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Denton ISD TX Calendar 26-27

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The Denton ISD 2026–27 school year runs from August 12, 2026 to May 26-27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 23-27, winter break December 21-31, and spring break March 8-12. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Freshman First Day
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 1/2 Student Day / Last Day
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Denton ISD 2026-27 calendar

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Denton 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
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Testing / exams
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 4-5, 2026 — Campus PD / Teacher Workday
  • August 6-7, 2026 — District PD
  • August 10, 2026 — Staff PLC
  • August 11-12, 2026 — Campus PD / Teacher Workday
  • August 12, 2026 — Freshman First Day

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — Holiday
  • September 21, 2026 — PLC Day / Student Holiday

October 2026

  • October 12, 2026 — Holiday
  • October 13, 2026 — PLC Day / Student Holiday

November 2026

  • November 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • December 17-18, 2026 — 1/2 Student Day
  • December 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • January 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • January 4, 2027 — PLC Day / Student Holiday
  • January 18, 2027 — Holiday

February 2027

  • February 12, 2027 — Exchange Day
  • February 15, 2027 — Holiday

March 2027

  • March 8-12, 2027 — Spring Break
  • March 15, 2027 — PLC Day / Student Holiday
  • March 26-29, 2027 — Possible Weather Day

April 2027

  • April 6-30, 2027 — STAAR Testing

May 2027

  • May 26-27, 2027 — 1/2 Student Day / Last Day
  • May 28, 2027 — Exchange Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Holiday

June 2027

July 2027

Denton ISD teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • August 4-5, 2026 Campus PD / Teacher Workday District source
  • August 6-7, 2026 District PD District source
  • August 11-12, 2026 Campus PD / Teacher Workday District source

Denton ISD breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • September 7, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • September 21, 2026 PLC Day / Student Holiday Holiday
  • October 12, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • October 13, 2026 PLC Day / Student Holiday Holiday
  • November 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • December 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • January 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • January 4, 2027 PLC Day / Student Holiday Holiday
  • January 18, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • March 8-12, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • March 15, 2027 PLC Day / Student Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Denton ISD planning calendar

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

Useful now25 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

Denton ISD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
August 4-5, 2026Campus PD / Teacher Workday
August 6-7, 2026District PD
August 10, 2026Staff PLC
August 11-12, 2026Campus PD / Teacher Workday
August 12, 2026Freshman First Day
August 13, 2026First Day of School
September 7, 2026Holiday
September 21, 2026PLC Day / Student Holiday
October 12, 2026Holiday
October 13, 2026PLC Day / Student Holiday
November 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
December 17-18, 20261/2 Student Day
December 21-31, 2026Winter Break
January 1, 2027Winter Break
January 4, 2027PLC Day / Student Holiday
January 18, 2027Holiday
February 12, 2027Exchange Day
February 15, 2027Holiday
March 8-12, 2027Spring Break
March 15, 2027PLC Day / Student Holiday
March 26-29, 2027Possible Weather Day
April 6-30, 2027STAAR Testing
May 26-27, 20271/2 Student Day / Last Day
May 28, 2027Exchange Day
May 31, 2027Holiday

Denton Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027

When is the first day of school in Denton Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Denton Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026. Freshmen begin on August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Denton Independent School District for 2026-2027 is from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026 as part of the Winter Break.
When is Winter Break in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Denton Independent School District runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Denton Independent School District is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Denton Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Denton Independent School District is May 27, 2027, which is a half-day.
Are there any PLC or Student Holidays in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Yes. PLC / Student Holidays are scheduled for September 21, 2026; October 13, 2026; January 4, 2027; and March 15, 2027.
Are there any major holidays during the 2026-2027 school year?
Major holidays include September 7, 2026; October 12, 2026; January 18, 2027; February 15, 2027; and May 31, 2027.
When are half student days in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Half student days are scheduled for December 17-18, 2026 and May 26-27, 2027.

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Denton ISD calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Denton Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Denton Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026. Freshmen begin on August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Denton Independent School District for 2026-2027 is from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026 as part of the Winter Break.
When is Winter Break in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Denton Independent School District runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Denton Independent School District is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Denton Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Denton Independent School District is May 27, 2027, which is a half-day.
Are there any PLC or Student Holidays in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Yes. PLC / Student Holidays are scheduled for September 21, 2026; October 13, 2026; January 4, 2027; and March 15, 2027.
Are there any major holidays during the 2026-2027 school year?
Major holidays include September 7, 2026; October 12, 2026; January 18, 2027; February 15, 2027; and May 31, 2027.
When are half student days in Denton Independent School District 2026-2027?
Half student days are scheduled for December 17-18, 2026 and May 26-27, 2027.

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