August 2026
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- First Day of School
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Lubbock ISD 2026-2027 School Calendar
Classes start August 12, 2026, and finish May 27, 2027 (early dismissal). Spring Break is March 15–19. October 30 is GOALS Day; March 29 and April 29–30 may be weather make-up days.
Lubbock ISD students start school August 12, 2026, and finish May 27, 2027. October 30 is the full-day GOALS conference date, followed by Fall Break on November 2. Students return from winter break January 6, and Spring Break runs March 15–19. All levels dismiss early December 17 and May 27. March 29 and April 29–30 may be used for weather make-up classes.
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Lubbock ISD 2026–2027 School Calendar key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| No School for Students — Staff Development | No classes | |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day | No classes | |
| GOALS Day — Parent Conferences | GOALS conferences; confirm campus arrangements | |
| Fall Break | No school | |
| Thanksgiving Week — Student Holidays | through | No classes |
| Thanksgiving Holidays | through | No classes |
| Early Release Before Winter Break | Early dismissal | |
| Winter Holidays | through | No school |
| Winter Holidays | through | No school |
| No School for Students — Staff Development | No classes | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| No School for Students — Staff Development | No classes | |
| Presidents' Day | No classes | |
| No School for Students — Staff Development | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| Student and Staff Holiday | No classes | |
| Holiday — Possible Weather Make-Up Day | Scheduled holiday; may become a school day | |
| Holiday — Possible Weather Make-Up Day | through | Scheduled holiday; may become a school day |
| No School for Students — Staff Development | No classes | |
| Last Day of School — Early Release | Last day / early dismissal |
Plan ahead
Extended Time Off
Five or more consecutive days without regular classes, including adjoining weekends.
| Period | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break | through No classes: Nov 23 – 27, 2026 Weekends: Nov 21 – 22, 2026; Nov 28 – 29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter Student Break | through No classes: Dec 18, 2026; Dec 21 – 25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4 – 5, 2027 Weekends: Dec 19 – 20, 2026; Dec 26 – 27, 2026; Jan 2 – 3, 2027 December 17 is an early-release school day. Student/staff holidays continue through January 4, with another student holiday January 5 for staff development. | 19 days |
| Spring Student Break | through No classes: Mar 12, 2027; Mar 15 – 19, 2027 Weekends: Mar 13 – 14, 2027; Mar 20 – 21, 2027 March 12 is a separate staff-development day without student classes; the official Spring Break is March 15–19. | 10 days |
More school dates
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Second Nine Weeks Begin | Schools open | |
| Third Nine Weeks Begin — Students Return Classes resume Wednesday, January 6, after the winter holidays and January 5 staff development. | Schools open | |
| Fourth Nine Weeks Begin — Students Return Classes resume Monday, March 22, after Spring Break. March 29 is a separate possible weather make-up date. | Schools open | |
| STAAR Testing Window This is a testing window, not an exam every day for every student. It includes weekends and the April 29–30 conditional holidays; campus notices identify assigned testing dates. | through | Assessment window; campus assigns dates |
Month by month
Lubbock ISD 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
- Conditional attendance
September 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Labor Day
- No School for Students — Staff Development
October 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day
- GOALS Day — Parent Conferences
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Fall Break
- Thanksgiving Week — Student Holidays
- Thanksgiving Holidays
December 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Winter Holidays
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Winter Holidays
- No School for Students — Staff Development
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- No School for Students — Staff Development
- Presidents' Day
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- No School for Students — Staff Development
- Spring Break
- Student and Staff Holiday
- Holiday — Possible Weather Make-Up Day Scheduled holiday; may become a school day.
April 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- STAAR Testing Window Assessment window; campus assigns individual dates.
- Holiday — Possible Weather Make-Up Day Scheduled holiday; may become a school day.
May 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- No School for Students — Staff Development
- Last Day of School — Early Release
Planning notes
Lubbock ISD 2026–2027 School Calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2026–2027 School Calendar school calendar begins Aug 12, 2026 and ends May 27, 2027.
Before you plan
This is an independent calendar reference, not an official Lubbock ISD publication. Confirm changes and campus-specific arrangements with the district or your school.
