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

Next day off: Monday, October 12 (Holiday); next break: Thanksgiving break, November 23 to 27.

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- [Official 2026–27 printable PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1776959992/dentonisdorg/hv86fkxy1yq5wls37749/dentonisd-calendar-english_04172026.pdf)

## 2026–27 student dates

- July 2: Holiday. Holiday; students do not attend.
- August 4 to 11: No school for students. Students do not attend on the listed professional development and Staff PLC dates, August 4–11.
- August 12: Freshman first day. Freshmen attend their first day; other students do not attend. This date is also listed as a campus PD / teacher workday.
- August 13: First day of school; grading period begins. First day for students; a grading period begins.
- September 7: Holiday. Holiday; students do not attend.
- September 21: PLC day; student holiday. PLC day and student holiday.
- October 12: Holiday. Holiday; students do not attend.
- October 13: PLC day; student holiday. PLC day and student holiday.
- October 16: End of grading period. Grading period ends.
- October 19: Start of grading period. Grading period begins.
- November 23 to 27: Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving break; students do not attend.
- December 17 to 18: Half student days. Half student days on December 17 and 18.
- December 18: End of grading period. Grading period ends.
- December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027: Winter break. Winter break; students do not attend.
- January 4: PLC day; student holiday. PLC day and student holiday.
- January 5: Start of grading period. Grading period begins.
- January 18: Holiday. Holiday; students do not attend.
- February 12: Staff exchange day; student holiday. Staff exchange day and student holiday.
- February 15: Holiday. Holiday; students do not attend.
- March 5: End of grading period. Grading period ends.
- March 8 to 12: Spring break. Spring break; students do not attend.
- March 15: PLC day; student holiday. PLC day and student holiday.
- March 16: Start of grading period. Grading period begins.
- May 26 to 27: Half student days. Half student days on May 26 and 27.
- May 27: Last day of school; grading period ends. Last student day; grading period ends.
- May 31: Holiday. Holiday; students do not attend.

Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1776959992/dentonisdorg/hv86fkxy1yq5wls37749/dentonisd-calendar-english_04172026.pdf). Checked September 28, 2026.

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

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