If you’re a McAllen ISD parent, teacher, or student, this page has everything you need for the 2026-2027 school year in one place. McAllen Independent School District serves families across McAllen, Texas, and this guide covers the McAllen ISD Calendar 26-27 in full — first day of school, breaks, testing windows, and a printable version of the official document.
We verified this directly from McAllen ISD’s official website and the district’s posted 2026-2027 calendar PDF.
Parents bookmark this page because school calendars change, get updated, or get buried on district websites — having one clean, accurate reference saves you from digging through PDFs every time you need a date.
At-a-Glance Summary
Here’s the McAllen ISD Calendar 26-27 first day of school info and the rest of the year in a quick snapshot.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, June 2, 2027 |
| Total instructional days | 175 days |
| Fall semester instructional days | 83 days |
| Spring semester instructional days | 92 days |
Key Dates Table
This is the core McAllen ISD Calendar 2026 27 template families use to plan the entire year at once.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 17, 2026 | — | 1st Six Weeks begins |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | — | District holiday |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | No school all week |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 | January 8, 2027 | Includes New Year’s |
| Spring Break | March 15, 2027 | March 19, 2027 | McAllen ISD Calendar spring break 2027 |
| Easter Break | March 26, 2027 | March 29, 2027 | Two separate days off |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | — | District holiday |
| Last Day of School | — | June 2, 2027 | 6th Six Weeks ends |
| Teacher Workdays | August 12 & 14, 2026 | January 12 & June 3, 2027 | No students on campus |
| STAAR Assessment Window (Fall) | November 30, 2026 | December 11, 2026 | Algebra I, English I/II, Biology, U.S. History |
| STAAR Assessment Window (Spring, main) | April 5, 2027 | April 30, 2027 | Testing is staggered by subject, with Grades 3–8 RLA, English I/II, science/social studies/EOC subjects, and mathematics/Algebra I tested during separate windows. |
| STAAR Assessment Window (Summer make-up) | June 14, 2027 | June 25, 2027 | Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History, including make-up sessions. |
Source: McAllen ISD official calendar.
Always double-check and verify the calendar from the official website before finalizing personal or family plans.
Month-by-Month Breakdown
August 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 4-7, 2026 | Professional Learning Days |
| August 10-11, 2026 | Professional Learning Days |
| August 12, 2026 | Teacher Workday |
| August 13, 2026 | Professional Learning Day |
| August 14, 2026 | Teacher Workday |
| August 17, 2026 | 1st Six Weeks Begins / First Day of School |
September 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| September 25, 2026 | 1st Six Weeks Ends / Teacher Planning Half Day / Student Early Release |
| September 28, 2026 | 2nd Six Weeks Begins / Report Card Week |
October 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | Weather Make-Up Day |
| October 30, 2026 | 2nd Six Weeks Ends / Teacher Planning Half Day / Student Early Release |
November 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | 3rd Six Weeks Begins / Report Card Week |
| November 23-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| November 30, 2026 | STAAR Assessment Window Begins |
December 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 11, 2026 | STAAR Assessment Window Ends |
| December 18, 2026 | 3rd Six Weeks Ends / Teacher Planning Half Day / Student Early Release |
| December 21-31, 2026 | Winter Break |
January 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 1-8, 2027 | Winter Break (Continued) |
| January 11, 2027 | Professional Learning Day |
| January 12, 2027 | Teacher Workday |
| January 13, 2027 | 4th Six Weeks Begins / Report Card Week |
February 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 12, 2027 | Teacher Planning Half Day / Student Early Release |
| February 15, 2027 | Weather Make-Up Day / TELPAS Assessment Window Begins |
| February 19, 2027 | 4th Six Weeks Ends |
| February 22, 2027 | 5th Six Weeks Begins / Report Card Week |
March 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2027 | Teacher Planning Half Day / Student Early Release |
| March 15-19, 2027 | Spring Break |
| March 15, 2027 | STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment Window Begins |
| March 26, 2027 | Easter Break / TELPAS Assessment Window Ends |
| March 29, 2027 | Easter Break |
April 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2027 | STAAR Assessment Window Begins |
| April 9, 2027 | 5th Six Weeks Ends |
| April 12, 2027 | 6th Six Weeks Begins / Report Card Week / STAAR Alternate 2 Window Ends |
| April 30, 2027 | STAAR Assessment Window Ends |
May 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
June 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2027 | 6th Six Weeks Ends / Last Day of School / Report Card Week |
| June 3, 2027 | Teacher Workday / Graduation (Lamar Academy, Achieve Early College, McAllen High) |
| June 4, 2027 | Graduation (McAllen Memorial, James “Nikki” Rowe High) |
| June 14, 2027 | STAAR Assessment Window Begins |
| June 25, 2027 | STAAR Assessment Window Ends |
Source: McAllen ISD official 2026-2027 calendar PDF.
