Before you start booking flights, camps or just planning a few long weekends of much-needed rest, it’s time to crack open that school calendar. Whether you’re coordinating family trips, childcare or a little mid-year escape, knowing exactly when the kiddos are out of class is required learning.
The advanced planners amongst us already know, Carroll ISD’s 2025-2026 academic calendar is packed with plenty of days for students to take a break from the books — and for parents to make the most of every moment.
With long holiday weekends, extended seasonal breaks and bonus flex and student holidays, there’s a mix of up to 35 days off throughout the year. And for the ultra-planners out there — yes, that total even included the maybe-they-won’t-happen bad weather makeup days.
The Southlake Carroll ISD 2025-26 academic calendar. Courtesy of Carroll ISD.
Here’s the quick breakdown:
Student Days Off (Confirmed)
- Professional/Teacher/Flex Days: 9 days
- Holidays & Major Breaks: 24 days
- Total Minimum Days Off: 33
☁️ Potential Bonus Days (If Weather Cooperates)
- April 10 and April 24 — could bump the total to 35 days off
So go ahead, grab that highlighter and start mapping out your year. Because if there’s one thing Dragon families know how to do, it’s plan with purpose.
Key extended holiday breaks include:
- Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break (5 days)
- Dec 19: Early Release All Students (not a day off)
- Dec 22-Jan 2, 2026: Winter Break (10 days)
- Mar 16-20: Spring Break (5 days)