KIPP Texas Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027

The first day for KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas students is August 10, 2026.

KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas Spring Break is March 15-19, 2027.

The last day for KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas students is May 27, 2027.

KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas Winter Holiday runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 — that's 10 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 16 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 4, 2027.

KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas 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. KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas has designated March 29, 2027, April 23, 2027, March 29, 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.

KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas schedules 5 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: September 21, 2026 (Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)); December 18, 2026 (Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)); January 4, 2027 (Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)); February 12, 2027 (Family Conference Day / Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)). 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 10, 2026) and last day (May 27, 2027), KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas students have approximately 33 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 176 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.

After Winter Break ends on January 1, 2027, KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas students are scheduled to return on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Note that January 4, 2027 (Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)) is also days off, so the break effectively extends a bit longer. Check the district's website closer to the date for any schedule adjustments.

You can sync the KIPP Texas Austin & Dallas calendar directly to your phone using the buttons at the top of this page. Tap "Google Cal" to add all key dates to Google Calendar, or tap "Apple Cal" to subscribe via iCal on iPhone. You can also download the .ics file and import it into Outlook or any calendar app. Once synced, holidays, breaks, and early release days will appear automatically alongside your personal events.