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Amarillo ISD TX Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The Amarillo ISD 2026–27 school year runs from August 18, 2026 to May 28, 2027. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Aug 18, 2026 First Day of Instruction
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last Day of Instruction
Next key date Tue, Aug 18, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Amarillo ISD 2026-27 calendar

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Amarillo ISD school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Testing / exams
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 3-5, 2026 — New Teacher Orientation
  • August 6-7, 2026 — Professional Learning
  • August 10, 2026 — Teacher Preparation
  • August 11-14, 2026 — Professional Learning
  • August 17, 2026 — Teacher Preparation

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • September 25, 2026 — End of Six Weeks, 28 days
  • September 28, 2026 — Beginning of Grading Period

October 2026

  • October 9, 2026 — Student Holiday/Professional Learning
  • October 12, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • October 30, 2026 — End of Six Weeks, 23 days

November 2026

  • November 2, 2026 — Beginning of Grading Period
  • November 23-27, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday

December 2026

  • December 7-11, 2026 — Testing
  • December 18, 2026 — End of Six Weeks, 29.5 days
  • December 18, 2026 — End of 1st Semester, 80.5 days
  • December 18, 2026 — Student Early Release/Teacher Prep (p.m.)
  • December 21-25, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday

January 2027

  • January 1, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • January 4, 2027 — Student Holiday
  • January 5, 2027 — Teacher Preparation
  • January 5, 2027 — Beginning of Grading Period
  • January 18, 2027 — Student Holiday/Professional Learning

February 2027

  • February 12, 2027 — End of Six Weeks, 28 days
  • February 15, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • February 16, 2027 — Beginning of Grading Period

March 2027

  • March 15-19, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • March 26, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday

April 2027

  • April 9, 2027 — End of Six Weeks, 33 days
  • April 12, 2027 — Beginning of Grading Period
  • April 13-16, 2027 — Testing
  • April 19-22, 2027 — Testing
  • April 26-27, 2027 — Testing

May 2027

  • May 3-7, 2027 — Testing
  • May 10-14, 2027 — Testing
  • May 28, 2027 — End of Six Weeks, 33.5 days
  • May 28, 2027 — End of 2nd Semester, 94.5 days
  • May 28, 2027 — Student Early Release/Teacher Prep (p.m.)

June 2027

  • June 1-3, 2027 — Staff Make Up (Snow) Days
  • June 3-4, 2027 — Summer Learning
  • June 7-11, 2027 — Summer Learning
  • June 14-18, 2027 — Summer Learning
  • June 15-18, 2027 — Testing

July 2027

Amarillo ISD teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • August 3-5, 2026 New Teacher Orientation District source
  • August 6-7, 2026 Professional Learning District source
  • August 11-14, 2026 Professional Learning District source
  • October 9, 2026 Student Holiday/Professional Learning District source
  • January 18, 2027 Student Holiday/Professional Learning District source

Amarillo ISD breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 3, 2026 Staff Holiday Holiday
  • September 7, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • October 12, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • November 23-27, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • December 21-25, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • December 28-31, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • January 1, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • January 4, 2027 Student Holiday Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • March 15-19, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • March 26, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • April 30, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Staff Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Amarillo ISD planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now52 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated April 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

Amarillo ISD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 3, 2026Staff Holiday
August 3-5, 2026New Teacher Orientation
August 6-7, 2026Professional Learning
August 10, 2026Teacher Preparation
August 11-14, 2026Professional Learning
August 17, 2026Teacher Preparation
August 18, 2026First Day of Instruction
August 18, 2026Beginning of Grading Period
September 7, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
September 25, 2026End of Six Weeks, 28 days
September 28, 2026Beginning of Grading Period
October 9, 2026Student Holiday/Professional Learning
October 12, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
October 30, 2026End of Six Weeks, 23 days
November 2, 2026Beginning of Grading Period
November 23-27, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
December 7-11, 2026Testing
December 18, 2026End of Six Weeks, 29.5 days
December 18, 2026End of 1st Semester, 80.5 days
December 18, 2026Student Early Release/Teacher Prep (p.m.)
December 21-25, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
December 28-31, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
January 1, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
January 4, 2027Student Holiday
January 5, 2027Teacher Preparation
January 5, 2027Beginning of Grading Period
January 18, 2027Student Holiday/Professional Learning
February 12, 2027End of Six Weeks, 28 days
February 15, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
February 16, 2027Beginning of Grading Period
March 15-19, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
March 26, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
April 9, 2027End of Six Weeks, 33 days
April 12, 2027Beginning of Grading Period
April 13-16, 2027Testing
April 19-22, 2027Testing
April 26-27, 2027Testing
April 30, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
May 3-7, 2027Testing
May 10-14, 2027Testing
May 28, 2027End of Six Weeks, 33.5 days
May 28, 2027End of 2nd Semester, 94.5 days
May 28, 2027Student Early Release/Teacher Prep (p.m.)
May 28, 2027Last Day of Instruction
May 31, 2027Staff Holiday
June 1-3, 2027Staff Make Up (Snow) Days
June 3-4, 2027Summer Learning
June 7-11, 2027Summer Learning
June 14-18, 2027Summer Learning
June 15-18, 2027Testing
June 21-25, 2027Summer Learning
June 28-30, 2027Summer Learning

Amarillo ISD Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Amarillo ISD for 2026-2027?
The first day of instruction for Amarillo ISD for the 2026-2027 school year is August 18, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Amarillo ISD is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 25, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Students return after the New Year holiday.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
The last day of instruction for Amarillo ISD is May 28, 2027. This is also an early release day for students.
When does the first semester end in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
The second semester grading period begins on January 5, 2027.
Are there any student holidays in October 2026?
Yes. October 9, 2026 is a Student Holiday/Professional Learning day, and October 12, 2026 is a Student/Staff Holiday.
Are there weather make-up days scheduled in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Yes. Staff Make-Up (Snow) Days are scheduled for June 1 through June 3, 2027.

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Amarillo ISD calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Amarillo ISD for 2026-2027?
The first day of instruction for Amarillo ISD for the 2026-2027 school year is August 18, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Amarillo ISD is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 25, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Students return after the New Year holiday.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
The last day of instruction for Amarillo ISD is May 28, 2027. This is also an early release day for students.
When does the first semester end in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
The second semester grading period begins on January 5, 2027.
Are there any student holidays in October 2026?
Yes. October 9, 2026 is a Student Holiday/Professional Learning day, and October 12, 2026 is a Student/Staff Holiday.
Are there weather make-up days scheduled in Amarillo ISD 2026-2027?
Yes. Staff Make-Up (Snow) Days are scheduled for June 1 through June 3, 2027.

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