Azle Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Azle Independent School District for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 12, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | September 8, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Student Holidays | October 8, 2026 - October 13, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Student Holidays | November 23, 2026 - November 30, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 18, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holidays | February 12, 2027 - February 16, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Break | March 12, 2027 - March 19, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 20, 2027 (Thu) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar TexasSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
District context: Azle Independent School District serves Dallas-Fort Worth Area families, where the district calendar is the practical baseline for school-year planning. For 2026-2027, students are scheduled to start on August 12, 2026 and finish on May 20, 2027. The main family planning blocks are Student Holidays (October 8, 2026 - October 13, 2026), Thanksgiving Student Holidays (November 23, 2026 - November 30, 2026), Winter Break (December 18, 2026 - January 4, 2027), and Student Holidays (February 12, 2027 - February 16, 2027). Parents can use this view for travel windows, shared-custody exchanges, childcare coverage, after-school activities, and comparing district days off with work schedules.
What to watch: Notable local calendar items include Spring Break (March 12, 2027 - March 19, 2027). Early release or half-day entries to watch include Last Day of School / Early Release / Graduation (May 20, 2027). Teacher workdays, planning days, or student holidays are separated from regular school days, including Family/Teacher Conferences (October 13, 2026), Family/Teacher Conferences (February 16, 2027), Student Holiday (September 8, 2026), and Student Holiday (March 26, 2027). If bad weather or emergency closures later change the calendar, families should compare this page with the district source before making travel, attendance, or childcare plans.
Official-source handling: Dates are from the Azle ISD 2026-2027 School Calendar Family Edition, board approved December 15, 2025. We manually review first-party district material, screen it for student-facing dates, and organize it into key dates, calendar grids, downloadable files, and printable summaries. Because this page is marked official, families can use it as the main planning view while still checking the district source for late revisions. User-submitted corrections are checked against official district sources before this page is updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day of school for Azle ISD students is August 12, 2026.
Azle ISD Winter Break runs from December 18, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
Azle ISD Spring Break is March 12-19, 2027.
The last day of school for Azle ISD students is May 20, 2027, with early release.
Azle ISD Thanksgiving Break is November 23, 2026 through November 30, 2026, giving students 6 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 10 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.
Yes, Azle ISD lists 1 early release or half-day for the 2026-2027 school year: Last Day of School / Early Release / Graduation on May 20, 2027. Dismissal times on these days typically differ between elementary and secondary campuses, so check with your child's school for the exact schedule. Arrange childcare or after-school plans accordingly.
The Azle ISD 2026-2027 official calendar does not list specific bad-weather make-up days. If school closures occur due to severe weather, the district typically announces make-up plans through its website, social media, and campus communication channels. Texas districts may add days to the end of the school year or convert scheduled holidays into instructional days to meet the state's required 75,600 minutes of instruction.
Azle ISD schedules 2 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: October 13, 2026 (Family/Teacher Conferences); February 16, 2027 (Family/Teacher Conferences). On these days, teachers participate in training and curriculum planning while students have the day off. Parents should arrange childcare if needed, as after-school programs may also be closed.
Between the first day (August 12, 2026) and last day (May 20, 2027), Azle ISD students have approximately 35 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 167 potential instructional days across the school year. Texas requires a minimum of 75,600 minutes of instruction, which most districts meet through approximately 170-180 student days.
Azle ISD students return to class on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 after Winter Break. The second semester typically begins on this date. Make sure your children's school supplies are restocked and any required forms are submitted before the return date. Check with your campus for any orientation or welcome-back activities.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Azle ISD 2026-2027 School Calendar Family Edition PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Azle Independent School District, the Texas Education Agency, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.