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IDEA El Paso School Calendar 2026-2027

IDEA El Paso starts August 3, earlier than the other Texas regions listed here. October 12-16 is labeled Intersession, and the PDF does not state who attends or what hours apply.

IDEA El Paso students begin Monday, August 3, 2026, and finish Friday, May 21, 2027. The first quarter ends October 2, October 12-16 is labeled Intersession, and November 11 is an IDEA Holiday. Families should confirm intersession participation and hours with their campus.

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IDEA Public Schools 2026–2027 El Paso key dates

Key dates for IDEA Public Schools 2026-2027 school calendar
Event	Date	Status
First Day of School	Aug 3, 2026	School opens
IDEA Holiday	Sep 7, 2026	No classes
IDEA Holiday	Oct 9, 2026	No classes
IDEA Holiday	Nov 11, 2026	No classes
Thanksgiving Break	Nov 23, 2026 through Nov 27, 2026	No school
Winter Break	Dec 21, 2026 through Jan 1, 2027	No school
IDEA Holiday	Jan 18, 2027	No classes
IDEA Holiday	Feb 15, 2027	No classes
Spring Break	Mar 15, 2027 through Mar 19, 2027	No school
IDEA Holiday	Mar 26, 2027	No classes
IDEA Holiday	Mar 29, 2027	No classes
Last Day of School and Fourth Quarter Ends	May 21, 2027	School closes

Month by month

IDEA Public Schools 2026–2027 El Paso 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

IDEA Public Schools calendar for August 2026
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Aug 3 First Day of School

September 2026

IDEA Public Schools calendar for September 2026
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Sep 7 IDEA Holiday

October 2026

IDEA Public Schools calendar for October 2026
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Oct 8 Professional Development - No School
Oct 9 IDEA Holiday

November 2026

IDEA Public Schools calendar for November 2026
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Nov 11 IDEA Holiday
Nov 23–27 Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

IDEA Public Schools calendar for December 2026
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Dec 21 – Jan 1 Winter Break

January 2027

IDEA Public Schools calendar for January 2027
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Jan 4–5 Professional Development - No School
Jan 18 IDEA Holiday

February 2027

IDEA Public Schools calendar for February 2027
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Feb 12 Professional Development - No School
Feb 15 IDEA Holiday

March 2027

IDEA Public Schools calendar for March 2027
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Mar 12 Professional Development - No School
Mar 15–19 Spring Break
Mar 26 IDEA Holiday
Mar 29 IDEA Holiday

April 2027

IDEA Public Schools calendar for April 2027
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May 2027

IDEA Public Schools calendar for May 2027
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May 21 Last Day of School and Fourth Quarter Ends

Planning notes

IDEA Public Schools 2026–2027 El Paso calendar notes

School calendar overview

The 2026–2027 El Paso school calendar begins Aug 3, 2026 and ends May 21, 2027.

Before you plan

This independent calendar reference is not operated by IDEA Public Schools. Confirm bell times, transportation, meals, testing, campus events, and same-day schedule changes with the El Paso campus your child attends.

Major school breaks

October No-School DaysOct 8 – 9, 2026
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
Winter BreakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
February Long WeekendFeb 12 – 15, 2027
Spring BreakMar 12 – 19, 2027
Late-March Long WeekendMar 26 – 29, 2027

School year by the numbers

Total no-school weekdays: 32 weekdays; Calculated from official datesCounted from regional 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: 5 days; Calculated from official datesCounts weekdays without regular classes outside holidays and multi-day breaks, including staff or planning days. Overlapping entries count once.
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: 5; 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

IDEA El Paso begins August 3, 2026 and ends May 21, 2027; other IDEA regions use different opening and closing dates.
The October professional-development day and two IDEA holidays produce a continuous student break, even though the entries have different labels.
The El Paso quarter-ending dates are October 2, 2026, January 8, 2027, March 25, 2027, and May 21, 2027.
January 4-5 is kept separate from the official winter holiday so the source wording remains clear while the January 6 student return is still easy to plan around.

