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- First Day of School
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Midland ISD School Calendar 2026-2027
Classes begin August 18. Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27, Winter Break December 21–January 1 and Spring Break March 8–12. Several campuses use separate calendars.
Students following the Midland ISD district calendar begin August 18, 2026. Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27, Winter Break December 21–January 1 and Spring Break March 8–12. May 26 is the last regular-year student date shown on the calendar and is an early-release day. Sam Houston and South, Pre-K Academy at Midland College, and Early College use separate calendars.
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Midland ISD 2026–2027 District Academic Calendar key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Labor Day (No School) | No classes | |
| District professional learning — no school | No classes | |
| Parent-teacher conference — no school | No classes | |
| Campus professional learning — no school | No classes | |
| Thanksgiving Break (No School) | through | No school |
| Campus professional learning / end of grading cycle 2 — no school | No classes | |
| Winter Break (No School) | through | No school |
| Campus/district professional learning — no school | through | No classes |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no school | No classes | |
| Campus professional learning & parent-teacher conferences — no school | No classes | |
| Bad Weather Day (No School) | No classes | |
| Campus/district professional learning — no school | No classes | |
| Spring Break (No School) | through | No school |
| Good Friday (No School) | No classes | |
| Bad Weather Day (No School) | No classes | |
| End of Grading Cycle 4 (Early Release) | Final regular-year / early dismissal |
Month by month
Midland ISD 2026–2027 District 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 2026
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- Labor Day (No School)
October 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- District professional learning — no school
- Parent-teacher conference — no school
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Campus professional learning — no school
- Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Campus professional learning / end of grading cycle 2 — no school
- Winter Break (No School)
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Campus/district professional learning — no school
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no school
February 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Campus professional learning & parent-teacher conferences — no school
- Bad Weather Day (No School)
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Campus/district professional learning — no school
- Spring Break (No School)
- Good Friday (No School)
April 2027
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- Bad Weather Day (No School)
May 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- End of Grading Cycle 4 (Early Release)
Planning notes
Midland ISD 2026–2027 District Academic Calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2026–2027 District Academic Calendar calendar shows scheduled dates from Aug 18, 2026 through May 26, 2027.
Before you plan
May 26 is a derived student-year boundary from the final grading cycle and early-release entry. Attendance totals count dates, not full instructional-day equivalents. February 26 and April 30 are explicitly listed as Bad Weather Day (No School); this PDF does not state an activation policy. Early-dismissal times, report-card distribution dates and summer-program eligibility are not provided.
Major school breaks
- Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
- Winter student no-class periodDec 18, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
- Spring student no-class periodMar 5 – 14, 2027
School year by the numbers
- Student attendance days
- 169 days
- Calculated from official datesCalculated from 202 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 33 confirmed no-school weekdays.
- Total no-school weekdays
- 33 weekdays
- Calculated from official datesCounted from published 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
- 10 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
- 1 date
- Calculated from official datesCounted from early-release entries on this calendar. An early-release date still counts as a student attendance day.
- 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
- August 18 first day; January 6 second-semester start
- October 12-13 have no student classes for different reasons
- December 18 is professional learning, not early release
- May 26 early release; February 26 and April 30 marked no school
Editorial summary
Midland ISD 2026-2027 dates for the district calendar
Midland ISD begins classes Tuesday, August 18, 2026, on the district academic calendar. October 12 is district professional learning, and October 13 is a parent-teacher conference day; students have no school on both dates. November 9 is another campus professional-learning day. Thanksgiving Break runs November 23-27, with students back Monday, November 30.
The December 18 grading-cycle boundary is also a campus professional-learning day with no classes. Winter Break is December 21-January 1, followed by January 4-5 professional learning; the second semester begins January 6. February 15 combines campus professional learning and parent/teacher conferences. March 5 has no school for professional learning immediately before the March 8-12 Spring Break, so students return March 15. Good Friday, March 26, is a no-school day.
February 26 and April 30 are marked Bad Weather Day (No School). May 26 is the last regular-year student date shown on the calendar and is an early-release day. The calendar does not separately label it Last Day of School. Sam Houston and South, Pre-K Academy at Midland College, and Early College follow separate calendars, so these district dates should not be applied to every campus.
Common questions
Midland ISD 2026–2027 District Academic Calendar calendar FAQs
When does Midland ISD start school in 2026-2027?
Students on the district calendar start Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Sam Houston and South start August 4, and Pre-K Academy at Midland College begins scheduled mandatory attendance August 17. Early College also starts August 18 but has its own calendar.
Does this calendar apply to every Midland ISD campus?
No. Midland ISD posts separate calendars for Sam Houston and South Elementary, Pre-K Academy at Midland College, and Early College High School. Their starts, ends, conference days and Thanksgiving schedules differ from the district calendar.
When is the last student day on the Midland ISD district calendar?
May 26, 2027, is the last regular-year student date shown on the calendar and is an early-release day. The academic calendar does not separately label it Last Day of School. May 27–28 are campus staff workdays.
When is Midland ISD Thanksgiving break?
The district calendar lists Thanksgiving Break November 23-27, 2026. Students return Monday, November 30. Early College has a shorter November 25-27 break, so its families should use the ECHS calendar instead.
How long is winter break for Midland ISD students?
The named Winter Break runs December 21, 2026-January 1, 2027. Students also have no classes December 18 and January 4-5 for professional learning. Together with weekends, those dates create a 19-day student no-class stretch from December 18 through January 5.
