School holidays in Dallas include term dates and breaks, as well as teachers’ preparation days, teachers service days, and professional development days. The school year usually begins during the last week of August and ends in the last week of May.
For more updated school holidays in Dallas, consult the Dallas Independent School District website.
| School Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Aug 14 | First Day of School |
| Nov 20 – 24 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 25- Jan 8 | Christmas Break |
| Mar 11 – 15 | Spring Break |
| Mar 29 – Apr 1 | Easter Break |
| May 24 | Last Day of School |
| May 27 | Summer Break |
New Year’s Day
Celebrated every 1st of January to mark the beginning of the year.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Commemorates the life of Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of human rights.
Confederate Heroes’ Day
A holiday observed in several Southern states of the US.
Presidents’ Day
A holiday which marks the birthday of past US presidents, celebrated every 3rd Monday in February.
Texas Independence Day
A holiday celebrated in Texas every 2nd of March, remembering the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2nd, 1836.
San Jacinto Day
San Jacinto Day is the celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21st, 1836, the final battle of the Texas Revolution.
Mother’s Day
Celebrated every 2nd Sunday of May to honour mothers.
Memorial Day
This day honours the military members of the US.
Father’s Day
Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of June to honour mothers.
Emancipation Day
Celebrated on June 19th, commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas.
Independence Day
July 4th commemorates the National Independence Day of the United States.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
A legal state holiday in Texas celebrated every August 27th, marking the birthday of former US President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Labor Day
This day marks the efforts of the labor force in the US.
Veterans Day
A day in honour of the war veterans of the US.
Thanksgiving
Celebrated every 4th Thursday of November, to give thanks for the blessings of harvest and the year before.
National Day of Mourning
This day remembers the passing of former President George H.W. Bush.
Christmas Holiday
A holiday which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
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