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

Next no-school day
Thursday
October 8
Fall Break
No-school days
31 weekdays
11 single days + 20 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
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
Thu, Oct 8 – Mon, Oct 12
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
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

  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day
  • Early Release Wednesday, August 26th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 23rd Early release

October 2026

  • Fall Break Thursday, October 8th – Monday, October 12th · 3 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Student Holiday/Staff Exchange Day Monday, November 23rd No school
  • Student Holiday/Staff Exchange Day Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • Student Holiday/Staff Exchange Day Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Monday, January 4th · 11 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 5th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, February 3rd Early release
  • Professional Development Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, May 5th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, May 26th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

56 schools follow the Richardson ISD calendar.

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Aikin ElApollo J HArapaho Classical MagnetAudelia Creek El
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Berkner H SBig Springs ElBowie ElBrentfield El
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Canyon Creek ElCarolyn G Bukhair ElChrista Mcauliffe Learning Center
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Dartmouth ElDobie Pre-Kindergarten SchoolDover El
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Forest Lane AcademyForest Meadow J HForestridge El
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Greenwood Hills El
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Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
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Jess Harben El
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Lake Highlands ElLake Highlands H SLake Highlands J HLiberty J H
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Mark Twain ElMath/Science/Tech MagnetMerriman Park ElMohawk ElMoss Haven El
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New ElNorthlake ElNorthrich ElNorthwood Hills El
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O Henry El
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P A S S Learning CtrParkhill J HPearce H SPrairie Creek ElPrestonwood El
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Richardson H SRichardson Heights ElRichardson North J HRichardson Terrace ElRichardson West Technology And Arts MagnetRichland ElRisd Acad
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Skyview ElSpring Creek ElSpring Valley ElSpringridge ElStults Road El
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Thurgood Marshall El
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Wallace ElWestwood Math Science Leadership MagnetWhite Rock El
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Yale El

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Richardson ISD in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Richardson ISD on 12 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, November 2 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Professional Development Day); Monday, November 23 (Student Holiday/Staff Exchange Day); Tuesday, November 24 (Student Holiday/Staff Exchange Day); Wednesday, November 25 (Student Holiday/Staff Exchange Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Tuesday, January 5 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and two more. Breaks: Fall Break (Thursday, October 8 to Monday, October 12), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Monday, January 4) and Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Richardson ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Richardson ISD is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
How many days off does Richardson ISD have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus 11 single days off. There are also six long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Richardson 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 (11 school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Richardson ISD?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Richardson ISD have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has six early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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