August 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- First Day for All Students
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Pasadena ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Students start Aug. 13 and finish May 21, with early dismissal on the last day. Fall break is Oct. 9-13, Christmas break is Dec. 21-Jan. 1, and spring break is Mar. 8-12.
Pasadena ISD students start Thursday, August 13, 2026, and finish Friday, May 21, 2027, with early dismissal on the last day. Fall break runs October 9-13, Thanksgiving break November 23-27, and Christmas break December 21-January 1. January 4 is a teacher workday, so students return January 5. Spring break is March 8-12. Intermediate/High School and Elementary/Middle School follow different grading-period schedules.
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Pasadena ISD 2026–2027 District Calendar key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day for All Students | School opens | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| Student Holiday / Staff Development | No classes | |
| Fall Break | through | No school |
| Student Holiday / Staff Development | No classes | |
| Thanksgiving Break | through | No school |
| Early Dismissal | Early dismissal | |
| Christmas Break | through | No school |
| No School / Teacher Workday | No classes | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | No classes | |
| Student Holidays / Staff Development | through | No classes |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| Good Friday Holiday | No classes | |
| Student Holiday / Staff Development | No classes | |
| Last Day for Students / Early Dismissal | Last day / early dismissal |
Month by month
Pasadena ISD 2026–2027 District 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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Labor Day
- Student Holiday / Staff Development
October 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Fall Break
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Staff Development
- Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Christmas Break
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- No School / Teacher Workday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
February 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holidays / Staff Development
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Spring Break
- Good Friday Holiday
April 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Staff Development
May 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Last Day for Students / Early Dismissal
Planning notes
Pasadena ISD 2026–2027 District Calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2026–2027 District Calendar school calendar begins Aug 13, 2026 and ends May 21, 2027.
Before you plan
The calendar does not provide early-dismissal times or individual graduation ceremony schedules. Confirm campus-specific arrangements with Pasadena ISD or your student's school.
Major school breaks
- Fall breakOct 9 – 13, 2026
- Thanksgiving breakNov 23 – 27, 2026
- Winter no-school stretchDec 19, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
- Spring breakMar 8 – 12, 2027
- Good Friday weekendMar 26, 2027
School year by the numbers
- Student attendance days
- 170 days
- Calculated from official datesCalculated from 202 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 32 confirmed no-school weekdays.
- Total no-school weekdays
- 32 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
- 6 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 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 11 confirmed no-school weekdays.
- Long weekends
- 6
- 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
- Fall break runs Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13; the weekend connects those dates into one five-day stretch, and students return October 14.
- The December 21-January 1 Christmas break is followed by a January 4 teacher workday. Students return Tuesday, January 5.
- Intermediate/High School and Elementary/Middle School use different grading-period ranges, even though the first and last student days are the same.
- The district lists two early-dismissal dates: December 18 and the May 21 last day. It does not publish dismissal times in this calendar.
Editorial summary
Dates Pasadena ISD families need for 2026-2027
Freshman Orientation is Wednesday, August 12, one day before the first day for all students on Thursday, August 13. The student year ends Friday, May 21, which is also an early-dismissal day.
Not every no-school day falls inside a major break. Students are also off September 28, November 3, January 4, February 15-16 and April 5 for professional development, planning or teacher workdays. January 4 is especially easy to miss because Christmas Break officially ends January 1, but students do not return until January 5.
Pasadena ISD uses separate grading-period schedules for Intermediate/High School and Elementary/Middle School students. The calendar also lists early dismissal on December 18 and May 21 and a May 20-21 graduation window. The district calendar does not provide early-dismissal times or individual graduation ceremony times, so families should check their campus for those details.
Common questions
Pasadena ISD 2026–2027 District Calendar calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school for Pasadena ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day for all students is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Freshman orientation is listed for Wednesday, August 12.
When is the last day of school for Pasadena ISD in 2027?
Friday, May 21, 2027, is the last day for students. The calendar lists early dismissal that day, but does not give a dismissal time.
How many school days are in the Pasadena ISD 2026-2027 calendar?
Pasadena ISD's published calendar does not state a total number of student attendance days. A date-based count gives 170 attendance dates, including early-dismissal days, so 170 is a calculated figure rather than an official district total.
When is Pasadena ISD fall break in 2026?
