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Edinburg CISD School Calendar 2026-2027

Edinburg CISD lists August 24 as the first day for students and May 28 as the last. August 17-21 is separately marked for ADSY/enrichment/prep days for all students and staff.

Edinburg CISD lists August 24, 2026, as the first day for students and May 28, 2027, as the last. August 17-21 is separately marked for ADSY, enrichment, and prep activities for all students and staff. Students return January 5 after the January 4 staff workday; Spring Break is March 15-19, and December 18 and May 28 are early-release days.

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Calendar dates

Edinburg CISD 2026–2027 School Calendar key dates

Key dates for Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 2026-2027 school calendar
EventDateStatus
First Day for Students
School opens
Columbus Day Holiday
No classes
Thanksgiving Monday / Intersession or Weather Make-up Day
No classes
Thanksgiving Break - Tuesday through Friday Calculated from calendar through
No school
Early Release before Winter Break
Early dismissal
Christmas / Winter Break through
No school
Presidents Day / Intersession or Weather Make-up Day
No classes
Spring Break through
No school
Easter Break through
No school
Last Day for Students
School closes
Memorial Day
No classes

Month by month

Edinburg CISD 2026–2027 School Calendar 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

August 2026

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for August 2026
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  • First Day for Students

September 2026

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for September 2026
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October 2026

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for October 2026
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  • Columbus Day Holiday

November 2026

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for November 2026
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  • Thanksgiving Monday / Intersession or Weather Make-up Day
  • Thanksgiving Break - Tuesday through Friday Calculated from calendar

December 2026

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for December 2026
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  • Christmas / Winter Break

January 2027

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for January 2027
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  • Staff Workday / No Classes for Students

February 2027

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for February 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Presidents Day / Intersession or Weather Make-up Day

March 2027

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for March 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Spring Break
  • Easter Break

April 2027

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for April 2027
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May 2027

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District calendar for May 2027
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  • Last Day for Students
  • Memorial Day

Planning notes

Edinburg CISD 2026–2027 School Calendar calendar notes

School calendar overview

The 2026–2027 School Calendar school calendar begins Aug 24, 2026 and ends May 28, 2027.

Before you plan

This independent calendar reference is not operated by Edinburg CISD. Schools provide individual test assignments, August prep schedules, summer eligibility, graduation arrangements, and decisions about reserved make-up dates.

Major school breaks

  • Thanksgiving Break - confirmed holiday datesNov 24 – 27, 2026
  • Winter Break for StudentsDec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
  • Spring BreakMar 15 – 19, 2027
  • Easter BreakMar 26 – 29, 2027

School year by the numbers

Student attendance days
175 days
Calculated from official datesCalculated from 200 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 23 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
23 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.
Confirmed standalone no-school days
1 day
Calculated from official datesCounts confirmed weekdays without regular classes outside holidays and multi-day breaks, including staff or planning days. Conditional make-up dates are excluded from this standalone count.
Listed early-release dates
2 dates
Calculated from official datesCounted from districtwide early-release entries in the official calendar. An early-release date still counts as a student attendance day.
Longest listed break
17 consecutive days
Calculated from official datesDec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 11 confirmed no-school weekdays.
Long weekends
2
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
2 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 regular first student day is August 24, but the calendar also marks August 17-21 for all-student prep activities.
  • Winter time off continues through January 4; students return January 5.
  • November 23 and February 15 are recorded as conditional attendance dates, rather than guaranteed closures.
  • Spring Break and Easter Break are separate, with March 22-25 between them.
  • Testing and summer program blocks include only consecutive marked weekdays; intervening weekends are omitted.
  • Memorial Day falls after the last regular student day and is not included as a school-year closure.

Editorial summary

Before you plan time away from school

The six reporting-period counts add up to 175 days across the August 24-May 28 calendar. Elementary, middle, and high schools follow different daily schedules, and all three levels dismiss early on December 18 and May 28. August 17-21 is a separate ADSY/enrichment/prep block marked for all students and staff.

Students return January 5 after the January 4 staff workday. Spring Break is March 15-19, and Easter Break is March 26-29. November 23 and February 15 need a closer look because each is listed both under Holidays / No Classes and under Intersession / Weather Make-up Days. The calendar also includes state-testing windows, five graduation ceremonies on May 29-30, and June ADSY summer-program dates.

Common questions

Edinburg CISD 2026–2027 School Calendar calendar FAQs

When does Edinburg CISD start school in 2026?

The calendar lists Monday, August 24, 2026, as the first day for students. It also marks August 17-21 as ADSY/enrichment/prep days for all students and staff, so check your campus instructions before planning to be away that week.

What is the last day of school for Edinburg CISD in 2027?

Students finish Friday, May 28, 2027, with early release. High school graduation ceremonies follow on May 29 and 30.

When is Thanksgiving Break, and when do students return?

The printed Thanksgiving holiday is November 23-27, 2026, and students are scheduled to return Monday, November 30. November 23 is also an intersession/weather make-up date, so Monday attendance at the start of the break depends on district instructions. The PDF also marks November 30 for state testing.

When is Edinburg CISD Christmas/Winter Break, and when do students return?

