Van ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Van Zandt County · Kilgore area (Region 7)
The Van ISD academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year starts on Thursday, August 13, 2026 and ends on Thursday, May 20, 2027. Through the fall, families can plan around Labor Day on September 7, a fall break from October 1 through 2, 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 Van ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Van ISD is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Van ISD in 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Van ISD is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break for Van ISD?
Van ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.
When is winter break for Van ISD?
Van ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 1.
When is spring break for Van ISD in 2026-2027?
Van ISD's spring break is March 8 through 12, 2027.
When is fall break for Van ISD?
Van ISD has a fall break from October 1 through 2, 2026.
Does Van ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. Van ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Does Van ISD have school on Labor Day?
No. Van ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
When is the first day of school in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Van Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Van Independent School District is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Winter Break is observed from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after the break following the teacher professional development day on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 23-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is May 20, 2027. It is also an Early Release day.
When is Fall Break in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled for October 1-2, 2026.
Which days are Student Holidays and Teacher Professional Development Days in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Student Holiday and Teacher Professional Development Days are September 30, 2026, January 4, 2027, February 15, 2027, and March 5, 2027.
Which School Holidays are included in the Van Independent School District 2026-2027 calendar?
School Holidays include September 7, 2026 (Labor Day), January 18, 2027, March 26, 2027, and April 26, 2027.
When are the Early Release days in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Early Release days are scheduled for August 28, 2026, September 4, 2026, October 16, 2026, December 18, 2026, and May 20, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Van Independent School District observes Labor Day on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
How long is the Christmas and Winter Break in Van Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The Christmas and Winter Break lasts from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, giving students approximately two weeks away from school before classes resume.