Pearland ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Key Dates & Breaks
The Pearland ISD calendar 2026-27 begins on August 19, 2026, and ends on May 27, 2027. Families can plan around Thanksgiving Break from November 23 to 27, Christmas Break from December 21 to January 1, and Spring Break from March 8 to 12.
Printed from findschoolcalendar.net. Source: official district calendar, https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1781036702/pearlandisdorg/balw7nmbdljmzpybofrq/2026-27_District_Calendar_EN.pdf. Always confirm dates with the school district.
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Pearland ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Key Dates & Breaks starts the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Thanksgiving Break is Nov 23 to 27, 2026, Christmas Break is Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, Spring Break is Mar 8 to 12, 2027 and Easter Break is Mar 26 to 29, 2027. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Pearland ISD Student Calendar 2026-2027
Every date students are not in school during the 2026-27 school year.
| Date | Holiday or break | Time off | School status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day | 3-day weekend | School closed |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Staff Development Day | 3-day weekend | No school for students |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Student/Teacher Holiday | 4-day weekend | School closed |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Staff Development Day | 4-day weekend | No school for students |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Staff Development Day | 3-day weekend | No school for students |
| Nov 23 to 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | 9 days | School closed |
| Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Christmas Break | 18 days | School closed |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Instructional Planning Day | 18 days | No school for students |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Staff Development Day | 18 days | No school for students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 3-day weekend | School closed |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Staff Development Day | 3-day weekend | No school for students |
| Mar 8 to 12, 2027 | Spring Break | 9 days | School closed |
| Mar 26 to 29, 2027 | Easter Break | 4 days | School closed |
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The longest stretches off school this year, weekends included.
Pearland Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027
Month by month view of the Pearland ISD school year.
- 19First day of school
- 7Labor Day
- 21Staff Development Day
- 9Student/Teacher Holiday
- 12Staff Development Day
- 9Staff Development Day
- 23 to 27Thanksgiving Break
- 18Early Release
- 21 to 31Christmas Break
- 1Christmas Break
- 4Instructional Planning Day
- 5Staff Development Day
- 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- 15Staff Development Day
- 8 to 12Spring Break
- 26 to 29Easter Break
- No holidays or breaks this month
- 27Early Release
- 27Last day of school
Exams, half days and other dates
District notes
- Staff Welcome Week takes place August 5 to 7, followed by staff development and instructional planning from August 10 to 18.
- Additional staff development and instructional planning days are scheduled for September 21, October 12, November 9, January 4 and 5, and February 15.
- The district lists graduations on May 26 for Pearland High School, May 27 for Turner College & Career High School, and May 28 for Dawson High School.
- The calendar legend identifies bad weather and make-up days, but does not specify a particular make-up date.
About Pearland ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Key Dates & Breaks
Pearland Independent School District is located in Pearland, Texas. This page provides the 2026-27 school calendar, including important holidays, school breaks, staff development days, early release dates, and grading periods to help families plan the school year.
Compare with nearby districts
Kids in different districts? See where breaks line up.
| District | First day | Thanksgiving | Christmas break | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Key Dates & Breaks | Aug 19 | Nov 23 to 27 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 | Mar 8 to 12 |
| Spring Branch Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Aug 13 | Nov 23 to 27 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 | Mar 8 to 12 |
| Spring Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Texas | Aug 12 | Nov 23 to 27 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 | Mar 15 to 19 |
| Tomball Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Aug 18 | Nov 23 to 27 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 | Mar 15 to 19 |
Two spring breaks and important dates to plan around
For the 2026-27 calendar, there is the additional Easter Break in March. Along with Spring Break from March 8 to 12, students have another scheduled break from March 26 to 29. Families planning spring travel should consider both periods when arranging trips and other activities.
The calendar also includes several individual days when students do not attend school because of staff development or instructional planning. These include September 21, October 12, November 9, January 4, January 5, and February 15. October 9 is separately identified as a holiday for students and teachers.
There are two early release dates during the school year:
- December 18, 2026
- May 27, 2027
Both dates fall on the final day of a grading period. The district also schedules graduations across three consecutive days in May. Pearland High School graduation is May 26, Turner College & Career High School graduation is May 27, and Dawson High School graduation is May 28.
Working parents may want to arrange childcare in advance for the staff development days and early release dates. These dates can affect regular school-day routines even when they are not part of a longer holiday break.
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2026-27 for Pearland ISD schools?
Spring Break is Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12, 2027. Students are off 9 days in a row, including weekends.
When does school start in Pearland ISD for 2026-27?
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
When is Christmas break for Pearland ISD schools?
Christmas Break runs Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return on Wednesday, January 6.
When is Thanksgiving break for Pearland ISD schools?
Thanksgiving Break is Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27, 2026.
How many days off are there in the 2026-27 school year?
There are 31 weekdays with no school for students between August 19, 2026 and May 27, 2027, counting holidays, breaks and staff days.
When is the last day of school in Pearland ISD?
The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When are Pearland ISD early release days in 2026-27?
Pearland ISD has two early release days: December 18, 2026, and May 27, 2027.
When is Easter Break in Pearland ISD for 2026-27?
Easter Break is scheduled for March 26 to 29, 2027.
When are Pearland ISD staff development days in 2026-27?
Staff development and instructional planning days during the school year include September 21, October 12, November 9, January 4 and 5, and February 15.
Sources and accuracy
Dates on this page come from the official Pearland ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Key Dates & Breaks calendar.
Districts can change dates during the year. Always confirm with the district before booking travel. Spot an error? Report it and we will update it within 48 hours.