Pasadena Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027

The first day for all Pasadena ISD students is August 13, 2026.

Pasadena ISD Spring Break is March 8-12, 2027.

The last day for Pasadena ISD students is May 21, 2027, with early dismissal.

Pasadena 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.

Pasadena 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. Pasadena ISD schedules Fall Break from October 9, 2026 through October 13, 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 Pasadena ISD calendar.

Yes, Pasadena ISD lists 2 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Early Dismissal on December 18, 2026; Early Dismissal / Last Day for Students on May 21, 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 Pasadena 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.

Pasadena ISD schedules 3 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: September 28, 2026 (Student Holiday / PD / Teacher Work Day); November 3, 2026 (Student Holiday / PD / Teacher Work Day); April 5, 2027 (Student Holiday / PD / Teacher Work 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 13, 2026) and last day (May 21, 2027), Pasadena ISD students have approximately 32 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 170 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.