Palmer ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Ellis County · Richardson area (Region 10)
The Palmer ISD academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year starts on Tuesday, August 11, 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 18 through January 4. 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 Palmer ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Palmer ISD is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Palmer ISD in 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Palmer ISD is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break for Palmer ISD?
Palmer ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.
When is winter break for Palmer ISD?
Palmer ISD's winter break runs from December 18 through January 4.
When is spring break for Palmer ISD in 2026-2027?
Palmer ISD's spring break is March 15 through 19, 2027.
Does Palmer ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. Palmer ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Does Palmer ISD have school on Labor Day?
No. Palmer ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
When is the first day of school in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 calendar year is August 11, 2026.
When is spring break in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
Spring break in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 15 to March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
Christmas break in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 calendar year begins on December 18, 2026 and continues into early January 2027.
When is winter break in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
Winter break in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 18, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 calendar year is from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
The last day of school in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
Labor Day in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 calendar year is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 school year is on January 18, 2027.
When is new employee orientation in Palmer ISD 2026-2027?
New employee orientation in Palmer ISD for the 2026-2027 calendar year is scheduled for August 3, 2026.