Dallas ISD Fall Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Dallas ISD calendar puts fall break on Thu, Oct 8 to Fri, Oct 9, 2026, the same week as neighboring Richardson ISD. Plan around Wed, Oct 7, 2026 as the last day of classes and Tue, Oct 13, 2026 as the first day back.
Planning notes
- Students also have no school on Mon, Oct 12, 2026, which makes the time off 5 days long.
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Fall break in nearby districts
16 of the other 33 Texas districts we track have fall break the same week.
| District | Fall break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas ISD | Oct 8-9, 2026 | Tue, Oct 13, 2026 |
| Richardson ISD | Oct 8-12, 2026 | Tue, Oct 13, 2026 |
| Garland ISD | Oct 12-16, 2026 | Tue, Oct 20, 2026 |
| Irving ISD | Oct 9-12, 2026 | Wed, Oct 14, 2026 |
| Wylie ISD | Oct 12-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
| Grand Prairie ISD | Oct 9-13, 2026 | Wed, Oct 14, 2026 |
| Forney Independent School District | Oct 12-16, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Dallas ISD fall break start and end?
Fall break starts Thursday, October 8, 2026 and ends Friday, October 9, 2026.
When do Dallas ISD students go back to school after fall break?
Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
How many days off is fall break?
two school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 5 days in a row (Thu, Oct 8 to Mon, Oct 12, 2026).
Could Dallas ISD fall break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s board-approved calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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