Always double-check and verify the calendar from the official website before locking in plans, since districts sometimes issue amended calendars mid-year.
Download the Official Calendar
You can download the official McAllen ISD Calendar 26-27 printable PDF directly from the district here: McAllen ISD 2026-2027 Official Calendar PDF. This is the same document the district posts for staff and families, so it’s the version to print and pin to your fridge.
See also: School Holiday List 2026–2027 USA: Complete Guide for Every Family
About McAllen ISD
McAllen Independent School District is based in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County and serves students across the Rio Grande Valley. The district has approximately 20,500 students across 31 campuses. McAllen ISD is led by Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez, a 1983 McAllen High School graduate who previously served as superintendent of Edinburg CISD and Brownsville ISD. He began leading McAllen ISD in November 2023. The district has also received Texas Honor Roll recognition, with McAllen ISD named a Texas Honor Roll district for the third straight year in 2026. High schools in the district include McAllen High School, McAllen Memorial High School, James “Nikki” Rowe High School, Lamar Academy, and Achieve Early College High School.
What Parents in Hidalgo County Should Know This Year
A few things stand out in the McAllen ISD Calendar 2026 27 template compared to a typical year. First, the district front-loads professional learning: teachers are in training or workdays from August 4 through August 14, so students don’t start until August 17. Second, Easter Break this year is split into two separate days off — March 26 and March 29, 2027 — rather than a single block, so don’t assume the whole week around Easter is off. Third, McAllen ISD runs six separate STAAR assessment windows across the year, including a summer make-up window in June, so testing season stretches well beyond the usual spring push.
How McAllen ISD Compares to Neighboring Districts
McAllen ISD sits in Hidalgo County alongside districts like Edinburg CISD, PSJA ISD, and Mission CISD. Rio Grande Valley districts generally follow a similar rhythm — mid-to-late August start dates, a full week for Thanksgiving, and winter break running from just before Christmas through the first week of January. Spring Break timing is where districts can differ by a week or two depending on each board’s approved calendar, so if you have kids in more than one Hidalgo County district, always check each district’s calendar separately rather than assuming they line up.
See also: ISD 196 Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel
If you’re mapping vacation time around the McAllen ISD Calendar 26-27, Winter Break is your longest stretch — December 21, 2026 through January 8, 2027, which is over two weeks. Spring Break, March 15-19, 2027, is the next best window for a shorter trip. Thanksgiving Break, November 23-27, 2026, works well for a long weekend trip closer to home. Avoid planning around the two Easter Break days in late March, since they’re isolated days rather than a full week.
School Closings History in McAllen ISD
McAllen ISD builds two weather make-up days into the calendar every year — this year they’re October 12, 2026, and February 15, 2027. These days exist because Rio Grande Valley schools occasionally lose instructional time to severe weather, including hurricane-season flooding. If no closures happen, these days may be used as normal instructional days or adjusted by the district.
FAQs
When does school start in McAllen ISD for 2026-2027?
School starts Monday, August 17, 2026. That’s also when the 1st Six Weeks grading period begins.
When is the last day of school for McAllen ISD?
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 2, 2027. That date also marks the end of the 6th Six Weeks grading period.
When is spring break for McAllen ISD in 2027?
Spring Break runs March 15-19, 2027, a full week. Note that Easter Break is separate and falls later, on March 26 and March 29, 2027.
How many school days does McAllen ISD have this year?
McAllen ISD has 175 total instructional days for 2026-2027 — 83 days in the fall semester and 92 days in the spring semester.
Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
The calendar already includes two built-in weather make-up days, October 12, 2026, and February 15, 2027. Beyond that, McAllen ISD announces any unplanned closures or delays directly through its website and local alerts, so check there for real-time updates.
Final Thoughts
Bookmark this page so you always have the McAllen ISD Calendar 26-27 handy without digging through PDFs. For real-time closings, delays, or last-minute changes, McAllen ISD’s official website is the most reliable source. Spring Break dates get searched heavily every February and March, so check back then in case the district posts any updates. Whether you’re a parent scheduling vacations, a teacher planning lessons, or a student counting down to summer, this calendar has you covered for the full 2026-2027 year.
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