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

Port Arthur, TX

Next no-school day
Thursday
October 15
Fall Break
No-school days
28 weekdays
5 single days + 23 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Labor Day?

Mon, Sep 7
No school

When is fall break 2026?

Oct 15–19
5 days off with weekends

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 23–27
9 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 4
17 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 18
No school

Is there school on Presidents' Day?

Mon, Feb 15
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 8–15
10 days off with weekends

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Early Release Monday, August 3rd Early release
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school

October 2026

  • Columbus Day Monday, October 12th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Fall Break Thursday, October 15th – Monday, October 19th · 3 school days off Break
  • Early Release Thursday, October 29th Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday), Day after Thanksgiving (state holiday) Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday), Christmas Eve (state holiday), Day after Christmas (observed) (state holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Federal holiday No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th · Federal holiday No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 8th – Friday, March 12th · 5 school days off Break
  • Teacher Workday Monday, March 15th No school

May 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, May 6th Early release
  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, May 27th No school

Schools using this calendar

15 schools follow the Port Arthur ISD calendar.

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Dequeen El
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Houston El
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Jefferson Co Youth AcadJefferson Middle
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Lakeview ElLincoln Middle
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Memorial H S
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Port Acres ElPort Arthur Alternative Center
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Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams ElStilwell Tech Ctr/Cate
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Travis ElTyrrell El
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Washington ElWheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Port Arthur ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Port Arthur ISD is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Port Arthur ISD?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Port Arthur 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 five long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Fifty-two school days in a row (about ten weeks), from Tuesday, March 16 to Wednesday, May 26.
Does Port Arthur ISD have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has three early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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Source: Port Arthur ISD.

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