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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Fall Break
No-school days
27 weekdays
2 single days + 25 break days
First day
Thursday
August 6
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
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

Fall Break
Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 18
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 14
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Fall Break Monday, October 12th – Friday, October 16th · 5 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Saturday, January 2nd · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Early Release Monday, January 4th Early release
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 8th – Friday, March 12th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

Schools using this calendar

25 schools follow the Waco ISD calendar.

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Alta Vista El
B
Bell'S Hill ElBill Logue Detention CenterBrazos H SBrook Avenue El
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Cedar Ridge ElCesar Chavez MiddleChallenge AcademyCrestview El
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Dean Highland El
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G L Wiley Opportunity CenterG W Carver Middle
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Hillcrest Pds Magnet
I
Indian Spring Middle
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J H Hines El
K
Kendrick El
L
Lake Air Montessori School
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Mountainview El
P
Parkdale ElProvident Heights El
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South Waco El
T
Tennyson Middle
U
University H S
W
Waco H SWest Avenue El

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Waco ISD in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Waco ISD on two single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Saturday, January 2) and Spring Break (Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12).
When is the first and last day of school at Waco ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Waco ISD is Thursday, August 6, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Waco ISD?
About 185 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Waco ISD have in 2026-2027?
About 27 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 25 weekdays of breaks plus two single days off. There are also two long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Waco ISD in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Fifty-five school days in a row (about 11 weeks), from Monday, March 15 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Waco ISD?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Waco ISD have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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