Allen ISD students will return to school Aug. 13 for the 2026-27 school year.
The district’s board of trustees finalized the academic calendar for the upcoming school year during an October school board meeting. The calendar was created with feedback from community members and district staff, according to a district news release.
The first day of school for students will fall on a Thursday as will the last day of school, which is planned for May 27. The calendar can be accessed via Allen ISD’s website.
Dates to know
Notable dates on the 2026-27 academic calendar include:
- First day of school: Aug. 13
- Fall break for students: Oct. 12-16
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23-27
- Winter break: Dec. 21-Jan. 4
- Spring break: March 15-19
- Last day of school: May 27
The calendar also plans for the following staff and student holidays:
- Sept. 7: Labor Day
- Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Feb. 15: Presidents Day
- March 26: Good Friday
- April 19: Holiday
The following professional development days for staff are listed in the calendar. These dates double as a holiday for students:
- Aug. 4-7
- Aug. 10-12
- Sept. 21
- Oct. 15-16
- Jan. 4
- Feb. 16
- May 28
