Houston 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 PD Day | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Staff PD Day | October 9, 2026 | 1 day |
| Staff PD Day | November 6, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Staff PD Day | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Staff PD Day (Presidents Day) | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 8–12, 2027 | 5 days |
| Recess day (Good Friday) | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Staff PD Day | April 16, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 28, 2027 |
Worth knowing: An optional summer "5th Quarter" session runs June 8–30 and July 1–15, 2027, for families who want class time after the year ends.
Source: Houston ISD 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted February 2026. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Houston 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 Houston ISD in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is Houston ISD's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Houston ISD's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Houston ISD's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 8–12, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Houston ISD?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, May 28, 2027.
Has Houston 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 Houston ISD
Houston Independent School District serves about 180,000 students in Harris County. Official site: houstonisd.org.
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