DeSoto ISD Announces Fall Break Dates

DeSoto ISD Announces Fall Break Dates for 2025–2026 School Year
Posted on 09/17/2025
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DeSoto Independent School District has several calendar observances occurring during the month of October including a Professional Development Day and student holiday and its Fall Break.

Friday, October 3, 2025, a staff professional development day, is also a student holiday. Campuses and offices will not be operational due to staff engagement in professional learning.

Additionally, Monday, October 13, 2025, is designated as the district‘s Fair Day. Following the district’s designated Fair Day, the district will observe Fall Break from Tuesday, October 14 through Friday, October 17, 2025.

During this period, all campuses and district offices will be closed. Normal business hours and classes will resume on Monday, October 20, 2025.

This extended break is part of the district’s approved academic calendar and is designed to give students and staff a mid-semester pause to recharge before continuing the fall semester.

Key Dates:

  • Friday, Oct 3, 2025: Staff Professional Development (Student Holiday)
  • Monday, October 13, 2025: Fair Day (District Holiday)
  • Tuesday, October 14 – Friday, October 17, 2025: Fall Break (No School; Offices Closed)
  • Monday, October 20, 2025: Classes and Offices Resume


DeSoto ISD encourages families to use this time to rest, spend time together, and return refreshed for a strong second half of the fall semester.

For more information, please visit www.desotoisd.org