Cypress-Fairbanks ISD school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Teacher workday | October 9, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 12–16, 2026 | 5 days |
| Teacher workday (Election Day) | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Teacher workday | March 12, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Student/staff holiday (Good Friday) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Source: Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted November 2025. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD typically starts mid-August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
When is Cypress-Fairbanks ISD's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Cypress-Fairbanks ISD's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Cypress-Fairbanks ISD's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Cypress-Fairbanks ISD released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District serves about 115,000 students in Harris County. Official site: cfisd.net.
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