Jacksonville ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Cherokee County · Kilgore area (Region 7)

First day of schoolAugust 12, 2026
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
Thanksgiving breakNovember 23–27, 2026
Winter breakDecember 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027
MLK Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027
Spring breakMarch 15–19, 2027
Memorial DayMay 24, 2027
Last day of schoolMay 21, 2027

Last updated September 18, 2026

Interactive calendar

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

—

Jacksonville ISD Calendar for the Year 26-27

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

https://www.jisd.org/ — Source: Jacksonville ISD (jisd.org) ↗

First day: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Calendar Dates

Staff Flex DayAug 3, 2026Teacher Day
Staff DevelopmentAug 4 — Aug 5Teacher Day
Teacher Work DaysAug 6 — Aug 11Teacher Day
First Day of School / Term 1 BeginsAug 12, 2026School Opens
First Day of School for StudentsAug 12, 2026School Opens
Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
Staff DevelopmentSep 21, 2026Teacher Day
Term 1 EndsOct 9, 2026Event
Columbus DayOct 12, 2026Event
Staff DevelopmentOct 13, 2026Teacher Day
Term 2 BeginsOct 14, 2026Event
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 — Nov 27No School
Term 2 EndsDec 18, 2026Event
Early Release DayDec 18, 2026Early Release
Christmas BreakDec 21 — Dec 31No School
Christmas Break (Continued)Jan 1 — Jan 4No School
Staff & Student HolidayJan 4, 2027No School
Term 3 BeginsJan 5, 2027Event
MLK DayJan 18, 2027No School
President's DayFeb 15, 2027Event
Term 3 EndsMar 12, 2027Event
Spring BreakMar 15 — Mar 19No School
Term 4 BeginsMar 22, 2027Event
Good FridayMar 26, 2027No School
Last Day of School / Term 4 EndsMay 21, 2027School Closes
Early Release DayMay 21, 2027Early Release
Last Day of School for StudentsMay 21, 2027School Closes
Memorial DayMay 24, 2027No School
Staff Flex DaysMay 25 — May 26Teacher Day

Frequently asked questions

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

The first day of school for Jacksonville ISD is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

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

The last day of school for Jacksonville ISD is Friday, May 21, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break for Jacksonville ISD?

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

When is winter break for Jacksonville ISD?

Jacksonville ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 4.

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

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

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

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

Does Jacksonville ISD have school on Labor Day?

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

Does Jacksonville ISD have school on Memorial Day?

No. Jacksonville ISD is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 24, 2027.