Major school breaks
- Labor Day WeekendSep 5 – 7, 2026
- September Student Holiday WeekendSep 26 – 28, 2026
- October Holiday WeekendOct 10 – 12, 2026
- GOALS Day and Fall BreakOct 30 – Nov 2, 2026
- Thanksgiving BreakNov 21 – 29, 2026
- Winter Student BreakDec 18, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day WeekendJan 16 – 18, 2027
- February Student BreakFeb 12 – 15, 2027
- Spring Student BreakMar 12 – 21, 2027
- March Student Holiday WeekendMar 26 – 28, 2027
- May Student Holiday WeekendMay 1 – 3, 2027
School year by the numbers
- Student attendance days
- 170 days
- Calculated from official datesCalculated from 207 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 34 confirmed no-school weekdays, 3 conditional make-up weekdays currently listed without regular classes. The scheduled attendance dates may change if the district activates a make-up day.
- Confirmed weekdays without regular classes
- 34 weekdays
- Calculated from official datesCounts 34 distinct weekdays without regular classes between August 12, 2026, and May 27, 2027, including GOALS conferences. Weekends and early-release days are excluded. March 29 and April 29–30 are counted separately as conditional holidays because the district may use them for weather make-up instruction.
- Listed early-release dates
- 2 dates
- Calculated from official datesThe PDF marks early dismissal for all levels on December 17 and May 27. Both are student attendance dates; the calendar does not publish dismissal times.
- Longest listed break
- 19 consecutive days
- Calculated from official datesDec 18, 2026–Jan 5, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 13 confirmed no-school weekdays.
- Long weekends
- 8
- 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
- GOALS Day on October 30 is a conference date; Fall Break is the following Monday, November 2.
- January 6 is the student return date after the winter holidays and January 5 staff development.
- April 29–30 may become school days even though they are currently scheduled as holidays.
Editorial summary
School Breaks, GOALS Day and Weather Make-Up Dates
The 2026–27 school year begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and ends Thursday, May 27, 2027. December 17 is the last student day before winter holidays, while May 27 is the final day of the school year. Both are early-dismissal days for all levels. The district calendar does not specify dismissal times, so check your campus schedule when planning pickup.
Lubbock ISD's GOALS Day falls on Friday, October 30, 2026, and is marked as a full-day event for all levels. Miller Elementary says students do not have regular classes that day and families should schedule parent-teacher conferences. Check with your child's campus for its arrangements. Fall Break follows on Monday, November 2, with regular classes resuming Tuesday, November 3.
Students have November 23–27 off for Thanksgiving. November 23–25 are student holidays and staff FLEX days, while November 26–27 are holidays for students and staff. Classes resume November 30. Winter holidays run December 18 through January 4, followed by a student holiday for staff development on January 5. Students return January 6. Students also have a four-day weekend February 12–15, with staff development on Friday and Presidents' Day on Monday.
Spring Break runs March 15–19, 2027. Students also have Friday, March 12, off for staff development, giving them ten consecutive days without regular classes when weekends are included. Classes resume Monday, March 22. Friday, March 26, is a separate student and staff holiday, while March 29 is a scheduled holiday that could become a weather make-up day.
April 29–30 are also scheduled holidays that may be used to make up weather closures. May 3 is a separate student holiday for staff development, so families should not count on an uninterrupted April 29–May 3 break until the district confirms whether make-up days are needed. The calendar also lists April 5–30 as the STAAR testing window. Individual testing dates will come from each campus.
Common questions
Lubbock ISD 2026–2027 School Calendar calendar FAQs
When does Lubbock ISD start school in 2026?
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. It also marks the start of the first nine-week grading period.
When is the last day of school for Lubbock ISD in 2027?
The last student day is Thursday, May 27, 2027, with early dismissal for all levels. May 28 is a staff professional development day, not another student school day.
What is Lubbock ISD GOALS Day on October 30, 2026?
Friday, October 30, 2026, is marked as GOALS FULL Day for all levels on the district calendar. GOALS Day is used for parent-teacher conferences, not early dismissal. Miller Elementary says students do not have regular classes that day. Families should confirm attendance arrangements and conference times with their own campus.
