Gary ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Panola County · Kilgore area (Region 7)

Last updated August 4, 2026

Official Calendar

Official Gary ISD 2026–2027 calendar

Printable calendar (PDF)

Gary ISD printable 2026–2027 calendar PDF

Full-year Gary ISD calendar with every key date — district logo, color legend and a QR code to this page.

Interactive calendar

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

    Calendar Dates

    • Staff Development/No StudentsAug 3 — Aug 7Teacher Day
    • Six Weeks BeginAug 13, 2026Event
    • Holiday/District ClosedSep 7, 2026No School
    • Six Weeks EndSep 18, 2026Event
    • Six Weeks BeginSep 21, 2026Event
    • Comp Days/No StudentsOct 19 — Oct 23Teacher Day
    • Early ReleaseOct 30, 2026Early Release
    • Six Weeks EndNov 6, 2026Event
    • Six Weeks BeginNov 9, 2026Event
    • Holiday/District ClosedNov 23 — Nov 27No School
    • State TestingDec 1 — Dec 4Event
    • State TestingDec 8 — Dec 11Event
    • Early ReleaseDec 16, 2026Early Release
    • Holiday/District ClosedDec 17 — Dec 18No School
    • Holiday/District ClosedDec 21 — Dec 25No School
    • Holiday/District ClosedDec 28 — Dec 31No School
    • Holiday/District ClosedJan 1, 2027No School
    • Holiday/District ClosedJan 4, 2027No School
    • Staff Development/No StudentsJan 5, 2027Teacher Day
    • Six Weeks BeginJan 6, 2027Event
    • Holiday/District ClosedJan 18, 2027No School
    • Six Weeks EndFeb 12, 2027Event
    • Holiday/District ClosedFeb 15, 2027No School
    • Six Weeks BeginFeb 16, 2027Event
    • Early ReleaseMar 2, 2027Early Release
    • Holiday/District ClosedMar 3 — Mar 5No School
    • Six Weeks EndMar 25, 2027Event
    • Holiday/District ClosedMar 26, 2027No School
    • Holiday/District ClosedMar 29 — Mar 31No School
    • Holiday/District ClosedApr 1 — Apr 2No School
    • Six Weeks BeginApr 5, 2027Event
    • State TestingApr 6 — Apr 9Event
    • State TestingApr 13 — Apr 16Event
    • State TestingApr 20 — Apr 23Event
    • Six Weeks EndMay 18, 2027Event
    • Comp Days/No StudentsMay 20, 2027Teacher Day
    • Holiday/District ClosedMay 24, 2027No School

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The first day of school for Gary ISD students is Thursday, August 13, 2026.

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

    Gary ISD spring break is from Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2027. The district is also closed on Friday, March 26, 2027.

    When is Christmas break in Gary ISD for 2026-2027?

    Gary ISD Christmas break begins Thursday, December 17, 2026, and continues through Monday, January 4, 2027.

    When is winter break in Gary ISD for 2026-2027?

    Gary ISD winter break is from Thursday, December 17, 2026, through Monday, January 4, 2027. Students return after a staff development day on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

    When is Thanksgiving break in Gary ISD for 2026-2027?

    Gary ISD Thanksgiving break is from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026.

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

    The final six-week grading period ends on Tuesday, May 18, 2027, which is the last scheduled student day shown on the Gary ISD calendar.

    When are staff development days in Gary ISD for 2026-2027?

    Gary ISD staff development days with no students are August 3-7, 2026, and January 5, 2027.

    When is the Gary ISD fall break for 2026-2027?

    Gary ISD students have no school for compensatory days from Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23, 2026.

    When are the early-release days in Gary ISD for 2026-2027?

    Gary ISD early-release days are October 30, 2026; December 16, 2026; and March 2, 2027.

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

    Gary ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

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

    Gary ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.

    When are the February holidays in Gary ISD for 2026-2027?

    Gary ISD is closed on Monday, February 15, 2027.

    When are state testing dates in Gary ISD for 2026-2027?

    State testing is scheduled for December 1-4 and December 8-11, 2026, as well as April 6-9, April 13-16, and April 20-23, 2027.

    When are the six-week grading periods in Gary ISD for 2026-2027?

    The six-week grading periods begin on August 13, September 21 and November 9, 2026, and January 6, February 16 and April 5, 2027. They end on September 18, November 6, 2026, and February 12, March 25 and May 18, 2027.

    Are there any compensatory days with no students in May 2027?

    Yes. Gary ISD has a compensatory day with no students on Thursday, May 20, 2027.

    Is Gary ISD closed on May 24, 2027?

    Yes. Gary ISD is closed for a district holiday on Monday, May 24, 2027.