Editorial summary

Planning around the IDEA El Paso 2026-2027 calendar

El Paso has the earliest opening date among the IDEA Texas regions listed here: students start Monday, August 3, 2026, after the July 31 Student-Family Engagement Day. The first quarter ends October 2. Students are out for professional development October 8 and an IDEA Holiday October 9; October 12-16 is labeled Intersession rather than a standard holiday.

The PDF does not state who attends intersession or what hours apply, so families should verify expectations directly with their school. El Paso also observes an IDEA Holiday on November 11. Winter break is followed by January 4-5 training days, spring break connects to a March 12 training day, and the student year ends Friday, May 21.

Common questions

IDEA Public Schools 2026–2027 El Paso calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school for IDEA El Paso in 2026-2027?

Students begin Monday, August 3, 2026. The Student-Family Engagement Day happens earlier, but it is not the first regular day of classes.

When is the last day of school for IDEA El Paso?

The final student day is Friday, May 21, 2027. It is also the end of the fourth quarter; the teacher workday printed after it is not a student attendance day.

What are the IDEA El Paso Thanksgiving break dates?

Students have no regular classes Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. With the surrounding weekends, they leave after class November 20 and return Monday, November 30.

When is winter break for IDEA El Paso in 2026-27?

The regional calendar marks December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, as an IDEA Holiday.

When do El Paso students return after winter break?

Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027. January 4-5 are separate no-school professional-development days after the IDEA Holiday ends.

When is spring break for IDEA El Paso in 2027?

The regional calendar marks March 15-19, 2027 as an IDEA Holiday. Friday, March 12 is a separate no-school professional-development day before the holiday week.

When do El Paso students return after spring break?

Students return Monday, March 22, 2027. The preceding professional-development day is separate from the official IDEA Holiday dates.

What is scheduled for IDEA El Paso students October 8-16, 2026?

October 8 is a no-school professional-development day and October 9 is an IDEA Holiday. October 12-16 is labeled Intersession; the regional PDF does not state who attends or what hours apply.

When is Student-Family Engagement Day, and is it the first regular school day?

The El Paso calendar marks Friday, July 31, 2026 as Student-Family Engagement Day. It is not the first regular school day, and the PDF does not publish hours or a campus agenda.

Does this calendar apply to every IDEA campus in El Paso?

This is the official regional academic calendar for IDEA campuses in El Paso. Campus-specific testing, events, bell schedules, transportation details, or emergency schedule changes may not appear on the regional calendar.

Where can families download the official IDEA El Paso calendar?

Use the official PDF link on this page or open IDEA Public Schools’ Academic Calendars page and select the 2026-2027 El Paso calendar.

Does the official IDEA El Paso calendar include Spanish?

Yes. The official regional PDF includes calendar pages in both English and Spanish.

Can the 2026-2027 dates change because of weather?

Yes. The PDF says the calendar may change in response to nearby school districts and inclement weather. Families should check IDEA alerts and campus messages before relying on a date affected by a closure.

Do El Paso students attend school during October intersession?

The calendar labels October 12-16 as Intersession but does not state that every campus is closed or that every student attends. Families should ask their school whether their child is scheduled and what transportation or meal services apply.

Is November 11 a school holiday in El Paso?

Yes. The El Paso regional calendar marks Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as an IDEA Holiday with no regular student classes. This date does not appear on every other IDEA regional calendar.

When do IDEA El Paso grading periods end in 2026-27?

IDEA El Paso’s four quarter-ending dates are October 2, 2026; January 8, March 25, and May 21, 2027. The fourth quarter ends on the last student day.

Reference

IDEA Public Schools 2026–2027 El Paso resources

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Official 2026-2027 El Paso calendar PDF

IDEA Public Schools’ regional calendar with holidays, no-school days, and grading-period dates.

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Source and scope

About the IDEA Public Schools 2026–2027 El Paso calendar

Data source

This page uses IDEA Public Schools’ official 2026-2027 El Paso Academic Calendar PDF, issued January 20, 2026, plus the network’s Academic Calendars page. Both were checked October 5, 2026. The PDF supplies student-year boundaries, IDEA holidays, no-school training days, quarter endings, and any region-specific schedule symbol.

