The Plano ISD School Calendar 27-28 is out, and it’s worth getting on your fridge early. Plano Independent School District serves families in Plano and parts of nearby Collin County cities in Texas. This page covers the full 2027-2028 academic year: the first day of school, every holiday, each break, grading periods, and school hours.
We verified this directly from Plano ISD official website. Every date below comes from the district’s published 2027-2028 text calendar. Last verified: November 8, 2026.
If you just need the headline: school starts Wednesday, August 11, 2027. It ends Wednesday, May 24, 2028. Students get 171 instructional days, a full fall week off, a full Thanksgiving week, two weeks for winter break, and a full spring break week in March.
We’ve also added a Plano ISD School Calendar 27-28 printable section with the official download link. You’ll find the Plano ISD School Calendar 2027-28 winter break, Thanksgiving break, and spring break dates laid out in clean tables below.
Parents bookmark this page because it puts every Plano ISD date, break, and early release time in one place they can check in seconds.
At-a-Glance Summary: Plano ISD School Calendar 27-28
Here’s the quick version for busy parents.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, August 11, 2027 |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 24, 2028 (early release) |
| Total school days | 171 instructional days |
| Fall break | October 11–15, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving break | November 22–26, 2027 |
| Winter break | December 20–31, 2027 (classes resume January 5, 2028) |
| Spring break | March 13–17, 2028 |
The first semester has 80 instructional days. The second semester has 91.
Key Dates: Plano ISD School Calendar 27-28 First Day of School to Last Day
This table covers the dates families ask about most. Use it to plan childcare, vacations, and doctor visits.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New teacher training | Mon, Jul 26, 2027 | Thu, Jul 29, 2027 | New teachers only |
| Staff development | Tue, Aug 3, 2027 | Tue, Aug 10, 2027 | No students |
| First day of school | Wed, Aug 11, 2027 | — | All grade levels |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | — | Student and teacher holiday |
| Teacher workday | Tue, Sep 7, 2027 | — | Student holiday |
| Fall break | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | Fri, Oct 15, 2027 | Full week off |
| Teacher workday | Tue, Nov 2, 2027 | — | Student holiday |
| Thanksgiving break | Mon, Nov 22, 2027 | Fri, Nov 26, 2027 | Full week off |
| Last day of first semester | Fri, Dec 17, 2027 | — | Early release |
| Winter break | Mon, Dec 20, 2027 | Fri, Dec 31, 2027 | Student and teacher holiday |
| Teacher workdays | Mon, Jan 3, 2028 | Tue, Jan 4, 2028 | Student holidays |
| Classes resume | Wed, Jan 5, 2028 | — | Second semester starts |
| MLK Day | Mon, Jan 17, 2028 | — | Student and teacher holiday |
| Teacher workday | Mon, Feb 21, 2028 | — | Student holiday |
| Spring break | Mon, Mar 13, 2028 | Fri, Mar 17, 2028 | Full week off |
| Teacher workday | Mon, Mar 20, 2028 | — | Student holiday |
| Spring holidays | Fri, Apr 14, 2028 | Mon, Apr 17, 2028 | Student and teacher holidays (two days) |
| Last day of school | Wed, May 24, 2028 | — | Early release |
| State testing (STAAR) | Not listed | Not listed | Not on the district calendar; set by the Texas Education Agency |
| Academy High School graduation | TBD | — | Not yet posted |
Source: Plano ISD official calendar. Last verified: November 8, 2026.
Full 2027-2028 Calendar (Student Days Off and Milestones)
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2027 | Wednesday | First day of classes for students |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Student and teacher holiday |
| September 7, 2027 | Tuesday | Student holiday / staff development / work day |
| October 11–15, 2027 | Monday–Friday | Student and teacher holiday |
| November 2, 2027 | Tuesday | Student holiday / staff development / work day |
| November 22–26, 2027 | Monday–Friday | Thanksgiving break |
| December 17, 2027 | Friday | Last day of first semester / early release |
| December 20–31, 2027 | Monday–Friday | Winter break |
| January 3–4, 2028 | Monday–Tuesday | Student holiday / staff development / work day |
| January 5, 2028 | Wednesday | Classes resume / second semester starts |
| January 17, 2028 | Monday | Student and teacher holiday |
| February 21, 2028 | Monday | Student holiday / staff development / work day |
| March 13–17, 2028 | Monday–Friday | Spring break |
| March 20, 2028 | Monday | Student holiday / staff development / work day |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Student and teacher holiday |
| April 17, 2028 | Monday | Student and teacher holiday |
| May 24, 2028 | Wednesday | Last day of classes / early release |
Month-by-Month Breakdown
The district page doesn’t list monthly day counts. We counted them from the calendar, and they add up to exactly 171.
