August 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- First Day of School
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Arlington ISD Elementary Calendar 2026-2027
Elementary students start August 12 and finish May 26. Early dismissal is December 18 and May 26; the regular elementary day ends at 12:10 p.m. Half-day Pre-K 3 follows separate session times.
Arlington ISD elementary students start Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and finish Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Early dismissal is December 18 and May 26, with the regular elementary day ending at 12:10 p.m. Half-day Pre-K 3 follows separate morning and afternoon schedules. Students are off November 23-27 for Thanksgiving, return after the winter holidays on January 6, and have spring break March 15-19.
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Official calendar
Arlington ISD 2026–2027 Elementary Student key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Student and Staff Holiday | No classes | |
| Student Holiday | No classes | |
| Student Holiday / Parent Conferences | No classes | |
| Student and Staff Holiday | No classes | |
| Student and Staff Holiday | No classes | |
| Student Holiday | No classes | |
| Student and Staff Holiday | through | No school |
| Early Dismissal | Early dismissal | |
| Student and Staff Holiday | through | No school |
| Student Holiday | through | No classes |
| Student and Staff Holiday | No classes | |
| Student Holiday / Parent Conferences | No classes | |
| Student and Staff Holiday | No classes | |
| Student Holiday | No classes | |
| Student and Staff Holiday | through | No school |
| Student & Staff Holiday / Bad Weather Make-Up Day | If needed | |
| Student & Staff Holiday / Bad Weather Make-Up Day | If needed | |
| Last Day of School / Early Dismissal | School closes |
Month by month
Arlington ISD 2026–2027 Elementary Student monthly calendar
Highlighted dates follow the published calendar; grouped or inferred entries are labelled. Today is determined in Central Time (America/Chicago).
- School Day
- Weekend
- Holiday (No School)
- School Break
- First / Last Day
- Important Date
September 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Student and Staff Holiday
- Student Holiday
October 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Parent Conferences
- Student and Staff Holiday
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student and Staff Holiday
- Student Holiday
- Student and Staff Holiday
December 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student and Staff Holiday
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday
- Student and Staff Holiday
February 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Parent Conferences
- Student and Staff Holiday
- Student Holiday
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student and Staff Holiday
- Student & Staff Holiday / Bad Weather Make-Up Day
April 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Student & Staff Holiday / Bad Weather Make-Up Day
May 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Last Day of School / Early Dismissal
Planning notes
Arlington ISD 2026–2027 Elementary Student calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2026–2027 Elementary Student school calendar begins Aug 12, 2026 and ends May 26, 2027.
Before you plan
Confirm campus events, conference appointments and any weather-related calendar changes with Arlington ISD or your child's school.
Major school breaks
- Thanksgiving holidaysNov 23 – 27, 2026
- Winter no-class periodDec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
- Spring breakMar 15 – 19, 2027
School year by the numbers
- Student attendance days
- 172 days
- Calculated from official datesCalculated from 206 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 32 confirmed no-school weekdays, 2 conditional make-up weekdays currently listed without regular classes. The total will change if the district activates a make-up date.
- Total no-school weekdays
- 32 weekdays
- Calculated from official datesCounted from districtwide no-class events between the first and last student days. Weekends and shortened school days are excluded, and overlapping events count once.
- Student no-school days
- 7 days
- Calculated from official datesCounts weekdays without regular classes outside holidays and multi-day breaks, including staff or planning days. Overlapping entries count once.
- Listed early-release dates
- 2 dates
- Calculated from official datesCounted from official early-release entries; some dates apply only to the grades or campuses named in the calendar.
- Longest listed break
- 18 consecutive days
- Calculated from official datesDec 19, 2026–Jan 5, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 12 confirmed no-school weekdays.
- Long weekends
- 4
- Calculated from official datesCounts three- or four-day no-school stretches formed by a weekend plus one or two confirmed weekday closures. Longer school breaks are excluded.
- Full-week breaks
- 3 breaks
- Calculated from official datesCounts continuous no-school stretches containing at least five confirmed weekdays without regular classes. Adjacent holidays and weekends remain part of the same break.
What to know
- The elementary calendar has two early-dismissal dates, while the Secondary and High School A/B calendars list four.
- The December 21-January 1 holiday and January 4-5 student holidays create one continuous student no-class period.
- March 26 and April 23 are holidays on the published calendar but may become attendance days if bad weather requires make-up time.
Editorial summary
Planning around the Arlington ISD elementary calendar
Elementary students have two early-dismissal days: Friday, December 18, 2026, and Wednesday, May 26, 2027. For the regular elementary schedule, dismissal is at 12:10 p.m., rather than 3:35 p.m. Half-day Pre-K 3 students have their own morning or afternoon session times. October 9 and February 12 are student holidays and parent-conference days; campuses provide appointment details.
The first school day is Wednesday, August 12, and the last is Wednesday, May 26. Thanksgiving break runs November 23-27. The December 21-January 1 holiday is followed by student holidays on January 4-5, so elementary students return Wednesday, January 6. Spring break is March 15-19.
