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Get ahead of planning vacations for your students with their official school calendars! Photo courtesy Canva
Get ahead of planning vacations for your students with their official school calendars! Photo courtesy Canva
8/10/25 - By Gabby Cullen

It's not too soon to start thinking about next year! School calendars for the largest school districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for the 2025-2026 school year are below, and you'll want to bookmark the page now for reference—especially when planning family vacations or booking summer camps (you know they'll fill up quickly!). Follow the links for each district below for details on school holidays and semester breaks, as well as to stay up-to-date on any last-minute changes from your local district.

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2025-2026 Dallas Independent School District Calendars

Dallas Independent School District (DISD): August 12, 2025 – May 22, 2026

We've pulled together start, stop, and school break dates for the five largest public school districts to help you plan your year. If your kids attend a smaller district, no worries—we've included links to the school calendars for tons of other districts around the metroplex.  

When is the first day of school for DISD?

School starts Thursday, August 12, 2025, this year. 

When is Winter Break for DISD?

Winter Break begins on December 22, 2025, and ends on January 5, 2026.

Keep kids occupied for the whole 2+ weeks, with activities and the best indoor playgrounds in DFW.

When is Spring Break for DISD?

Spring Break begins on March 16, 2026, for one week. 

When is the last day of school for DISD?

Friday, May 22, 2026, is the last day of instruction for the 2025-26 school year.

 

2025-2026 Fort Worth Independent School District Calendars

Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD): August 12, 2025 – May 22, 2026

FWISD is the second-biggest school district in DFW. Having this school calendar on hand will help you plan your year. 

When is the first day of school for FWISD?

School starts Tuesday, August 12, 2025, this year. 

When is Winter Break for FWISD?

Winter Break begins on December 22, 2025, and ends on January 5, 2026.

Keep kids occupied for the whole 2+ weeks, with activities and outings to the best indoor playgrounds in DFW.

When is Spring Break for FWISD?

Spring Break begins on March 16, 2026, for one week. 

When is the last day of school for FWISD?

Thursday, May 21, 2026, is the last day of instruction for the 2025-26 school year.

2025-2026 Plano Independent School District Calendars

Plano Independent School District (Plano ISD): August 12, 2025 – May 22, 2026

Plano ISD is the third-largest school district in DFW. Having this school calendar on hand will help you plan your family vacations. 

When is the first day of school for Plano ISD?

School starts Tuesday, August 12, 2025, this year. 

When is Winter Break for Plano ISD?

Winter Break begins on December 22, 2025, and ends on January 5, 2026.

When is Spring Break for Plano ISD?

Spring Break begins on March 16, 2026, for one week. 

When is the last day of school for Plano ISD?

Friday, May 22, 2026, is the last day of instruction for the 2025-26 school year.

 

2025-2026 Frisco Independent School District Calendars

Frisco Independent School District (FISD): August 13, 2025 – May 22, 2026

When is the first day of school for FISD?

School starts Tuesday, August 13, 2025, this year. 

When is Winter Break for FISD?

Winter Break begins on December 22, 2025, and ends on January 5, 2026.

When is Spring Break for FISD?

Spring Break begins on March 16, 2026, for one week. 

When is the last day of school for FISD?

Friday, May 22, 2026, is the last day of instruction for the 2025-26 school year.

 

2025-2026 Arlington Independent School District Calendars

Arlington Independent School District (AISD): August 13, 2025 – May 22, 2026

When is the first day of school for AISD?

School starts Tuesday, August 13, 2025, this year. 

When is Winter Break for AISD?

Winter Break begins on December 22, 2025, and ends on January 7, 2026.

When is Spring Break for AISD?

Spring Break begins on March 16, 2026, for one week. 

When is the last day of school for AISD?

Friday, May 22, 2026, is the last day of instruction for the 2025-26 school year.

More Dallas-Forth Worth Public School Calendars 

Garland Independent School District: August 11, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Lewisville Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Mesquite Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 28, 2026

Richardson Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Keller Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 21, 2026 

Denton Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Irving Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 28, 2026

Terrell Independent School District: August 5, 2025 - May 28, 2026

Grand Prairie Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 29, 2026

Cedar Hill Independent School District: August 11, 2025 - May 22, 2026

McKinney Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Allen Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Rockwall Independent School District: August 12, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Highland Park Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Forney Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Coppell Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Duncanville Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Prosper Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 23, 2026

Little Elm Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 22, 2026

Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District: August 13, 2025 - May 22, 2026

 

About the Author

Gabby Cullen
Gabby Cullen has over 15 years of media experience, starting in public relations before moving to the editorial side in 2009. With a decade of expertise in parenting and lifestyle, she balances her work as an editor and writer while navigating life as a mom of two. An avid reader and true crime podcast fan, Gabby lives in Dallas, TX with her family. Find her on Instagram and Threads @gabbycullen.
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