Houston ISD Calendar 2026-2027
Houston ISD runs from August 10, 2026 to May 28, 2027: 181 instructional days, three breaks totaling 19 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 21 to Dec 31). Spring break is Mar 8-12, 2027, one week earlier than neighboring Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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All 2026-2027 dates
181 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 10, 2026 | First day of school |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess · 5 school days off |
| Mon, Dec 21 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Recess · 9 school days off |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Mar 8 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Spring Break Recess · 5 school days off |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Recess |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Last day of school |
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Nearby districts
| District | First day | Spring break | Last day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ISD | Aug 10 | Mar 8-12 | May 28 |
| Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | Aug 12 | Mar 15-19 | May 27 |
| Katy ISD | Aug 12 | Mar 8-12 | May 26 |
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2027 for Houston ISD?
Spring break is Mon, Mar 8 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 5, 2027, and students return Monday, March 15, 2027.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Houston ISD?
The first day of school is Monday, August 10, 2026 and the last day is Friday, May 28, 2027.
When is winter break 2026 for Houston ISD?
Winter break runs Mon, Dec 21 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Counting weekends and the adjacent days without school, students are off 17 days in a row and go back Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How long is Thanksgiving break in Houston ISD?
5 school days: Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.
Does Houston ISD have a fall break?
The 2026-2027 calendar does not include a fall break. The first multi-day break is Thanksgiving (Nov 23-27, 2026).
Where do these Houston ISD dates come from?
Source: the district's “HISD Yearly Calendar 2026-2027 (Updated 4/6/2026)”, checked on September 24, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.
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About the district: Houston ISD is based in Houston, Texas (Harris County), with about 176,727 students in 273 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.houstonisd.org. See all Texas school calendars.