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. 13Fall break for students: Oct. 12-16Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23-27Winter break: Dec. 21-Jan. 4Spring break: March 15-19Last day of school: May 27The calendar also plans for the following staff and student holidays:Sept. 7: Labor DayJan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. DayFeb. 15: Presidents DayMarch 26: Good FridayApril 19: HolidayThe following professional development days for staff are listed in the calendar. These dates double as a holiday for students:Aug. 4-7Aug. 10-12Sept. 21Oct. 15-16Jan. 4Feb. 16May 28