Leander Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027

The first day of school for Leander ISD students is August 12, 2026.

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

The last day of school for Leander ISD students is May 27, 2027, with early release.

Leander ISD Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027 — that's 11 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 17 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

Leander 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, Leander ISD lists 2 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Early Release on December 18, 2026; Early Release / Last Day of School on May 27, 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 Leander 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.

Leander ISD schedules 6 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: September 21, 2026 (Professional Learning Day); October 9, 2026 (Parent Teacher Conferences / Professional Learning Day); February 12, 2027 (Professional Learning Day); March 26, 2027 (No Staff / 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 12, 2026) and last day (May 27, 2027), Leander ISD students have approximately 35 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 172 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.

Leander 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.