| Month | Student Days | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| July 2027 | 0 | New teacher training Jul 26–29 |
| August 2027 | 15 | Staff development Aug 3–10; first day Aug 11 |
| September 2027 | 20 | Holiday Sep 6; staff day Sep 7 |
| October 2027 | 16 | 1st grading period ends Oct 8; fall break Oct 11–15 |
| November 2027 | 16 | Staff day Nov 2; Thanksgiving break Nov 22–26 |
| December 2027 | 13 | Early release Dec 17; winter break Dec 20–31 |
| January 2028 | 18 | Staff days Jan 3–4; classes resume Jan 5; holiday Jan 17 |
| February 2028 | 20 | Staff day Feb 21 |
| March 2028 | 17 | 3rd grading period ends Mar 10; spring break Mar 13–17; staff day Mar 20 |
| April 2028 | 18 | Holidays Apr 14 and Apr 17 |
| May 2028 | 18 | Last day / early release May 24 |
| Total | 171 | — |
Grading Periods and Instructional Days
| Semester | Grading Period | End Date | Instructional Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 1st grading period | Fri, Oct 8, 2027 | 41 |
| First | 2nd grading period | Fri, Dec 17, 2027 | 39 |
| First semester total | — | — | 80 |
| Second | 3rd grading period | Fri, Mar 10, 2028 | 46 |
| Second | 4th grading period | Tue, May 23, 2028 (as printed) | 45 |
| Second semester total | — | — | 91 |
| Full year total | — | — | 171 |
Heads-up: the district page prints May 23 as the end of the 4th grading period. The last day of classes is May 24. The 45-day count only works if the period runs through May 24, so this is likely a typo. We’ve kept it as printed.
Plano ISD School Hours 2027-2028
| School / Program | Hours |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Full Day Pre-K (Beaty, Isaacs, Pearson) | 7:55 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
| Early Childhood Full Day Pre-K (Head Start) | 7:55 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
| Barron, Boggess, Christie, Daffron, Dooley, Haggar, Hightower, Huffman, Hughston, Jackson, Mathews, Memorial, Mendenhall, Mitchell, Sigler, Thomas and Weatherford | 7:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Elementary schools | 7:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Middle schools | 8:25 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
| High school and senior high school | 9:05 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Health Sciences Academy and IB World School | 9:05 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Plano ISD Academy High School | 9:05 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Guinn Special Programs Center, Elementary (K–5) | 7:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Guinn Special Programs Center, Grades 6–12 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Staff-Only Dates
| Group | Dates | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| New teachers | July 26–29, 2027 | Training / professional learning |
| All staff | August 3–10, 2027 | Staff development |
Exam Days and Early Release Dismissal Times
| Campus Level | Release Time |
|---|---|
| High / senior high schools | 1:10 p.m. |
| Academy High School | 1:30 p.m. |
| Middle schools (last day of exams only) | 12:40 p.m. |
| Elementary schools | 12:00 noon |
| Early childhood schools (Beaty, Isaacs, Pearson and Head Start) | 11:55 a.m. |
Always double-check dates against the official Plano ISD website before you book travel or make plans. Districts can revise calendars during the year.
Download the Plano ISD School Calendar 27-28 Printable PDF
Want a copy for the fridge or your phone? Get it straight from the district. The official page lists every date in this guide, and the district posts its printable version there.
Download here: Plano ISD School Calendar 2027-2028 (official page)
Save it to your phone’s home screen. Print one for the kitchen. Send a copy to grandparents or your sitter so everyone’s on the same page.
See also: Klein ISD School Calendar 2027-2028 | Printable PDF
About Plano ISD Schools
Plano Independent School District is one of the larger districts in North Texas. It serves Plano and parts of Murphy, Richardson, Allen, and Dallas. Enrollment was about 44,000 students in fall 2025, down from 46,551 the year before, according to a district presentation. The district runs close to 70 campuses, from early childhood centers to senior highs.
