Denton ISD 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Local Holiday
No-school days
29 weekdays
9 single days + 20 break days
First day
Thursday
August 13
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027

School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 6 – Mon, Mar 15
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

July 2026

  • Local Holiday Thursday, July 2nd No school

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 13th First day

September 2026

  • Local Holiday Monday, September 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, September 21st No school

October 2026

  • Local Holiday Monday, October 12th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, October 13th No school

November 2026

  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Staff Exchange Day / Student Holiday Friday, February 12th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 8th – Friday, March 12th · 5 school days off Break
  • Professional Development Day Monday, March 15th No school

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Local Holiday Monday, May 31st No school

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Denton ISD in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Denton ISD on 15 single days in 2026-2027: Thursday, July 2 (Local Holiday); Tuesday, August 4 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 5 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 11 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 12 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Local Holiday); Monday, September 21 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 12 (Local Holiday); Tuesday, October 13 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day), and five more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12).
When is the first and last day of school at Denton ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Denton ISD is Thursday, August 13, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Denton ISD?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Denton ISD have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also eight long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Denton ISD in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Fifty-three school days in a row (about 11 weeks), from Tuesday, March 16 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Denton ISD?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Denton ISD, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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