Dallas Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027

The first day of school for Dallas ISD traditional-calendar students is August 11, 2026.

Dallas ISD Spring Break is March 15-19, 2027.

The last student day on the Dallas ISD traditional calendar is May 26, 2027.

Dallas ISD Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 5, 2027 — that's 12 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 18 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.

Dallas ISD Thanksgiving Break is November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026, giving students 5 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 9 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.

Yes. Dallas ISD schedules Fall Break from October 8, 2026 through October 12, 2026 — 3 school days off. With surrounding weekends, the total travel window stretches to 5 days. Not every Texas district offers a fall break, so this is a notable feature of the Dallas ISD calendar.

Yes, Dallas ISD lists 6 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Secondary Only Early Release on December 16, 2026; Secondary Only Early Release on December 17, 2026; Early Release All Schools on December 18, 2026; Secondary Only Early Release on May 24, 2027; Secondary Only Early Release on May 25, 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.

Yes. Dallas ISD has designated March 29, 2027, April 19, 2027 as potential bad-weather make-up days. If no weather closures occur, these days typically remain regular holidays for students. Texas law requires districts to provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction per year, so missed days must be recovered through make-up days, extended hours, or waivers from the Texas Education Agency.

Dallas ISD schedules 2 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: February 15, 2027 (Student / Staff Non-School Day); March 26, 2027 (Student / Staff Non-School Day). 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 11, 2026) and last day (May 26, 2027), Dallas ISD students have approximately 38 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 169 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.