When is Lubbock ISD Fall Break in 2026?
Fall Break is Monday, November 2, 2026, a holiday for students and staff. Regular classes resume Tuesday, November 3.
When is Lubbock ISD Thanksgiving Break in 2026?
Students are off November 23–27, 2026. November 23–25 are student holidays and staff FLEX days, followed by student and staff holidays November 26–27. Including weekends, students have nine consecutive days without regular classes, November 21–29. Classes resume Monday, November 30.
When is Lubbock ISD Winter Break in 2026–2027, and when do students return?
Winter holidays run December 18, 2026, through January 4, 2027. January 5 is a separate student holiday for staff development, so classes resume Wednesday, January 6. December 17 is an early-dismissal school day before the break.
When is Lubbock ISD Spring Break in 2027?
Spring Break is March 15–19, 2027. Students also have Friday, March 12, off for staff development. Including weekends, students are away from regular classes March 12–21 and return Monday, March 22.
When are Lubbock ISD early-release days in 2026–2027?
The district calendar lists early dismissal for all levels on December 17, 2026, and May 27, 2027. It does not specify dismissal times. Check your child's campus schedule for the exact dismissal time.
Which Lubbock ISD dates could become weather make-up days in 2027?
March 29 and April 29–30, 2027, are scheduled student and staff holidays that may be used for weather make-up instruction if needed. They are not confirmed school days. Check district announcements before making plans that depend on those dates being holidays.
When is the Lubbock ISD STAAR testing window in 2027?
Lubbock ISD lists April 5–30, 2027, as its STAAR testing window. Students do not take exams every day of this period. The window does not mean weekends become school days or override the conditional April 29–30 holidays. Your child's campus will provide the applicable testing dates.
Reference
Lubbock ISD 2026–2027 School Calendar resources
Lubbock ISD calendar downloads
Official school calendar documents and later revisions.
Lubbock ISD Back to School
Campus preparation, supplies, transportation and bell-schedule links.
Lubbock ISD announcements
District notices about student holidays, weather and schedule changes.
Source and scope
About the Lubbock ISD 2026–2027 School Calendar calendar
Data source
Dates follow Lubbock ISD’s official 2026-27 School Calendar, checked October 27, 2026. The PDF supplied for this review matches the file reached through the district’s February 2, 2026 Board-approved-calendar announcement. That announcement confirms approval but does not give the adoption date, so approvedAt remains null. Miller Elementary’s July 23, 2026 GOALS notice supports the conference explanation.
How dates are handled
Read the 2026-27 page heading rather than the legacy PDF metadata title 25-26Calendar. The December 17 caption says Last Day of School, but subsequent January–May student dates and the May 27 endpoint establish it as the last day before winter holidays. Preserve that caption in officialLabel. The all-level GOALS attendance interpretation combines the PDF’s full-day conference designation with the Miller campus notice and is derived, not an invented district closure announcement. Separate the November FLEX days from the staff/student holidays and the two printed winter-holiday ranges. Confirmed breaks include adjacent weekends; conditional weather dates do not extend a confirmed break. STAAR is a window, not daily testing or an attendance override. Staff-only August preparation and May 28 development are excluded. The 170-day baseline is calculated, not an official printed total. The local Downloads file was inaccessible because of system permissions; the reviewed source was downloaded from the official URL.
Updates
Check the district’s calendar documents, News and Live Feed for revisions or weather make-up decisions. Campus announcements supply conference appointments, testing assignments, bell times and early-dismissal arrangements. A 2025-26 weather notice canceling high-school late-start Wednesdays is not treated as a 2026-27 schedule.
Disclaimer
This is an independent calendar reference, not an official Lubbock ISD publication. Confirm changes and campus-specific arrangements with the district or your school.
Lubbock ISD 2026–2027 School Calendar sources & verification
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- Lubbock Independent School District
- Lubbock ISD 2026-27 School Calendar
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- Lubbock ISD Calendar Documents
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- Lubbock ISD 2026-2027 Board Approved Academic Calendar announcement
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- Miller Elementary GOALS Day conference notice for October 30, 2026
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- Lubbock ISD Live Feed
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- Lubbock ISD Back to School
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