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

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Fall Break
No-school days
28 weekdays
5 single days + 23 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 11
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027

School year at a glance

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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

Fall Break
Fri, Oct 9 – Tue, Oct 13
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Jan 5
18 days off
12 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 21
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Independence Day Saturday, July 4th No school

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 6th No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 11th First day

October 2026

  • Fall Break Friday, October 9th – Tuesday, October 13th · 3 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • 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
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, January 5th No school

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, March 12th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school

June 2027

  • Juneteenth Saturday, June 19th No school

Schools using this calendar

39 schools follow the Grand Prairie ISD calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
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Andrew Jackson Middle
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Bonham Ees
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Colin Powell ElCrockett Early Education SchoolCrosswinds Accelerated H S
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David Daniels El Academy Of Science & MathDelmas F Morton ElDigital Arts & Technology Academy At Adams MiddleDwight D Eisenhower El
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Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam ElErvin C Whitt El
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Florence Hill El
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Garner Fine Arts AcademyGlobal Leadership Academy At Barbara Bush ElGrand Prairie Collegiate InstituteGrand Prairie Fine Arts AcademyGrand Prairie H S
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Harry S Truman MiddleHector P Garcia ElHobbs Williams El
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James Bowie Fine Arts AcademyJames Fannin MiddleJohn A Dubiski Career H SJuan N Seguin El
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Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science AcademyLyndon B Johnson Daep
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Mike Moseley El
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P A S S Learning Ctr
R
Ronald W Reagan Middle
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Sallye R Moore College & Career PreparatorySam Rayburn El Steam AcademySchool For The Highly GiftedSouth Grand Prairie H SStephen F Austin Environmental Science AcademySuzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy
T
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy
W
William B Travis World Language Academy
Y
Ymla At John F Kennedy MiddleYwla At Bill Arnold

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Grand Prairie ISD in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Grand Prairie ISD on nine single days in 2026-2027: Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, August 6 (Teacher Workday); Monday, November 2 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Teacher Workday); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, January 5 (Teacher Workday); Friday, March 12 (Professional Development Day); Friday, May 28 (Teacher Workday); Saturday, June 19 (Juneteenth). Breaks: Fall Break (Friday, October 9 to Tuesday, October 13), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Grand Prairie ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Grand Prairie ISD is Tuesday, August 11, 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 Grand Prairie ISD?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Grand Prairie ISD have in 2026-2027?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 weekdays of breaks plus five single days off. There are also three long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Grand Prairie ISD in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 18 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Tuesday, January 5, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-nine school days in a row (about ten weeks), from Monday, March 22 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Grand Prairie ISD?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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