Fort Worth ISD school calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 10, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Staff Day | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Fall Break | October 8–12, 2026 | 5 days |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 15 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day (staff day, no students) | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Good Friday (district holiday) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Staff Day | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 21, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Most campuses use these dates, but Additional Days and Early College High School campuses run separate calendars.
Source: Fort Worth ISD 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted April 2026 (amended; original adopted December 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. Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth ISD in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is Fort Worth ISD's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Fort Worth ISD's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Fort Worth ISD's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Fort Worth ISD?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, May 21, 2027.
Has Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth Independent School District serves about 70,000 students in Tarrant County. Official site: fwisd.org.
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