Richardson ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Dallas County · Richardson area (Region 10)
The Richardson 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 8 through 12, and the Thanksgiving break from November 26 through 27. The winter break runs from December 21 through January 4. In the second semester, the calendar includes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 18, a spring break from March 15 through 19, and Memorial Day on May 31.
Last updated August 4, 2026
Official Calendar
Printable calendar (PDF)
PDF Full-year Richardson ISD calendar with every key date — district logo, color legend and a QR code to this page.
Interactive calendar
Browse the key dates month by month — colored markers show each event.
—
Calendar Dates
Subscribe to this calendar
Add Richardson ISD's dates to your calendar. It updates automatically each new school year.
Frequently asked questions
When is the first day of school for Richardson ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Richardson ISD is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Richardson ISD in 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Richardson ISD is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break for Richardson ISD?
Richardson ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 26 through 27, 2026.
When is winter break for Richardson ISD?
Richardson ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 4.
When is spring break for Richardson ISD in 2026-2027?
Richardson ISD's spring break is March 15 through 19, 2027.
When is fall break for Richardson ISD?
Richardson ISD has a fall break from October 8 through 12, 2026.
Does Richardson ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. Richardson ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Does Richardson ISD have school on Labor Day?
No. Richardson ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Does Richardson ISD have school on Memorial Day?
No. Richardson ISD is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.
When is the first day of school in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
August 12, 2026.
When is spring break in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
March 15 – March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
Starts December 21, 2026.
When is winter break in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
November 26 – November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
May 26, 2027 (Early Release).
When is fall break in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
October 8 – October 12, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
January 6, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
September 7, 2026.
When is Memorial Day in Richardson Independent School District 2026-2027?
May 31, 2027.