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Northwest ISD 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Student Holiday/Teacher Flex
No-school days
34 weekdays
29 single days + 5 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026
Last day
Friday
May 21
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

New to NISD Teachers Report
Tue, Jul 28 – Thu, Jul 30
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
Student-Staff Holiday
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Student-Staff Holiday
Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Jan 5
18 days off
12 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 13 – Mon, Mar 22
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

July 2026

  • Teacher Planning Day Tuesday, July 28th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Wednesday, July 29th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Thursday, July 30th No school

August 2026

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Student Holiday/Teacher Flex Friday, October 9th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Local Holiday Monday, November 2nd No school
  • Student Holiday/Teacher Prof Learning Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Student Holiday/Teacher Flex Monday, November 23rd No school
  • Student Holiday/Teacher Flex Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • Local Holiday Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Local Holiday Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Local Holiday Friday, November 27th No school

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Local Holiday Monday, December 21st No school
  • Local Holiday Tuesday, December 22nd No school
  • Local Holiday Wednesday, December 23rd No school
  • Local Holiday Thursday, December 24th No school
  • Local Holiday Friday, December 25th No school
  • Local Holiday Saturday, December 26th No school
  • Local Holiday Sunday, December 27th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, December 28th No school
  • Local Holiday Tuesday, December 29th No school
  • Local Holiday Wednesday, December 30th No school
  • Local Holiday Thursday, December 31st No school

January 2027

  • Local Holiday Friday, January 1st No school
  • Student Holiday/Teacher Prof. Learning Monday, January 4th No school
  • Student Holiday/Teacher Prof. Learning Tuesday, January 5th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Local Holiday Friday, February 12th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Student Holiday/Teacher Prof Learning Friday, March 5th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break
  • Teacher Workday Monday, March 22nd No school
  • Local Holiday Friday, March 26th No school

April 2027

  • Student Holiday/Teacher Flex Friday, April 23rd No school

May 2027

Schools using this calendar

37 schools follow the Northwest ISD calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
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Alan And Andra Perrin El
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Berkshire ElByron Nelson H S
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Carl E Schluter ElChisholm Trail MiddleClara Love ElCw Worthington Middle
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Denton Co J J A E P
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Gene Pike Middle
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Haslet El
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J C Thompson ElJ Lyndal Hughes ElJames M Steele Early College H SJohn M Tidwell MiddleJohnie R Daniel ElJustin El
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Kay Granger El
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Lakeview ElLance Thompson ElLegacy Learning CenterLeo Adams MiddleLizzie Curtis El
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Medlin MiddleMolly Livengood Carter El
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Northwest H S
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O A Peterson
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Prairie View El
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Roanoke El
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Samuel Beck ElSendera Ranch ElSeven Hills ElSonny & Allegra Nance El
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Tarrant County JjaepTruett Wilson Middle
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V R Eaton H S
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W R Hatfield ElWayne A Cox El

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Northwest ISD in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Northwest ISD on 34 single days in 2026-2027: Tuesday, July 28 (Teacher Planning Day); Wednesday, July 29 (Teacher Planning Day); Thursday, July 30 (Teacher Planning Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 9 (Student Holiday/Teacher Flex); Monday, October 12 (Teacher Workday); Monday, November 2 (Local Holiday); Tuesday, November 3 (Student Holiday/Teacher Prof Learning); Monday, November 23 (Student Holiday/Teacher Flex); Tuesday, November 24 (Student Holiday/Teacher Flex), and 24 more. Breaks: Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Northwest ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Northwest ISD is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Northwest ISD?
About 169 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Northwest ISD have in 2026-2027?
About 34 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's five weekdays of breaks plus 29 single days off. There are also 18 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Northwest ISD in 2026-2027?
Spring Break is the longest: ten days in a row with no school, from Saturday, March 13 to Monday, March 22, including weekends (five school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-three school days in a row (about five weeks), from Tuesday, September 8 to Thursday, October 8.
Which month has the most days off at Northwest ISD?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Northwest ISD have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has one early-release day. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Northwest ISD, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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