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- First Day of Classes
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Garland ISD Calendar 2027-2028
Classes run August 9 through May 24. The calendar has 175 student days, with early dismissal on December 17 and May 24.
Garland ISD’s 2027-28 school year runs August 9 through May 24. Fall Break is October 11-15, followed by a student holiday on October 18. Winter Break runs December 20-31, followed by a January 3 student holiday. December 17 and May 24 are early-dismissal days.
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Garland ISD 2027–2028 Academic calendar key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | School opens | |
| Labor Day Holiday | No classes | |
| Fall Break | through | No school |
| Thanksgiving Break | through | No school |
| Early Dismissal | Early dismissal | |
| Winter Break | through | No school |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| Staff/Student Holiday | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| Staff/Student Holiday | No classes | |
| Last Day of Classes | School closes |
Month by month
Garland ISD 2027–2028 Academic 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
September 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Labor Day Holiday
October 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Fall Break
- Staff Development / Student Holiday
November 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Staff Development / Student Holiday
- Thanksgiving Break
December 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Winter Break
January 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Staff Development / Student Holiday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Staff/Student Holiday
- Staff Development / Student Holiday
March 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Spring Break
April 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Staff/Student Holiday
May 2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Last Day of Classes
Planning notes
Garland ISD 2027–2028 Academic calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2027–2028 Academic calendar school calendar begins Aug 9, 2027 and ends May 24, 2028.
Before you plan
This independent reference is not operated by Garland ISD. Families should confirm transportation, campus bell changes, report-card timing, block schedules, testing, and emergency changes with the district or their child’s school.
Major school breaks
- Fall Break and October Student HolidayOct 11 – 18, 2027
- Thanksgiving BreakNov 22 – 26, 2027
- Winter Break and January Student HolidayDec 20, 2027 – Jan 3, 2028
- February Student HolidaysFeb 14 – 15, 2028
- Spring BreakMar 13 – 17, 2028
School year by the numbers
- Student attendance days
- 175 days
- Official figureThe PDF lists 82 days in the first semester and 93 in the second.
- Total no-school weekdays
- 33 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
- 4 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 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 18, 2027–Jan 3, 2028, including weekends. The stretch contains 11 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
- 4 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 October 11-15 break connects across the weekend to the October 18 student holiday; students return October 19.
- Winter Break ends December 31, but the January 3 student holiday keeps students home until January 4.
- February 14-15 are consecutive no-student weekdays immediately after the weekend.
- The calendar keeps the same 82-day first semester and 93-day second semester split as 2026-2027.
- Garland ISD’s current A/B page lists 2026-27 only; families should check for a 2027-28 update before using a rotation.
Editorial summary
Planning ahead with the 2027-2028 Garland ISD calendar
Garland ISD students begin classes Monday, August 9, 2027, and finish Wednesday, May 24, 2028. Labor Day is September 6. Fall Break runs October 11-15. October 18 is a separate student holiday for staff development, so classes resume October 19. Students also have November 2 off before Thanksgiving Break, November 22-26.
December 17 is an early-dismissal day and the end of the second grading period. Winter Break covers December 20-31, and the January 3 student holiday extends the no-class period until students return January 4. The second semester includes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, consecutive February 14-15 student holidays, Spring Break March 13-17, and an April 14 holiday.
The final student day is May 24, with early dismissal and the end of the fourth grading period. The district’s A/B Block Schedule page currently lists 2026-27 only, so the 2026-27 rotation should not be assumed to apply in 2027-28. Check the A/B Block Schedule page for any 2027-28 update.
Common questions
Garland ISD 2027–2028 Academic calendar calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school for Garland ISD in 2027-2028?
Classes begin Monday, August 9, 2027. The first grading period starts the same day.
When is the last day of school for Garland ISD in 2027-28?
The last day is Wednesday, May 24, 2028. It is an early-dismissal day and the end of the fourth grading period.
What dates are included in Fall Break?
Fall Break runs October 11-15, 2027. Students also have October 18 off for staff development and return Tuesday, October 19.
Is there school on November 2, 2027?
No. November 2 is a student holiday while staff development is scheduled. Students return November 3.
