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Palestine ISD TX Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The Palestine ISD 2026–27 school year starts on Aug 7, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27 and spring break Mar 8-12. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Fri, Aug 7, 2026 First Day/1st Quarter Begins
School year ends See full dates Last day not published separately
Next key date Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Palestine ISD 2026-27 calendar

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Palestine ISD school year calendar

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

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

August 2026

  • Aug 3-6, 2026 — Staff PD/Workday
  • Aug 7, 2026 — First Day/1st Quarter Begins

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

  • Oct 8, 2026 — 1st Quarter Ends
  • Oct 9, 2026 — Staff/Student Holiday
  • Oct 13, 2026 — 2nd Quarter Begins

November 2026

  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 1-11, 2026 — State Testing
  • Dec 18, 2026 — Student Early Release/2nd Quarter Ends
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Christmas Holidays

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Christmas Holiday
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Staff PD/Student Holiday
  • Jan 5, 2027 — 3rd Quarter Begins
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday

March 2027

  • Mar 5, 2027 — 3rd Quarter Ends
  • Mar 8-12, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Mar 15, 2027 — 4th Quarter Begins
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday

April 2027

  • Apr 5-29, 2027 — State Testing
  • Apr 30, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday

May 2027

  • May 7, 2027 — Bad Weather Day
  • May 21, 2027 — Student Early Release/4th Quarter Ends/Graduation
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 15-25, 2027 — State Testing

July 2027

Palestine ISD teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Jul 30, 2026 New Teacher Orientation District source
  • Aug 3-6, 2026 Staff PD/Workday District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Staff PD/Student Holiday District source

Palestine ISD breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 4, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
  • Oct 9, 2026 Staff/Student Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Christmas Holidays Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 Christmas Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 12, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 8-12, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • Apr 30, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Palestine ISD planning calendar

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

Useful now27 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 July 12, 2026.
Full term dates table

Palestine ISD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 30, 2026New Teacher Orientation
Aug 3-6, 2026Staff PD/Workday
Aug 7, 2026First Day/1st Quarter Begins
Sep 4, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
Oct 8, 20261st Quarter Ends
Oct 9, 2026Staff/Student Holiday
Oct 13, 20262nd Quarter Begins
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 1-11, 2026State Testing
Dec 18, 2026Student Early Release/2nd Quarter Ends
Dec 21-31, 2026Christmas Holidays
Jan 1, 2027Christmas Holiday
Jan 4, 2027Staff PD/Student Holiday
Jan 5, 20273rd Quarter Begins
Jan 18, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
Feb 12, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
Mar 5, 20273rd Quarter Ends
Mar 8-12, 2027Spring Break
Mar 15, 20274th Quarter Begins
Mar 26, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
Apr 5-29, 2027State Testing
Apr 30, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
May 7, 2027Bad Weather Day
May 21, 2027Student Early Release/4th Quarter Ends/Graduation
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 15-25, 2027State Testing

Palestine ISD Calendar 26-27 pdf FAQs

When is the first day of school in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Palestine ISD is August 7, 2026, which also marks the beginning of the 1st grading quarter.
When is Spring Break in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Palestine ISD is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027. Students return to school on March 15, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with the district's Christmas Holidays and runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
The last instructional day for students is May 21, 2027. This day is also an early release day, the end of the 4th quarter, and Graduation.
When do teachers report for the 2026-2027 school year in Palestine ISD?
New Teacher Orientation is scheduled for July 30, 2026, followed by Staff Professional Development and Workdays from August 3-6, 2026.
When does the second quarter begin in Palestine ISD?
The second grading quarter begins on October 13, 2026, following the first quarter and a student/staff holiday.
When does the third quarter begin in Palestine ISD?
The third grading quarter begins on January 5, 2027, following Winter Break and a Staff Professional Development/Student Holiday.
When does the fourth quarter begin in Palestine ISD?
The fourth grading quarter starts on March 15, 2027, immediately after Spring Break.
When does the first grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?
The first grading quarter ends on October 8, 2026.
When does the second grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?
The second grading quarter ends on December 18, 2026, which is also an early release day for students.
When does the third grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?
The third grading quarter concludes on March 5, 2027.
What student and staff holidays are included in the Palestine ISD 2026-2027 calendar?
Student and staff holidays include September 4, October 9, January 18, February 12, March 26, and April 30, 2027. Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and Memorial Day falls on May 31, 2027.
When are state testing dates in Palestine ISD during 2026-2027?
State Testing is scheduled for December 1-11, 2026, April 5-29, 2027, and June 15-25, 2027.
Is there a bad weather makeup day in the Palestine ISD 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. The designated Bad Weather Day is May 7, 2027, if it becomes necessary to make up missed instructional time.

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Palestine ISD calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Palestine ISD is August 7, 2026, which also marks the beginning of the 1st grading quarter.
When is Spring Break in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Palestine ISD is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027. Students return to school on March 15, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with the district's Christmas Holidays and runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Palestine ISD for 2026-2027?
The last instructional day for students is May 21, 2027. This day is also an early release day, the end of the 4th quarter, and Graduation.
When do teachers report for the 2026-2027 school year in Palestine ISD?
New Teacher Orientation is scheduled for July 30, 2026, followed by Staff Professional Development and Workdays from August 3-6, 2026.
When does the second quarter begin in Palestine ISD?
The second grading quarter begins on October 13, 2026, following the first quarter and a student/staff holiday.
When does the third quarter begin in Palestine ISD?
The third grading quarter begins on January 5, 2027, following Winter Break and a Staff Professional Development/Student Holiday.
When does the fourth quarter begin in Palestine ISD?
The fourth grading quarter starts on March 15, 2027, immediately after Spring Break.
When does the first grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?
The first grading quarter ends on October 8, 2026.
When does the second grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?
The second grading quarter ends on December 18, 2026, which is also an early release day for students.
When does the third grading quarter end in Palestine ISD?
The third grading quarter concludes on March 5, 2027.
What student and staff holidays are included in the Palestine ISD 2026-2027 calendar?
Student and staff holidays include September 4, October 9, January 18, February 12, March 26, and April 30, 2027. Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and Memorial Day falls on May 31, 2027.
When are state testing dates in Palestine ISD during 2026-2027?
State Testing is scheduled for December 1-11, 2026, April 5-29, 2027, and June 15-25, 2027.
Is there a bad weather makeup day in the Palestine ISD 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. The designated Bad Weather Day is May 7, 2027, if it becomes necessary to make up missed instructional time.

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