IDEA Public Schools – Tarrant County Calendar 2026-27

IDEA Public Schools – Tarrant County, the public school, starts the 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 17, 2026. The last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027. Spring break is Mar 12–19, 2027.

First dayMon Aug 17, 2026
Last dayThu May 27, 2027
ThanksgivingNov 23–27, 2026
Winter breakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Spring breakMar 12–19, 2027
Instruction days173

Next day off: Thanksgiving Break (IDEA Holiday), Nov 23–27, 2026

Holidays and days off, 2026-27

DatesHoliday / breakSchool days off
Sep 7, 2026IDEA Holiday1
Oct 8, 2026Professional Development1
Oct 9–12, 2026IDEA Holiday2
Nov 23–27, 2026Thanksgiving Break (IDEA Holiday)5
Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Winter Break (IDEA Holiday)10
Jan 4–5, 2027Professional Development2
Jan 18, 2027IDEA Holiday1
Feb 12, 2027Professional Development1
Feb 15, 2027IDEA Holiday1
Mar 12, 2027Professional Development1
Mar 15–19, 2027Spring Break (IDEA Holiday)5
Mar 26, 2027IDEA Holiday1

Compared with nearby districts

DistrictFirst dayLast daySpring break
IDEA Public Schools – Tarrant CountyAug 17May 27Mar 12–19, 2027
Dallas ISDAug 11May 26Mar 15–19, 2027
Fort Worth ISDAug 10May 21Mar 15–19, 2027
Frisco ISDAug 12May 14Mar 15–19, 2027

None of the nearby districts above has the same week off in March as Tarrant County.

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Official calendar: IDEA Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar · Date updated January 20, 2026. Last checked November 8, 2026. District website: ideapublicschools.org.

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