Port Arthur ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Jefferson County · Beaumont area (Region 5)
The Port Arthur ISD academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year starts on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Through the fall, families can plan around Labor Day on September 7, a fall break from October 15 through 19, and the Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27. The winter break runs from December 21 through January 1. In the second semester, the calendar includes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 18 and a spring break from March 8 through 12.
Last updated August 4, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
When is the first day of school for Port Arthur ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Port Arthur ISD is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Port Arthur ISD in 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Port Arthur ISD is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break for Port Arthur ISD?
Port Arthur ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.
When is winter break for Port Arthur ISD?
Port Arthur ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 1.
When is spring break for Port Arthur ISD in 2026-2027?
Port Arthur ISD's spring break is March 8 through 12, 2027.
When is fall break for Port Arthur ISD?
Port Arthur ISD has a fall break from October 15 through 19, 2026.
Does Port Arthur ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. Port Arthur ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Does Port Arthur ISD have school on Labor Day?
No. Port Arthur ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
When is the first day of school in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Port Arthur Independent School District is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027. Students return to school on March 16, 2027 after the teacher workday on March 15.
When is Christmas Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of the district's Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027. Teachers return on January 4, and students resume classes after the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 26, 2027.
When is Fall Break in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break will take place from October 15 through October 19, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Schools will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Port Arthur Independent School District will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, and schools will be closed.
When is Presidents' Day in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Schools will be closed for Presidents' Day on February 15, 2027.
When is Good Friday in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Port Arthur Independent School District will observe Good Friday on March 26, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference early release days are scheduled for October 29, 2026 and May 6, 2027.
Are there teacher workdays during the Port Arthur Independent School District 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Teacher workdays are scheduled on August 3, August 11, 2026, January 4, 2027, March 15, 2027, and May 27, 2027. Students do not attend classes on these days.
When are the Professional Development (PD) days in Port Arthur Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Campus PD days are August 4, August 10, October 20, December 18 (Campus PD/Early Release), and January 5. District PD days are August 5-7, 2026 and February 16, 2027.
When does the Port Arthur Independent School District 2026-2027 school year end for teachers?
The final teacher workday for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.