Houston ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Key 2026-2027 student dates for Houston Independent School District (HISD) in Texas, taken from the district’s official calendar. We list only dates we matched to that calendar, so staff-only days and single-day holidays are left to the official file.
Houston ISD key dates 2026-2027
| First day of school | Monday, Aug 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving break | Monday, Nov 23, 2026 – Friday, Nov 27, 2026 |
| Winter break | Monday, Dec 21, 2026 – Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 |
| Students return after winter break | Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Spring break | Monday, Mar 8, 2027 – Friday, Mar 12, 2027 |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 28, 2027 |
Checked on (Thanksgiving: ). Version: Updated April 6, 2026, as printed in the calendar.
Source file: 2026-2027YearlyCalendarRev4_6_26.pdf
Scope: District academic calendar for Houston ISD, not other Texas districts. This is an independent reference, not a district-operated website.
Page content updated: . Source check dates are listed with the dates above.
Planning at a glance
- Winter break spans 9 weekdays (Monday–Friday) from Dec 21, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026. The first day back is Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027.
- Spring break spans 5 weekdays. 2 of the other 22 district calendars we track also start spring break on Mar 8, 2027; see the spring break 2027 comparison.
- Thanksgiving break spans 5 weekdays; compare with other districts on the Thanksgiving break 2026 page.
- Weekday counts are calendar arithmetic over the listed ranges, not a count of instructional days.
Houston ISD 2026-2027 calendar, August to June
Only the verified dates above are marked. Unmarked weekdays are not necessarily school days; check the official calendar for single-day holidays and staff days.
- First day of school
- Thanksgiving break
- Winter break
- Students return after winter break
- Spring break
- Last day of school
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| 20 | 21, Winter break | 22, Winter break | 23, Winter break | 24, Winter break | 25, Winter break | 26, Winter break |
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| 7 | 8, Spring break | 9, Spring break | 10, Spring break | 11, Spring break | 12, Spring break | 13 |
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Add Houston ISD dates to your calendar
The .ics file holds 6 all-day events, exactly the dates listed above, each linked to the official source. Open it on your phone or import it into Google Calendar (Settings › Import), Apple Calendar or Outlook.
- Houston ISD: First day of school — Aug 10, 2026
- Houston ISD: Thanksgiving break — Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
- Houston ISD: Winter break — Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
- Houston ISD: Students return after winter break — Jan 5, 2027
- Houston ISD: Spring break — Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
- Houston ISD: Last day of school — May 28, 2027
Imported events do not update automatically; if the district revises its calendar, download the file again.
Notes from the official calendar
- Calendar scope: District academic calendar for Houston ISD, not other Texas districts.
- The named December recess ends December 31. January 1 is a holiday and January 4 is a staff development day; students return January 5.
- Recess (no classes) Nov 23–27, including Thanksgiving Day Nov 26.
Other verified Texas district calendars
Neighboring districts often differ by a week or more; each row applies only to the named district.
| District | First day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Independent School District | Aug 18, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 |
| Dallas Independent School District | Aug 11, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 |
Houston ISD calendar questions
When is the first day of school for Houston ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school is Monday, Aug 10, 2026, and the scheduled last day is Friday, May 28, 2027, according to the official Houston Independent School District calendar.
When is Houston ISD spring break 2027?
Spring break is Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027. Confirm any school-specific changes on the official calendar before booking travel.
When is Houston ISD winter break 2026-2027?
Winter break is Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Students return Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027.
Is there school the week of Thanksgiving 2026 in Houston ISD?
The official Houston Independent School District calendar shows Thanksgiving break as Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. See the notes on this page for any make-up-day conditions.
Do these dates apply to every school in Texas?
No. They apply only to Houston Independent School District. Other Texas districts set their own calendars, and individual schools or programs inside Houston ISD can have their own schedules.