 2026.
When is the end of the 3rd six weeks in Gainesville ISD Calendar 2026-2027?
The third six weeks grading period ends on December 18, 2026.