Santa Maria ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Cameron County · Edinburg area (Region 1)
Through the fall, families can plan around a fall break from October 13 through 17 and the Thanksgiving break from November 24 through 28. The winter break runs from December 22 through January 2. In the second semester, the calendar includes a spring break from March 16 through 20.
Last updated August 4, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving break for Santa Maria ISD?
Santa Maria ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 24 through 28, 2026.
When is winter break for Santa Maria ISD?
Santa Maria ISD's winter break runs from December 22 through January 2.
When is spring break for Santa Maria ISD in 2026-2027?
Santa Maria ISD's spring break is March 16 through 20, 2027.
When is fall break for Santa Maria ISD?
Santa Maria ISD has a fall break from October 13 through 17, 2026.
When is the first day of school for Santa Maria ISD?
The first day of school is August 18, 2025.
When is spring break for Santa Maria ISD?
Spring break is from March 16-20, 2026.
When is Christmas break for Santa Maria ISD?
Christmas break is from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
When is winter break for Santa Maria ISD?
The school calendar refers to this as Christmas break, which is from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Santa Maria ISD?
Thanksgiving break is from November 24-28, 2025.
When is the last day of school for Santa Maria ISD?
The last day of school is May 29, 2026.
When is Fall Break?
Fall Break is from October 13-17, 2025.
When are the Professional Development days?
Professional Development days are on August 1, August 4-7, August 11-14, September 26, January 5, and May 25.
What are the Early Release dates?
Early Release dates are December 19, 2025, and May 29, 2026.
When are the STAAR/EOC Testing Dates?
STAAR/EOC testing dates are: EOC Retesters (Dec. 2-12, 2025 & Jun. 16-26, 2026), TELPAS Assessment (Feb. 16-Mar. 27, 2026), STAAR Alt 2 (Mar. 16-Apr. 17, 2026), STAAR/EOC Reading/Language Arts (Apr. 7-17, 2026), STAAR/EOC Science/Social Studies (Apr. 14-24, 2026), and STAAR/EOC Math (Apr. 21-May 1, 2026).