Fall break runs Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13. The weekend falls between those dates, and students return Wednesday, October 14.
Is there school in Pasadena ISD on September 28, 2026?
No. September 28 is a student holiday and a campus professional-development/planning day.
Is there school in Pasadena ISD on November 3, 2026?
No. Tuesday, November 3, is a student holiday and a district professional-development day.
When is Pasadena ISD Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. Students return Monday, November 30.
When is Pasadena ISD winter break, and when do students return?
The district lists Christmas break from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. January 4 is a teacher workday with no classes, so students return Tuesday, January 5.
Is there school in Pasadena ISD on January 4, 2027?
No. Monday, January 4, is a teacher workday with no classes for students. Christmas Break ends January 1, but students return Tuesday, January 5.
Does Pasadena ISD have school on Presidents Day in 2027?
No. Monday, February 15, is a student holiday, and students are also off Tuesday, February 16. Pasadena ISD lists both dates for professional development/student holidays rather than labeling February 15 as Presidents Day.
When is Pasadena ISD spring break in 2027?
Spring break is Monday, March 8, through Friday, March 12, 2027. Students return to class Monday, March 15.
Are Pasadena ISD students off on Good Friday in 2027?
Yes. Friday, March 26, is listed as a Good Friday holiday. The weekend follows, and classes resume Monday, March 29.
Is there school in Pasadena ISD on April 5, 2027?
No. Monday, April 5, is a student holiday and a campus professional-development/planning day.
Which dates are early dismissal days in Pasadena ISD?
Early dismissal is scheduled for December 18, 2026, and May 21, 2027. May 21 is also the last day for students.
What time do Pasadena ISD students get out on early-dismissal days?
The 2026-2027 district calendar lists December 18 and May 21 as early-dismissal days but does not include dismissal times. Check with your student's campus for the exact schedule.
When is Pasadena ISD registration for the 2026-2027 school year?
Registration is listed for August 5-11, 2026. The calendar does not give registration hours or say whether registration is online or in person.
When is freshman orientation for Pasadena ISD?
Freshman orientation is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. It is scheduled one day before the first day of classes for all students, August 13.
When is the Pasadena ISD graduation window in 2027?
The graduation window is May 20-21, 2027. The district calendar does not show individual ceremony times, so families should check their high school's schedule.
What are the Pasadena ISD Intermediate and High School grading periods for 2026-2027?
Intermediate and High School grading periods run August 13-September 18, September 21-October 30, November 2-December 18, January 5-February 12, February 15-April 2, and April 5-May 21.
What are the Pasadena ISD Elementary and Middle School grading periods for 2026-2027?
Elementary and Middle School grading periods run August 13-October 8, October 14-December 18, January 5-March 5, and March 15-May 21.
Where can families download the official Pasadena ISD calendar?
The official 2026-2027 Student & Staff calendar PDF is linked on this page and from Pasadena ISD's Calendar page under "2026-2027 Calendar Printable Downloads."
Reference
Pasadena ISD 2026–2027 District Calendar resources
Source and scope
About the Pasadena ISD 2026–2027 District Calendar calendar
Data source
Dates and calendar terminology come from Pasadena ISD's 2026-2027 District Calendar and the district Calendar page.
How dates are handled
Student holidays, breaks, early-dismissal days, freshman orientation, the graduation window and student-facing grading-period information are included. Staff workdays and exchange professional-development days are omitted unless they affect student attendance. The calendar has separate grading-period ranges for Intermediate/High School and Elementary/Middle School. Event name is a source-based canonical label and may be normalized or combine official facts; it is not a claim of verbatim wording. displayName provides parent-facing labels, while officialLabel can preserve exact source wording. eventType is the primary classification; eventTypes lists all classifications, including the primary, when an event has multiple meanings. Consumers use getEventTypes or hasEventType so legacy single-type and compound events are queried consistently. May 21 is classified as both the last student day and an early-release day. Orientation and graduation are milestones, not modified school days. The 170-day attendance count is calculated, not an official district total.
Updates
The district PDF is titled 2026-2027 Calendar. This page was checked against the supplied district calendar PDF and Pasadena ISD calendar source on October 3, 2026.
Disclaimer
The calendar does not provide early-dismissal times or individual graduation ceremony schedules. Confirm campus-specific arrangements with Pasadena ISD or your student's school.
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