March 26 and April 23 are holidays that may be used as bad-weather make-up days. Students are off unless Arlington ISD announces that either date is needed for attendance.
Common questions
Arlington ISD 2026–2027 Elementary Student calendar FAQs
When is the first day of elementary school in Arlington ISD?
The first day for Arlington ISD elementary students is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is the last day of elementary school in Arlington ISD?
The last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. It is also an early-dismissal day, with the regular elementary day ending at 12:10 p.m. Half-day Pre-K 3 follows separate session times.
Does Arlington ISD have a fall break in 2026?
The elementary calendar does not list a weeklong fall break. Students are off Friday, October 9, for a student holiday and parent conferences, and Monday, October 12, for a student and staff holiday.
When is Arlington ISD Thanksgiving break in 2026?
Elementary students have no classes Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27. Classes resume Monday, November 30.
When is Arlington ISD winter break for elementary students?
The district holiday runs December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Student holidays on January 4-5 extend the no-class period, and students return Wednesday, January 6.
When is Arlington ISD spring break in 2027?
Spring break runs Monday, March 15, through Friday, March 19, 2027. Students return Monday, March 22.
When are Arlington ISD elementary parent conferences?
The calendar marks October 9, 2026, and February 12, 2027, as student holidays and parent-conference days. Individual campuses set appointment details.
Which dates have early dismissal for Arlington ISD elementary students?
The elementary calendar lists early dismissal on December 18, 2026, and May 26, 2027.
Are Arlington ISD elementary students off September 7 and 8?
Yes. September 7 is a student and staff holiday, and September 8 is a student holiday. Classes resume Wednesday, September 9.
Are Arlington ISD elementary students off November 2 and 3, 2026?
Yes. November 2 is a student and staff holiday, and November 3 is a student holiday. Elementary students return Wednesday, November 4.
Are Arlington ISD elementary students off February 12-16, 2027?
Yes. February 12 is a student holiday and parent-conference day, February 15 is a student and staff holiday, and February 16 is a student holiday. The weekend connects those dates into a five-day no-class stretch.
Will Arlington ISD elementary students have school on March 26 or April 23, 2027?
Both dates are listed as student and staff holidays and bad-weather make-up days. They remain no-class days unless the district announces that one is needed to replace lost instructional time.
What are the regular Arlington ISD elementary school hours?
Regular elementary hours are 8:10 a.m.-3:35 p.m. Half-day Pre-K 3 students follow separate morning or afternoon schedules. Check the district school-hours page or your campus for any campus-specific adjustments.
Does this calendar apply to Arlington ISD secondary or Early College students?
No. Arlington ISD publishes separate Secondary, Early College High School and High School A/B calendars. Use the calendar assigned to your student's campus and program.
Where can families download the official Arlington ISD elementary calendar?
The official PDF is linked on this page and on Arlington ISD's Calendars page. The district page says the Elementary calendar was approved January 22, 2026.
What time is Arlington ISD elementary early dismissal?
The regular elementary day ends at 12:10 p.m. on the listed early-dismissal dates. Half-day Pre-K 3 morning sessions end at 10:10 a.m., and afternoon sessions end at 12:10 p.m.
What time do Arlington ISD Pre-K 3 students attend school?
The district lists half-day Pre-K 3 morning hours as 8:10-11:20 a.m. and afternoon hours as 12:25-3:35 p.m. Kooken's afternoon session is 11:55 a.m.-3:05 p.m. On early-release days, morning sessions run 8:10-10:10 a.m. and afternoon sessions run 10:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Confirm the assigned session with your campus.
Reference
Arlington ISD 2026–2027 Elementary Student resources
Arlington ISD official website
District and campus information.
Arlington ISD Calendars
Official student calendar downloads.
Arlington ISD School Hours
Regular and early-release hours by school level.
Pre-K 3 schedules
Half-day session hours, including the Kooken afternoon schedule.
Source and scope
About the Arlington ISD 2026–2027 Elementary Student calendar
Data source
Dates come from Arlington ISD's official 2026-2027 Elementary Student Academic Calendar and the district calendar page.
How dates are handled
The English calendar pages were reviewed. Adjacent holidays are grouped only when describing the practical no-class stretch; the underlying events retain the district's labels. Conditional bad-weather make-up days are not treated as confirmed holidays.
Updates
Arlington ISD may activate a make-up day or publish a revised calendar after severe weather. This page was verified October 3, 2026.
Disclaimer
Confirm campus events, conference appointments and any weather-related calendar changes with Arlington ISD or your child's school.
Arlington ISD 2026–2027 Elementary Student sources & verification
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- Arlington Independent School District
- 2026-2027 Elementary Student Academic Calendar
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- Arlington ISD Calendars
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- Arlington ISD School Hours
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- Arlington ISD Pre-K 3 Frequently Asked Questions
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