August 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- First Day of School
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Richardson ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Most students begin August 12 and finish May 26. Fall Break is October 8–12; after Winter Break and the January 5 student holiday, classes resume January 6.
Most Richardson ISD students follow the regular calendar from Wednesday, August 12, 2026, through Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Fall Break is October 8–12, students have no classes November 23–27, and they return January 6 after Winter Break and the January 5 student holiday. The district lists six early-release dates and two make-up days that are used only if needed. Audelia Creek Elementary, Dover Elementary and RISD Academy use the ADSY calendar and start August 11.
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Richardson ISD 2026–2027 District school calendar key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | School opens | |
| Early Release | Early dismissal | |
| Labor Day | No classes | |
| Early Release | Early dismissal | |
| Fall Break | through | No school |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | through | No school |
| Early Release | Early dismissal | |
| Winter Break | through | No school |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes | |
| Early Release | Early dismissal | |
| Spring Break | through | No school |
| Possible Make-Up Day | If needed | |
| Possible Make-Up Day | If needed | |
| Early Release | Early dismissal | |
| Last Day of School | School closes |
Month by month
Richardson ISD 2026–2027 District 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
September 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Labor Day
October 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Fall Break
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Staff Professional Learning Day
- Student Holiday / Staff Exchange Days
- Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Winter Break
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Staff Professional Learning Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Staff Professional Learning Day
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Spring Break
- Possible Make-Up Day
April 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Possible Make-Up Day
May 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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- Last Day of School
Planning notes
Richardson ISD 2026–2027 District school calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2026–2027 District school calendar school calendar begins Aug 12, 2026 and ends May 26, 2027.
Before you plan
This independent reference is not operated by Richardson ISD. Families should confirm make-up-day decisions, Pre-K hours, transportation, testing, campus events and emergency changes with the district or their child's school.
Major school breaks
- Fall BreakOct 8 – 12, 2026
- Thanksgiving-Week BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
- Winter Break and January Student HolidayDec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
- Spring BreakMar 15 – 19, 2027
School year by the numbers
- Student attendance days
- 174 days
- Calculated from official datesCalculated from 206 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 30 confirmed no-school weekdays, 2 conditional make-up weekdays currently listed without regular classes. The scheduled attendance dates may change if the district activates a make-up day.
- Total no-school weekdays
- 30 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
- 7 days
- Calculated from official datesCounts weekdays represented by NON_STUDENT_DAY events, including staff professional-learning and exchange days. Named holidays and official school breaks are excluded.
- Listed early-release dates
- 6 dates
- Calculated from official datesCounted from official early-release entries; some dates apply only to the grades or campuses named in the calendar.
- 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
- 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
- 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 Thursday through Monday, creating five consecutive calendar days away from school with three school weekdays off.
- November 23–25 student holidays connect directly to the November 26–27 Thanksgiving holiday, producing one full week without classes.
- Winter Break ends January 4, but the January 5 student holiday extends the continuous no-school period through Tuesday; students return January 6.
- March 26 and April 23 are conditional make-up days and are not counted as guaranteed student holidays.
- The ADSY calendar begins August 11 at three named campuses; every later attendance date matches the regular calendar.
School schedules
Richardson ISD 2026–2027 District school calendar school hours & bell times
Elementary school
- Regular hours
- 7:50 a.m.–3:10 p.m.
- Early release
- 7:50 a.m.–1:10 p.m.
Junior high and middle school
- Regular hours
- 8:15 a.m.–3:50 p.m.
- Early release
- 8:15 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
High school
- Regular hours
- 9:00 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
- Early release
- 9:00 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Pre-K programs
- Regular hours
- Check with the student's home campus
- Early release
- Check with the student's home campus
Editorial summary
Richardson ISD 2026-27 calendar highlights
Richardson ISD students following the regular calendar begin Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and finish Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Fall Break runs October 8–12, and students are also off November 2–3. Students have no classes November 23–27: November 23–25 are student holidays/staff exchange days, followed by the Thanksgiving holiday November 26–27.
December 18 is an early-release day and the end of the second grading period. Winter Break runs December 21–January 4; January 5 is a student holiday/staff professional-learning day, so students return January 6. Spring Break is March 15–19.
March 26 and April 23 are make-up days only if needed and remain subject to change. Audelia Creek Elementary, Dover Elementary and RISD Academy follow the separate ADSY calendar and begin one day earlier, on August 11.
Common questions
Richardson ISD 2026–2027 District school calendar calendar FAQs
When is the first day of school for Richardson ISD in 2026-2027?
Most Richardson ISD students begin Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Audelia Creek Elementary, Dover Elementary and RISD Academy use the separate ADSY calendar and begin August 11.
When is the last day of school for Richardson ISD in 2027?
The last day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. It is an early-release day for all campuses and the end of the fourth grading period.
When is Richardson ISD Fall Break?
Fall Break runs Thursday, October 8, through Monday, October 12, 2026. Students have three school weekdays off, plus the weekend, and return Tuesday, October 13.