Plano uses a unique setup. Students attend a high school for grades 9–10, then a senior high (Plano East, Plano Senior, or Plano West) for grades 11–12. Programs include the STEAM-focused Academy High School, the Health Sciences Academy, the IB World School, AP courses, and Collin College dual enrollment. Dr. Theresa Williams has been superintendent since March 2022.
What Parents in Collin County Should Know This Year
A few things stand out in the 2027-28 calendar.
Fall break is a full week, October 11–15. Many Texas districts give only a day or two in October. Plano gives five.
The Plano ISD School Calendar 2027-28 winter break is longer than it looks. Students leave early on Friday, December 17. Break runs December 20–31. Then January 3–4 are staff days. Kids don’t return until Wednesday, January 5. That’s 18 days in a row off, counting weekends.
The Plano ISD School Calendar spring break 2027-2028 runs March 13–17. Monday, March 20 is a staff day too. So students get 10 straight days off, from Saturday, March 11 through Monday, March 20.
There’s a four-day weekend in April. Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17 are both holidays. Easter Sunday falls on April 16, 2028.
Two more notes. Labor Day (September 6) plus a staff day (September 7) gives families a four-day weekend early in the year. And the Academy High School graduation date is still listed as TBD.
How Plano ISD Compares to Neighboring Districts
Richardson ISD, Plano’s neighbor to the south, has already approved its 2027-28 calendar. Both districts start on Wednesday, August 11, 2027, and end on May 24, 2028. Both return from winter break on January 5, 2028. The differences: Richardson has 174 days to Plano’s 171. Richardson gives three days off in October (October 7–11), while Plano gives a full week. Richardson also lists April 14 and April 17, 2028 as its bad-weather make-up days, the same dates Plano lists as holidays. Frisco ISD and Allen ISD had not posted approved 2027-28 calendars when we checked; their latest are for 2026-27.
See also: What Happens on the First Day of School? What Parents and Students Should Expect
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel in Collin County
These are the longest stretches off, counting weekends:
| Break | Days Off in a Row | Dates (with weekends) |
|---|---|---|
| Winter break | 18 | Sat, Dec 18, 2027 – Tue, Jan 4, 2028 |
| Spring break | 10 | Sat, Mar 11 – Mon, Mar 20, 2028 |
| Fall break | 9 | Sat, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 17, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving break | 9 | Sat, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 28, 2027 |
| Labor Day weekend | 4 | Sat, Sep 4 – Tue, Sep 7, 2027 |
| Easter weekend | 4 | Fri, Apr 14 – Mon, Apr 17, 2028 |
Winter break is the best pick for long trips or overseas travel. Fall break is a smart choice too. Flights and theme parks are often quieter in mid-October than at Thanksgiving. For the Plano ISD School Calendar 2027-28 Thanksgiving break, book early. That week is one of the busiest travel times of the year.
School Closings History in Collin County
Plano ISD usually loses a day or a few to winter weather each year. Recent examples: schools closed February 3–4, 2022 for an ice storm, closed again during the late January 2023 storm, and closed January 26–28, 2026 because of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures.
FAQs
Q: When does school start in Plano ISD for 2027–2028?
A: The first day of school is Wednesday, August 11, 2027. All grade levels start that day. Staff development runs August 3–10, before students arrive.
Q: When is the last day of school for Plano ISD?
A: The last day of classes is Wednesday, May 24, 2028. It’s an early release day. Elementary students are dismissed at noon, and high and senior high students at 1:10 p.m.
Q: When is spring break for Plano ISD in 2027–2028?
A: Spring break runs Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17, 2028. Monday, March 20 is also a staff day with no students. That gives families 10 days off in a row, counting weekends.
Q: How many school days does Plano ISD have this year?
A: Plano ISD has 171 instructional days in 2027–2028. The first semester has 80 days and the second semester has 91. The count is the same for all grade levels.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
A: No closings are scheduled beyond the holidays listed above. Weather closures are decided day by day, usually in winter. Check the Plano ISD website and app for real-time updates.
Final Thoughts on the Plano ISD School Calendar 27-28
Bookmark this page so you have every Plano ISD date, break, and early release time in one spot. For real-time closings and delays, go straight to the official Plano ISD website at pisd.edu. Come back in March, when spring break dates get the most searches and families start firming up travel plans. We’ll keep this guide in line with any changes the district posts.
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