How dates are handled

Dates were checked against the visible month grid and printed event labels. The visible grid places the first-quarter ending on October 2. October 12-16 remains attendance-uncertain because the PDF labels the dates Intersession without stating who attends or what hours apply. Staff development before August 3, 2026 and the teacher workday after May 21, 2027 were excluded because they fall outside the student year. Separate no-school entries are described as one continuous break only when every intervening calendar day connects them.

Updates

IDEA notes that the El Paso calendar can change for surrounding-district updates or inclement weather. A later official regional PDF or campus notice should take priority over this record, especially when a closure affects transportation, make-up instruction, or a planned return date.

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3First Day of School — Aug 3. First regular student day of the 2026-2027 school year.	4	5	6	7	8	9
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7IDEA Holiday — Sep 7. The regional calendar marks this date as an IDEA Holiday with no regular student classes.	8	9	10	11	12	13
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			1	2First Quarter Ends — Oct 2. End of the first grading quarter.	3	4
5	6	7	8Professional Development - No School — Oct 8. Professional-development day with no student classes.	9IDEA Holiday — Oct 9. The El Paso regional calendar marks this date as an IDEA Holiday with no regular student classes.	10	11
12Intersession — Oct 12–16. The PDF marks these dates as intersession but does not state who attends or what hours apply; families should confirm details with their campus.	13Intersession — Oct 12–16. The PDF marks these dates as intersession but does not state who attends or what hours apply; families should confirm details with their campus.	14Intersession — Oct 12–16. The PDF marks these dates as intersession but does not state who attends or what hours apply; families should confirm details with their campus.	15Intersession — Oct 12–16. The PDF marks these dates as intersession but does not state who attends or what hours apply; families should confirm details with their campus.	16Intersession — Oct 12–16. The PDF marks these dates as intersession but does not state who attends or what hours apply; families should confirm details with their campus.	17	18
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9	10	11IDEA Holiday — Nov 11. The regional calendar marks this date as an IDEA Holiday with no regular student classes.	12	13	14	15
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23Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The official calendar marks all five weekdays as IDEA holidays.	24Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The official calendar marks all five weekdays as IDEA holidays.	25Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The official calendar marks all five weekdays as IDEA holidays.	26Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The official calendar marks all five weekdays as IDEA holidays.	27Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The official calendar marks all five weekdays as IDEA holidays.	28	29
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21Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	22Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	23Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	24Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	25Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	26Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	27Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.
28Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	29Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	30Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	31Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.

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				1Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 1. The official IDEA Holiday runs continuously from December 21 through January 1.	2	3
4Professional Development - No School — Jan 4–5. Two professional-development days with no student classes.	5Professional Development - No School — Jan 4–5. Two professional-development days with no student classes.	6	7	8Second Quarter Ends — Jan 8. End of the second grading quarter.	9	10
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18IDEA Holiday — Jan 18. The regional calendar marks this date as an IDEA Holiday with no regular student classes.	19	20	21	22	23	24
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8	9	10	11	12Professional Development - No School — Feb 12. Professional-development day with no student classes.	13	14
15IDEA Holiday — Feb 15. The regional calendar marks this date as an IDEA Holiday with no regular student classes.	16	17	18	19	20	21
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8	9	10	11	12Professional Development - No School — Mar 12. Professional-development day with no student classes.	13	14
15Spring Break — Mar 15–19. The regional calendar marks this Monday-through-Friday period as IDEA holidays.	16Spring Break — Mar 15–19. The regional calendar marks this Monday-through-Friday period as IDEA holidays.	17Spring Break — Mar 15–19. The regional calendar marks this Monday-through-Friday period as IDEA holidays.	18Spring Break — Mar 15–19. The regional calendar marks this Monday-through-Friday period as IDEA holidays.	19Spring Break — Mar 15–19. The regional calendar marks this Monday-through-Friday period as IDEA holidays.	20	21
22	23	24	25Third Quarter Ends — Mar 25. End of the third grading quarter.	26IDEA Holiday — Mar 26. The El Paso regional calendar marks this date as an IDEA Holiday with no regular student classes.	27	28
29IDEA Holiday — Mar 29. The El Paso regional calendar marks this date as an IDEA Holiday with no regular student classes.	30	31

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17	18	19	20	21Last Day of School and Fourth Quarter Ends — May 21. Final student day and end of the fourth grading quarter.	22	23
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