Back to School: When Allen Students Return in 2026 and the Key Dates to Know

Summer is winding down, and classes are about to resume for students across Allen. Here is when the new school year begins and the key dates families will want to mark, based on each district's official 2026-27 calendar.

Most of Allen is served by Allen ISD, where students return Thursday, August 13, 2026. The year runs through May 27, 2027.

Because Allen spans more than one district, students in some areas start on different days:

• Lovejoy ISD: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (serving the city's eastern edge)

Key dates — Allen ISD 2026-27

• First day of school: Thursday, August 13, 2026

• Last day of school: May 27, 2027

The full Thanksgiving, winter and spring break schedule is on the district's official calendar, linked below.

Families who live near a district boundary can confirm their child's assigned district and campus by address on the district's website.

Sources

https://www.allenisd.org/page/academic-school-year-calendar

https://www.lovejoyisd.net/page/calendars