Palestine ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Anderson County ยท Kilgore area (Region 7)

First day of school: Friday, August 7, 2026

The Palestine ISD 2026-2027 school year starts on Friday, August 7, 2026. 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 8 through 12, and Memorial Day on May 31.

Last updated August 4, 2026

Official Calendar

Official Palestine ISD 2026โ€“2027 calendar

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Palestine ISD printable 2026โ€“2027 calendar PDF

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

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

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    Calendar Dates

    • New Teacher OrientationJul 30, 2026Teacher Day
    • Staff PD/WorkdayAug 3 โ€” Aug 6Teacher Day
    • First Day/1st Quarter BeginsAug 7, 2026School Opens
    • Student/Staff HolidaySep 4, 2026No School
    • Labor Day HolidaySep 7, 2026No School
    • 1st Quarter EndsOct 8, 2026Event
    • Staff/Student HolidayOct 9, 2026No School
    • 2nd Quarter BeginsOct 13, 2026Event
    • Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 โ€” Nov 27No School
    • State TestingDec 1 โ€” Dec 11Event
    • Student Early Release/2nd Quarter EndsDec 18, 2026Early Release
    • Christmas HolidaysDec 21 โ€” Dec 31No School
    • Christmas HolidayJan 1, 2027No School
    • Staff PD/Student HolidayJan 4, 2027No School
    • 3rd Quarter BeginsJan 5, 2027Event
    • Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 18, 2027No School
    • Student/Staff HolidayFeb 12, 2027No School
    • 3rd Quarter EndsMar 5, 2027Event
    • Spring BreakMar 8 โ€” Mar 12No School
    • 4th Quarter BeginsMar 15, 2027Event
    • Good FridayMar 26, 2027No School
    • State TestingApr 5 โ€” Apr 29Event
    • Student/Staff HolidayApr 30, 2027No School
    • Bad Weather DayMay 7, 2027Event
    • Student Early Release/4th Quarter Ends/GraduationMay 21, 2027Early Release
    • Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
    • State TestingJun 15 โ€” Jun 25Event

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The first day of school for Palestine ISD is Friday, August 7, 2026.

    When is Thanksgiving break for Palestine ISD?

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

    When is winter break for Palestine ISD?

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

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

    Palestine ISD's spring break is March 8 through 12, 2027.

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

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

    Does Palestine ISD have school on Labor Day?

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

    Does Palestine ISD have school on Memorial Day?

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

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

    The first day of school for students in Palestine ISD is August 7, 2026, which also marks the beginning of the 1st grading quarter.

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

    Spring Break in Palestine ISD is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027. Students return to school on March 15, 2027.

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

    Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.

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

    Winter Break coincides with the district's Christmas Holidays and runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.

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

    Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.

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

    The last instructional day for students is May 21, 2027. This day is also an early release day, the end of the 4th quarter, and Graduation.

    When do teachers report for the 2026-2027 school year in Palestine ISD?

    New Teacher Orientation is scheduled for July 30, 2026, followed by Staff Professional Development and Workdays from August 3-6, 2026.

    When does the second quarter begin in Palestine ISD?

    The second grading quarter begins on October 13, 2026, following the first quarter and a student/staff holiday.

    When does the third quarter begin in Palestine ISD?

    The third grading quarter begins on January 5, 2027, following Winter Break and a Staff Professional Development/Student Holiday.

    When does the fourth quarter begin in Palestine ISD?

    The fourth grading quarter starts on March 15, 2027, immediately after Spring Break.

    When does the first grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?

    The first grading quarter ends on October 8, 2026.

    When does the second grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?

    The second grading quarter ends on December 18, 2026, which is also an early release day for students.

    When does the third grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?

    The third grading quarter concludes on March 5, 2027.

    What student and staff holidays are included in the Palestine ISD 2026-2027 calendar?

    Student and staff holidays include September 4, October 9, January 18, February 12, March 26, and April 30, 2027. Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and Memorial Day falls on May 31, 2027.

    When are state testing dates in Palestine ISD during 2026-2027?

    State Testing is scheduled for December 1-11, 2026, April 5-29, 2027, and June 15-25, 2027.

    Is there a bad weather makeup day in the Palestine ISD 2026-2027 calendar?

    Yes. The designated Bad Weather Day is May 7, 2027, if it becomes necessary to make up missed instructional time.