When is Thanksgiving Break in 2027?
Thanksgiving Break is November 22-26, 2027. Students return Monday, November 29.
When is Garland ISD Winter Break in 2027-28?
Winter Break is December 20-31, 2027. January 3 is a separate student holiday, so students return January 4, 2028.
Is Garland ISD closed for MLK Day in 2028?
Schools are closed Monday, January 17, 2028, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Are February 14 and 15 student holidays?
Yes. February 14 is a staff/student holiday, and February 15 is a staff-development/student-holiday date. Classes resume Wednesday, February 16.
When is Spring Break in 2028?
Spring Break runs March 13-17, 2028. Students return Monday, March 20, for the fourth grading period.
Is April 14, 2028, a school day?
No. Friday, April 14, is a staff and student holiday, creating a three-day weekend.
What other days are Garland ISD students off in 2027-28?
Outside the major breaks, students are also off September 6, October 18, November 2, January 3, January 17, February 14-15, and April 14.
What are the early-dismissal dates and times?
Early dismissal is December 17 and May 24. Full-day pre-K and elementary release at 1:25 p.m., middle school at 2:05 p.m., and high school at 12:40 p.m.
What are Garland ISD school hours in 2027-28?
The PDF lists full-day pre-K and elementary at 8:10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., middle school at 8:50 a.m.-4:10 p.m., and high school at 7:30 a.m.-2:52 p.m.
What are the grading-period dates?
The four periods are August 9-October 8, October 19-December 17, January 4-March 10, and March 20-May 24.
How many student days are scheduled?
Garland ISD lists 175 student days, divided into 82 days in the first semester and 93 days in the second.
Does the calendar include 2027-2028 A and B days?
The district’s A/B Block Schedule page currently lists 2026-27 only. No 2027-28 A/B calendar is currently listed there, so families should check the district page before using an A/B rotation for that year.
Where does Garland ISD post progress-report and report-card dates?
Garland ISD uses its Grade Reporting Dates page for anticipated progress-report and report-card posting dates. The 2027-28 academic PDF itself does not list those dates.
Where can I download the official Garland ISD 2027-28 calendar PDF?
Garland ISD links the official 2027-28 Academic Calendar PDF from its School Year Calendar page. The PDF includes breaks, grading periods, school hours and early-dismissal times.
Reference
Garland ISD 2027–2028 Academic calendar resources
Garland ISD official website
District news, schools, enrollment, transportation, meals, and family resources.
Garland ISD school-year calendar page
English calendar downloads plus current key dates.
Garland ISD A/B Block Schedule
The district page currently lists 2026-27 A/B calendars; check here for any 2027-28 update.
Official 2027-2028 Academic Calendar PDF
The district calendar with student holidays, breaks, grading periods, school hours, and early-dismissal times.
Grade Reporting Dates
Anticipated progress-report and report-card posting dates in Skyward Family Access.
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
The prior school year, including high school and middle school A/B guidance.
Source and scope
About the Garland ISD 2027–2028 Academic calendar calendar
Data source
This page is based on Garland ISD’s official 2027-2028 Academic Calendar, updated December 3, 2025, and the district school-year calendar page. The month grid, written date list, grading-period totals, school hours, and dismissal times were checked together.
How dates are handled
Official breaks remain separate from adjacent student holidays. Family-planning summaries may combine them when they form one continuous no-school stretch. Staff-only dates before classes begin and after students finish fall outside this school-year calendar. No 2027-28 A/B rotation is shown because the district’s current A/B page lists 2026-27 only.
Updates
The PDF is marked subject to change. The official school-year page may replace the media file or add new schedule resources, so later district notices control.
Disclaimer
This independent reference is not operated by Garland ISD. Families should confirm transportation, campus bell changes, report-card timing, block schedules, testing, and emergency changes with the district or their child’s school.
Garland ISD 2027–2028 Academic calendar sources & verification
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- Garland Independent School District
- Garland ISD 2027-2028 Academic Calendar
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- Garland ISD School Year Calendar
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- Garland ISD A/B Block Schedule
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- Garland ISD Grade Reporting Dates
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