When do Midland ISD classes resume in January 2027?
The second semester starts Wednesday, January 6, 2027. January 4 and 5 are professional-learning days with no school; they are not part of the named Winter Break.
When is Midland ISD spring break in 2027?
Spring Break is March 8-12, 2027. March 5 is a separate no-school professional-learning day immediately before it. Students return Monday, March 15, after a continuous March 5-14 stretch without classes.
Does Midland ISD have a fall break in October?
The district PDF does not list a named fall-break week. Students have no school Monday, October 12 for district professional learning and Tuesday, October 13 for parent-teacher conferences. The next scheduled class date is October 14.
Which Midland ISD professional-learning days have no school?
Within the regular district student year, those dates are October 12, November 9 and December 18, 2026, plus January 4-5, February 15 and March 5, 2027. February 15 also includes parent/teacher conferences. Pre-August 18 training is not counted in this list.
When are parent-teacher conferences on the district calendar?
October 13, 2026 is a parent-teacher conference day with no school. February 15, 2027 combines conferences with campus professional learning and also has no student classes. Individual appointment times are not printed in the yearly PDF.
Is December 18, 2026 an early-release day in Midland ISD?
No. The district calendar lists December 18 as the end of grading cycle 2 and a campus professional-learning day with no school. The final scheduled student attendance date before winter is Thursday, December 17.
Which early-release date is listed for Midland ISD in 2026-2027?
The district calendar lists early release Wednesday, May 26, 2027, at the end of grading cycle 4. It does not state a dismissal time. Early College and Pre-K Academy have additional shortened days on their own calendars.
What time is Midland ISD early release on May 26, 2027?
The district academic calendar lists early release on May 26 but gives no dismissal time. Check your campus notice for pickup and bus times.
Is there school on February 15, 2027 in Midland ISD?
No regular student classes are scheduled under the district calendar. The date is labeled campus professional learning and parent/teacher conferences, rather than a Presidents Day holiday. Pre-K Academy marks February 15 as a full attendance day.
Is there school on February 26 and April 30, 2027?
The district calendar marks both dates Bad Weather Day (No School). Neither counts as a scheduled student attendance date. Confirm any later schedule changes through current district notices.
Is there school on Good Friday in 2027?
No. Good Friday, March 26, is a no-school day. The district calendar does not list Monday, March 29 as a no-school day.
When do Midland ISD grading cycles end?
The district calendar lists October 16 and December 18, 2026, then March 19 and May 26, 2027. December 18 has no classes for professional learning, while May 26 has early release. These are cycle boundaries, not report-card distribution dates.
How many student attendance dates does the district calendar have?
The current district calendar works out to 169 scheduled student attendance dates. This calculated total excludes the listed no-school dates, including February 26 and April 30. May 26 early release counts as one attendance date, not a full-length instructional day.
Does the district calendar include summer learning?
Yes. The PDF lists Summer Learning June 7-25, 2027, after the regular student year. It does not specify eligibility or a daily attendance schedule. Those program dates are kept separate rather than counted as regular-year attendance for every student.
Where can I download the official Midland ISD calendar?
Use the official PDF link on this page or Midland ISD's Calendars page. The printable-calendar row lists the district, Sam Houston and South, Pre-K Academy and Early College PDFs separately so families can select the applicable schedule.
Reference
Midland ISD 2026–2027 District Academic Calendar resources
Midland ISD official website
District and school information.
Midland ISD official calendars
Choose the campus calendar and check district updates.
Official District Academic Calendar PDF
Students following the district academic calendar, not the three separately listed campus calendars
Official Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar PDF
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary only
Official Pre-K Academy at Midland College Calendar PDF
Pre-K Academy at Midland College only, not all Midland ISD prekindergarten classes
Official Early College High School Calendar PDF
Students following the separately posted Early College High School academic calendar
Sam Houston and South Elementary Calendar 2026-2027
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary only
Pre-K Academy at Midland College Calendar 2026-2027
Pre-K Academy at Midland College only, not all Midland ISD prekindergarten classes
Early College High School Calendar 2026-2027
Students following the separately posted Early College High School academic calendar
Source and scope
About the Midland ISD 2026–2027 District Academic Calendar calendar
Data source
The board-approved district PDF and Midland ISD Calendars page supply the start, semester return, grading-cycle ends, student holidays, professional learning, parent conferences and two bad-weather dates marked No School. The official calendar page links the three alternate campus schedules separately; this page follows only the district academic calendar.
How dates are handled
Multi-day breaks preserve their official boundaries. Longer student no-class stretches are calculated in breaks without renaming the official Winter or Spring Break. December 18 remains a full no-class day, not early release. Pre-opening orientation and learning, May teacher-only workdays and Memorial Day after this student-year boundary are excluded from regular-year events.
Updates
The PDF says BOARD APPROVED 12.16.25, an approval date rather than a publication or revision date. The currently linked official calendar was visually checked October 6, 2026. Later district notices should be checked for schedule changes.
Disclaimer
May 26 is a derived student-year boundary from the final grading cycle and early-release entry. Attendance totals count dates, not full instructional-day equivalents. February 26 and April 30 are explicitly listed as Bad Weather Day (No School); this PDF does not state an activation policy. Early-dismissal times, report-card distribution dates and summer-program eligibility are not provided.
Midland ISD 2026–2027 District Academic Calendar sources & verification
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