McKinney ISD students will return to school for the 2026-27 school year Aug. 13.

The district’s board of trustees approved the next academic calendar at its Jan. 20 meeting. In creating the calendar, the district obtained feedback from principals, staff, students, teachers and parents, per district documents.

“This calendar reflects a careful balance between instructional quality, staff planning needs, family considerations and state requirements,” Assistant Superintendent of Communications Shelly Spaulding said.

What you need to know

The approved academic calendar includes the following dates:
  • First day of school: Aug. 13
  • Labor Day holiday: Sept. 7
  • Fall break: Oct. 12-13
  • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23-27
  • Winter break: Dec. 21- Jan. 1, 2027
  • Spring break: March 15-19, 2027
  • Last day of school: May 27, 2027
  • Graduation: May 28, 2027
In addition, MISD teachers will return to work Aug. 4. There are a total of 172 instructional days in the approved calendar, Spaulding said.


One more thing

Bad weather makeup days are scheduled for April 5 and April 19, 2027. The complete calendar for the 2026-27 school year can be found here.