# Amarillo Independent School District calendar 2026-27: no-school days, breaks, early release

Next day off: Friday, October 9 (Student holiday); next break: Thanksgiving break, November 23 to 27.

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## 2026–27 student dates

- August 18: First day of instruction. First day of instruction for students.
- August 18: Grading period begins. Beginning of the grading period.
- September 7: Student holiday. Student/staff holiday; students do not attend.
- September 25: Grading period ends. End of the six-week grading period.
- September 28: Grading period begins. Beginning of the grading period.
- October 9: Student holiday. Students do not attend; the date is listed as a student holiday and professional learning day.
- October 12: Student holiday. Student/staff holiday; students do not attend.
- October 30: Grading period ends. End of the six-week grading period.
- November 2: Grading period begins. Beginning of the grading period.
- November 23 to 27: Thanksgiving break. Student/staff holiday break; students do not attend.
- December 18: Grading period and first semester end. End of the six-week grading period and first semester.
- December 18: Early release. Students have an early release; teacher preparation is scheduled for the afternoon.
- December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027: Winter break. Students do not attend during winter break; student/staff holidays are listed December 21–25, December 28–31, and January 1.
- January 4: Student holiday. Students do not attend; listed as a student holiday and teacher preparation day.
- January 5: Grading period begins. Beginning of the grading period.
- January 18: Student holiday. Students do not attend; the date is listed as a student holiday and professional learning day.
- February 12: Grading period ends. End of the six-week grading period.
- February 15: Student holiday. Student/staff holiday; students do not attend.
- February 16: Grading period begins. Beginning of the grading period.
- March 15 to 19: Spring break. Student/staff holiday break; students do not attend.
- March 26: Student holiday. Student/staff holiday; students do not attend.
- April 9: Grading period ends. End of the six-week grading period.
- April 12: Grading period begins. Beginning of the grading period.
- April 30: Student holiday. Student/staff holiday; students do not attend.
- May 28: Last day of instruction and grading period. Last day of instruction; end of the six-week grading period and second semester.
- May 28: Early release. Students have an early release; teacher preparation is scheduled for the afternoon.

Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/5327/aisd_calendar_2026-27_v2_081326.pdf). Checked October 3, 2026.

This page is an independent convenience copy. Amarillo Independent School District's PDFs remain the source of truth, and dates can change after publication.

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