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The Winston School 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Grades K–12 · Dallas, TX

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Fall Break
No-school days
30 weekdays
7 single days + 23 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 19
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Late Start Holiday 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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* Not all holidays are no-school days. Check with your local school.

Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Fri, Dec 18 – Mon, Jan 4
18 days off
12 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 13 – Sun, Mar 21
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 19th First day
  • Late Start Wednesday, August 26th Late start

September 2026

  • Late Start Wednesday, September 2nd Late start
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, September 16th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, September 23rd Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, September 30th Late start

October 2026

  • Late Start Wednesday, October 7th Late start
  • Fall Break Friday, October 9th – Monday, October 12th · 2 school days off Break
  • Late Start Wednesday, October 14th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, October 21st Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, October 28th Late start

November 2026

  • Late Start Wednesday, November 4th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, November 11th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, November 18th Late start
  • Early Release Friday, November 20th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Wednesday, November 25th · 3 school days off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Late Start Wednesday, December 2nd Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, December 9th Late start
  • Early Release Monday, December 14th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, December 15th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, December 16th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, December 17th Early release
  • Records Day Friday, December 18th No school
  • Records Day Saturday, December 19th No school
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Monday, January 4th · 11 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Late Start Wednesday, January 6th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, January 13th Late start
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, January 20th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, January 27th Late start

February 2027

  • Late Start Wednesday, February 3rd Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, February 10th Late start
  • President's Day Holiday Friday, February 12th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, February 17th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, February 24th Late start

March 2027

  • Late Start Wednesday, March 3rd Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, March 10th Late start
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break
  • Late Start Wednesday, March 24th Late start
  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th · 1 school day off Break
  • Late Start Wednesday, March 31st Late start

April 2027

  • Late Start Wednesday, April 7th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, April 14th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, April 21st Late start
  • Head's Holiday Friday, April 23rd No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, April 28th Late start

May 2027

  • Late Start Wednesday, May 5th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, May 12th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, May 19th Late start
  • Early Release Friday, May 21st Early release
  • Early Release Monday, May 24th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, May 25th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, May 26th Early release
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Records Day Friday, May 28th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st Holiday

June 2027

  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th Holiday

July 2027

  • Independence Day Monday, July 5th Holiday

* Not all holidays are no-school days. Check with your local school.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at The Winston School in 2026-2027?
There's no school at The Winston School on nine single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Friday, December 18 (Records Day); Saturday, December 19 (Records Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, February 12 (President's Day Holiday); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Friday, April 23 (Head's Holiday); Friday, May 28 (Records Day). Breaks: Fall Break (Friday, October 9 to Monday, October 12), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Wednesday, November 25), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Monday, January 4), Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19) and Spring Break (Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at The Winston School in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at The Winston School is Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at The Winston School?
About 172 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does The Winston School have in 2026-2027?
About 30 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 weekdays of breaks plus seven single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at The Winston School in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 18 days in a row with no school, from Friday, December 18 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (11 school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-nine school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, October 13 to Friday, November 20.
Which month has the most days off at The Winston School?
December has the most, with ten weekdays off.
Does The Winston School have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has nine early-release days and 33 late-start days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: The Winston School, last updated Sept. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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