Does Richardson ISD have school on Labor Day 2026?
No. Monday, September 7, 2026, is a student and staff holiday for Labor Day.
When is Richardson ISD Thanksgiving break?
Students have no classes November 23–27, 2026. November 23–25 are student holidays/staff exchange days, and November 26–27 are the Thanksgiving holiday.
Does Richardson ISD have school on November 2–3, 2026?
No. Students do not attend November 2–3 while staff have professional-learning days. Classes resume Wednesday, November 4.
When is Richardson ISD winter break in 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027. January 5 is also a student holiday for staff professional learning, so students return Wednesday, January 6.
When do Richardson ISD students return after winter break?
Students return Wednesday, January 6, 2027. Winter Break ends January 4, and January 5 is a student holiday and staff professional-learning day.
When does the second semester begin in Richardson ISD?
The second semester begins Wednesday, January 6, 2027, when students return after Winter Break and the January 5 student holiday.
Does Richardson ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
No. Monday, January 18, 2027, is a student and staff holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Does Richardson ISD have school on February 15, 2027?
No. February 15 is a student holiday and staff professional-learning day. Students return Tuesday, February 16.
When is Richardson ISD Spring Break in 2027?
Spring Break runs Monday, March 15, through Friday, March 19, 2027. Students return Monday, March 22.
Are March 26 and April 23 Richardson ISD holidays?
March 26 and April 23, 2027, are make-up days only if needed and remain subject to change. Check district updates before relying on either date as a day off.
What are the Richardson ISD early-release dates?
Districtwide early release is scheduled August 26, September 23, December 18, February 3, May 5 and May 26. The final early release is also the last day of school.
What time does Richardson ISD dismiss on early-release days?
Dismissal is two hours earlier than normal: 1:10 p.m. for elementary, 1:50 p.m. for junior high and middle school, and 2:20 p.m. for high school. Pre-K families should check with their home campus.
What are the Richardson ISD grading-period end dates?
The four grading periods end October 7, December 18, March 12 and May 26. The second and fourth periods end on districtwide early-release days.
What are Richardson ISD's regular school hours?
Elementary schools run 7:50 a.m.–3:10 p.m., junior high and middle schools 8:15 a.m.–3:50 p.m., and high schools 9:00 a.m.–4:20 p.m. Pre-K times vary by campus.
Which Richardson ISD schools use the ADSY calendar?
Audelia Creek Elementary, Dover Elementary and RISD Academy use the ADSY calendar. Families at those campuses should use the ADSY route because students begin one day earlier.
What is ADSY in Richardson ISD?
ADSY stands for Additional Days School Year, a Texas Education Agency initiative used at Audelia Creek Elementary, Dover Elementary and RISD Academy for 2026–27. Those campuses start August 11, one day before the regular Richardson ISD calendar.
When does enrollment open for Richardson ISD 2027-2028?
The 2026-2027 calendar marks Tuesday, February 23, 2027, as the opening date for 2027-2028 enrollment. Families should check the district enrollment page for requirements and updates.
Has Richardson ISD published its 2027-2028 calendar?
Yes. The official district calendars page lists the English 2027-2028 academic calendar alongside the current school-year files.
Where can families download the official Richardson ISD calendar?
Use the official PDF linked on this page or visit Richardson ISD's district calendars page for the current English and ADSY versions.
Reference
Richardson ISD 2026–2027 District school calendar resources
Richardson ISD official website
District news, schools, enrollment, transportation, meals and family resources.
Richardson ISD district calendars
Official regular, ADSY and future calendar downloads.
Official 2026-2027 School Calendar PDF
The revised district calendar with breaks, early releases, grading periods, make-up dates and school hours.
Calendar approval announcement
The Board announcement confirming the first day, last day and ADSY scope.
Source and scope
About the Richardson ISD 2026–2027 District school calendar calendar
Data source
This route uses Richardson ISD's official 2026-2027 School Calendar PDF updated July 22, 2026, the district calendars page and the Board approval announcement dated December 12, 2025.
How dates are handled
The date list, month grids, symbols key and school-hours panel were checked together. Events retain separate official entries for staff exchange days, Thanksgiving Holiday, Winter Break and January 5. Continuous student breaks are grouped in breaks. Staff-only holidays outside the student year, recognition dates and enrollment notices are excluded from events.
Updates
The PDF identifies March 26 and April 23 as make-up days that are used only if needed and remain subject to change. The district's current announcement controls if either becomes an attendance day.
Disclaimer
This independent reference is not operated by Richardson ISD. Families should confirm make-up-day decisions, Pre-K hours, transportation, testing, campus events and emergency changes with the district or their child's school.
Richardson ISD 2026–2027 District school calendar sources & verification
Source confirmed- District
- Richardson Independent School District
- Richardson ISD 2026-2027 School Calendar
- View official source
- Richardson ISD District Calendars
- View official source
- RISD Board Approves 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Calendars
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- Calendar published
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