Garland ISD Calendar 2026-27
The fall break is under way, until Friday, October 16.
All school breaks and days off for Garland ISD.
51,021 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 12 – 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Staff Development | Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Staff Development | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Staff Development | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Student/staff holiday | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Staff Development | Feb 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 15 – 19, 2027 | 5 |
| Student/staff holiday | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Student/staff holiday | Apr 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | May 27, 2027 | 1 |
| First day of class | Aug 9, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 11 – 15, 2027 | 5 |
| Staff development/Student holiday | Oct 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Staff development/Student holiday | Nov 2, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Staff development/Student holiday | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Staff/Student holiday | Feb 14, 2028 | 1 |
| Staff development/Student holiday | Feb 15, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 13 – 17, 2028 | 5 |
| Staff/Student holiday | Apr 14, 2028 | 1 |
| Last day of class | May 24, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Garland ISD). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Garland ISD this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Garland ISD have 4 breaks, adding up to 27 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Garland ISD have in 2026-2027?
27 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Garland ISD?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.