Updated April 2026, with the 2026-2027 calendar (scroll down)
It’s always a great idea to check out the calendar, bookmark this post, or download the calendar itself so you can plan any trips, surgeries, or kids’ appointments to avoid them missing school, especially at the higher grade levels.
We’ve translated the Plano ISD calendar for you to give you a cheat sheet of important dates and what they mean. If your child is of school age, this is a must!
There is a choice of schools you can choose from, but when you buy or rent a property in Plano or surrounding cities, you’ll be zoned to a public school. You can request a transfer to any open campuses in Plano ISD and also transfer into Plano ISD from other ISD’s. Your other options are private or charter schools, or homeschooling which is easy to do in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the first and last day of School?
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and the last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When are Plano ISD Schools out on break?
Plano ISD schools are typically out on breaks and for major holidays during the following periods:
–Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 7, 2026
– Thanksgiving Break: November 25- 27, 2026
– Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
– Spring Break: March 15–19, 2027
– Summer Break starts: May 24, 2027
What are the School Hours for 2026-27?
– Early Childhood Schools: Beaty, Isaacs & Pearson (full day): 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
– Head Start (full day): 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
– Pre-K (full day) at Elementary School Campuses: 7:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Elementary Schools: 7:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Middle Schools: 8:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
– High/Senior High Schools: 9:05 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (note later start and end times)
– Plano ISD Academy High School: 9:20 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The new Plano ISD Calendar for 2026-2027
When does Plano ISD go back to school?
Plano ISD Public Schools will start on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
They will have a 3-day weekend for Labor Day, including Monday, September 7.
This calendar shows the school holidays, which are set on the PISD.edu calendar. Please note the following: national holidays, state holidays, and federal holidays. They may differ from private school calendars.
The school year ends on May 21 (usually with staggered early release times – be sure to check with your campus for details)
Plano ISD Mid-year Holidays and Breaks
2026
- September 7: Student Holiday
- October 12 – October 16: New Fall Break
- November 3 – Student Holiday
- November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break
- December 18: Last Day of first Semester
- December 21 – January 1: Winter Break
2027
- January 5: Start of Second Semester
- January 18: Student Holiday
- February 15 and 16: Student Holiday
- March 15–19: Spring Break
- March 26: Student Holiday
- March 29: Student Holiday
- May 21: Last Day of School (Early Release)
Tips for Understanding the Plano ISD Calendar
Look out for those dates in mustard yellow color. Those are Staff Days and Student Holidays, which also include federal and state holidays.
Usually, they allocate them to extend another block of days, but occasionally they are random dates (like November 3)
Also, look out for those Student Early Release dates (which are indicated by a green outlined box). These are usually the last day of the semester, before an extended break – December 18 and May 21.
(Side note: on Early Release dates, be sure to check if your campus is offering lunch to students before they leave and also check what time your campus lets out. Elementary, Middle, High, and Senior High school campuses usually differ)
Finally, check out those Inclement Weather Days. In the last few school years, we have used those to make up for lost days when school was canceled (remember those snow storms?)
If we don’t have any weather cancellations they remain on the Plano ISD Calendar as student holidays.
Be sure to keep signed up on your campus’ PTA and school email lists, as they’ll notify you of any decisions or changes that are made on those.
Grading Periods
First Semester
• August 11 – October 9, 2026
• October 19 – December 18, 2026
Second Semester
• January 5 – March 12, 2027
• March 22 – May 21, 2027
Professional Development Holidays
- August 4–7 & 10, 2026
- October 15, 2026
- November 3, 2026
- January 4, 2027
- February 15, 2027
- March 29, 2027
Staff Development Days (No School for Students)
August 4–7 & 10, 2026- October 15, 2026
- November 3, 2026
- January 4, 2027
- February 15, 2027
- March 29, 2027
Student/Teacher Holidays
• October 12–14, 2026
• March 26, 2027
Stay updated by following Plano ISD’s District Updates.
When do you enroll a kindergarten student for next school year?
Enrollment for kindergarten students new to the district for the 2023-24 school year is an online process and will be available no later than July 19th. Campus staff will review enrollment documents, and they will confirm your child’s kindergarten placement for the 2023-24 school year.
here is a link to explain it all: https://www.pisd.edu/kindergarten#:~:text=Items%20Needed%20for%20Registration&text=Enrollment%20for%20kindergarten%20students%20new,the%202021%2D22%20school%20year.