The Christmas holiday runs December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students remain off through the January 2-3 weekend and the January 4 staff workday, returning Tuesday, January 5. That gives students 17 consecutive days without regular classes, from December 19 through January 4.

When is Spring Break in 2027?

Spring Break is March 15-19, 2027. With the weekends on either side, students have March 13-21 off and return Monday, March 22.

Does Edinburg CISD have an Easter Break?

Yes. Easter Break runs Friday, March 26, through Monday, March 29, 2027. The two holidays connect across the weekend, and regular classes resume Tuesday, March 30.

Are students off on Columbus Day?

Yes. Monday, October 12, 2026, is a holiday for students and teachers. Classes resume Tuesday, October 13.

Is Edinburg CISD closed on Presidents Day?

February 15, 2027, is listed as Presidents Day, but it is also an intersession/weather make-up day. The district may require attendance if the date is activated, so check district notices before making plans.

Is Labor Day a school holiday on this calendar?

The official 2026-2027 calendar does not list September 7 as a district holiday or no-class day.

Do students have Martin Luther King Jr. Day off?

The official calendar does not mark January 18, 2027, as a holiday or student day off.

When are the early-release days, and what time does school end?

Early release is scheduled for December 18, 2026, and May 28, 2027. Elementary schools dismiss at 12:15 p.m., middle schools at 1:30 p.m., and high schools at 2:30 p.m. Times are local to Edinburg.

What are the regular school hours?

The PDF lists elementary school hours as 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m., middle school as 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m., and high school as 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The two early-release dates have earlier dismissal times.

What are the August ADSY, enrichment, and prep days?

August 17-21, 2026, is a separate block labeled ADSY/Enrichment/Prep Days for all students and staff. The PDF does not give program hours or a daily agenda. Contact your campus for arrival, dismissal, and attendance instructions for that week.

How many instructional days are in the regular school year?

The six reporting periods list 30, 24, 25, 29, 32, and 35 days, totaling 175. That total covers August 24-May 28; it does not include the August 17-21 prep block or the June summer program. Activated make-up days could change the schedule.

When do the semesters end?

The first semester ends Friday, December 18, 2026. The second semester begins January 5, 2027, and ends Friday, May 28. Both semester-ending dates have early release.

What are the six reporting periods?

The periods are August 24-October 2, October 5-November 6, and November 9-December 18 in 2026, followed by January 5-February 12, February 16-April 9, and April 12-May 28 in 2027. Holidays within those spans are still days without regular classes.

When are progress reports scheduled?

Progress reports are dated September 11, October 23, and December 4, 2026, then January 22, March 12, and May 7, 2027. The calendar does not say whether reports will be sent home or posted online.

When are Edinburg CISD's state testing windows?

The PDF marks November 30-December 4 and December 7-11, 2026; April 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, and 26-30, 2027; and June 14-18 and 21-25. State testing is listed separately from Holidays / No Classes, and the calendar does not identify subjects, grades, individual assignments, or campus schedules. The district webpage begins its December testing listing on December 1, while the PDF also marks November 30, so confirm November 30 testing with your campus.

When are the 2027 high school graduations?

On Saturday, May 29, Robert Vela High School graduates at 8 a.m., Edinburg Collegiate High School at 11:30 a.m., and Edinburg North High School at 3 p.m. On Sunday, May 30, Johnny Economedes High School graduates at 9 a.m. and Edinburg High School at 2 p.m. Venues and ticket information are not listed in the district calendar.

What dates does the ADSY summer program meet?

The marked summer dates are June 1-4, June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, and June 28, 2027. Those blocks contain 20 weekdays. Weekends are not marked as program days.

Does every student have to attend the June summer program?

The June section is labeled ADSY-Summer Program, but it does not identify participating students or campuses. Ask your school whether your child is expected to attend and what hours apply.

Where can I download the official Edinburg CISD calendar?

Use the official PDF link on this page or visit the Edinburg CISD District Calendar page at ecisd.us.

Source and scope

About the Edinburg CISD 2026–2027 School Calendar calendar

Data source

Dates come from the Edinburg CISD 2026-2027 PDF, which carries a March 21, 2026 board-approval date. The official District Calendar page links the same PDF, and official campus pages are used to expand graduation abbreviations into full school names.

How dates are handled

Holiday colors, staff-workday symbols, testing outlines, and ADSY cells were checked against the printed lists. Testing and summer blocks stop at unmarked dates; January 4 extends the continuous student winter break. November 23 and February 15 remain conditional attendance dates. Memorial Day is retained because the source lists it and this event collection already extends beyond the regular last student day for graduations and June programs.

Updates

The webpage has a 2025 typo in the first reporting period; the PDF correctly says 2026. Its December testing list also omits the PDF's November 30 outline. Follow campus instructions for that date and watch the district calendar page for revisions or later school years.

Disclaimer

This independent calendar reference is not operated by Edinburg CISD. Schools provide individual test assignments, August prep schedules, summer eligibility, graduation arrangements, and decisions about reserved make-up dates.

Edinburg CISD 2026–2027 School Calendar sources & verification

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