Panhandle ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Carson County · Amarillo area (Region 16)

First day of schoolAugust 19, 2026
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
Thanksgiving breakNovember 23–27, 2026
Winter breakDecember 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Spring breakMarch 15–19, 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.

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Panhandle ISD Calendar for the Year 26-27

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

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First day: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Calendar Dates

Staff DevelopmentAug 11 — Aug 18Teacher Day
First Day of School for StudentsAug 19, 2026School Opens
Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
End of 1st Six WeeksSep 25, 2026Grading
2nd Six Weeks BeginsSep 28, 2026Grading
Columbus DayOct 12, 2026Event
End of 2nd Six WeeksNov 6, 2026Grading
3rd Six Weeks BeginsNov 9, 2026Grading
Thanksgiving HolidayNov 23 — Nov 27No School
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 — Nov 27No School
State Testing BeginsNov 30, 2026Event
State Testing EndsDec 11, 2026Event
End of 3rd Six Weeks / End of SemesterDec 18, 2026Grading
Early ReleaseDec 18, 2026Early Release
Christmas HolidayDec 21 — Dec 31No School
Christmas BreakDec 21 — Dec 31No School
New Year HolidayJan 1, 2027No School
Staff DevelopmentJan 4, 2027Teacher Day
4th Six Weeks BeginsJan 5, 2027Grading
Snow Day - Carson County Stock ShowJan 15, 2027Event
Presidents DayFeb 15, 2027No School
End of 4th Six WeeksFeb 19, 2027Grading
5th Six Weeks BeginsFeb 22, 2027Grading
Spring BreakMar 15 — Mar 19No School
Snow Day - Good FridayMar 26, 2027No School
State Testing BeginsApr 5, 2027Event
End of 5th Six WeeksApr 9, 2027Grading
6th Six Weeks BeginsApr 12, 2027Grading
End of 6th Six Weeks / End of SemesterMay 21, 2027Grading
Early Release / GraduationMay 21, 2027Early Release
Last Day of School / GraduationMay 21, 2027School Closes
State Testing Window StartJun 14, 2027Event
State Testing Window EndJun 25, 2027Event

Frequently asked questions

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

The first day of school for Panhandle ISD is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

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

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

When is Thanksgiving break for Panhandle ISD?

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

When is winter break for Panhandle ISD?

Panhandle ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 1.

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

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

Does Panhandle ISD have school on Labor Day?

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