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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Fall Break
No-school days
35 weekdays
9 single days + 26 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 11
2026
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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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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Fall Break
Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 18
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
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 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.

July 2026

  • Independence Day Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 10th No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 11th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Instructional Alignment /Student Holiday Monday, September 21st No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 12th – Friday, October 16th · 5 school days off Break

November 2026

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

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Instructional Alignment /Student Holiday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • PL Day / Student Holiday Monday, February 1st No school
  • PL Day / Student Holiday Tuesday, February 2nd No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Instructional Alignment /Student Holiday Monday, March 1st No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break
  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th · 1 school day off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Friday, May 28th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

51 schools follow the Mesquite ISD calendar.

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Achziger ElAgnew MiddleAustin El
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Beasley ElBerry MiddleBlack El
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Cannaday El
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Dr Don Woolley MiddleDr Linda Henrie El
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Florence ElFloyd El
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Galloway ElGentry ElGray El
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Hanby ElHodges ElHorn H S
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Kimball ElKimbrough Middle
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Lanny Frasier MiddleLawrence El
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Mackey ElMcdonald MiddleMckenzie ElMcwhorter ElMesquite H SMoss ElMotley El
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New ElNew MiddleNorth Mesquite H S
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Pass Learning CtrPirrung ElPorter ElPoteet H SPrice El
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Range ElRugel ElRutherford El
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Seabourn ElShands ElShaw ElSmith El
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Terry MiddleThompson ElTisinger ElTosch El
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Vanston MiddleVroonland - Vanguard H S
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West Mesquite H SWilkinson Middle

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Mesquite ISD in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Mesquite ISD on 12 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Wednesday, August 5 (Teacher Workday); Monday, August 10 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, September 21 (Instructional Alignment /Student Holiday); Monday, January 4 (Instructional Alignment /Student Holiday); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 1 (PL Day / Student Holiday); Tuesday, February 2 (PL Day / Student Holiday); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day), and two more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1), 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 Mesquite ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Mesquite ISD is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
How many days off does Mesquite ISD have in 2026-2027?
About 35 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 26 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 Mesquite 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).
Which month has the most days off at Mesquite ISD?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Mesquite ISD have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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