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Texas School Calendars 2026-2027

Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Texas school districts, plus first and last days.

It's the weekend: no school in Texas today.

Fall break
Fri – Tue
Oct 9–13
2026 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Mon – Fri
Nov 23–27
2026 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Mon
Dec 21 – Jan 4
2026 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 15–19
2027 · most common dates

Holidays and Texas schools

Each 2026-2027 holiday on a school day, and the share of Texas districts we track with no school that day.

HolidayDateTypeNo school
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7 Federal holiday 93%
Columbus Day Mon, Oct 12 Federal holiday 81%
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11 Federal holiday 7%
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26 Federal holiday 100%
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 27 State holiday 98%
Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24 State holiday 100%
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25 Federal holiday 100%
Day after Christmas (observed) Mon, Dec 28 State holiday 100%
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1 Federal holiday 100%
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18 Federal holiday 85%
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Mon, Feb 15 Federal holiday 69%
Memorial Day Mon, May 31 Federal holiday 80%
Juneteenth (observed) Fri, Jun 18 Federal holiday 0%

Texas school district calendars

Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2026-2027.

District First day Last day Thanksgiving Winter break Spring break No-school days
Abilene ISD Aug 19 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 8–12 24
Aldine ISD Aug 12 Jun 3 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 37
Allen ISD Aug 13 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 15–19 28
Amarillo ISD Aug 18 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 28
Arlington ISD Aug 12 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 34
Austin ISD Aug 18 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 31
Azle ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 23–30 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 32
Belton ISD Aug 13 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 33
Brazosport ISD Aug 12 May 19 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 5 Mar 8–12 34
Bryan ISD Aug 12 — Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 31
Clear Creek ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–12 30
College Station ISD Aug 19 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 31
Comal ISD Aug 25 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–12 31
Conroe ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 33
Coppell ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 32
Corpus Christi ISD Aug 11 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 5–12 32
Crowley ISD Aug 11 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 12–19 33
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 12–19 34
Dallas ISD Aug 11 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 29
Deer Park ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 4 Mar 8–12 32
Del Valle ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 29
Denton ISD Aug 13 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–15 29
Donna ISD Aug 10 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 30
Dripping Springs ISD Dates vary by school. See each school's calendar
Dumas ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 29
Duncanville ISD Aug 6 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 15–19 28
Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD Aug 13 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 24
Eanes ISD Aug 13 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 30
East Central ISD Aug 10 May 25 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–12 30
Ector County ISD Aug 11 — Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 4 Mar 5–12 29
Edcouch-Elsa ISD Aug 17 Jun 3 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 26
Edinburg CISD Aug 24 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 15–19 24
El Paso ISD Aug 3 Jun 3 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 — 41
Forney ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 4 Mar 5–12 33
Fort Bend ISD Aug 11 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 5–12 36
Fort Worth ISD Aug 10 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 30
Frenship ISD Aug 19 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 31
Galena Park ISD Aug 12 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 5–12 36
Garland ISD Aug 10 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 34
Goose Creek CISD Aug 12 May 25 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 25
Granbury ISD Aug 12 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 15–19 25
Grand Prairie ISD Aug 11 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 12–19 28
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 5 Mar 12–19 34
Harlandale ISD Aug 12 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 8–12 24
Harlingen CISD Aug 11 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 33
Harmony Public Schools - Houston North Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 15–19 25
Hays CISD Aug 6 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 41
Houston ISD Aug 10 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–12 29
Humble ISD Aug 12 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 35
Huntsville ISD Aug 18 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 25
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Aug 12 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 31
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) Aug 13 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 6 Mar 15–19 37
Irving ISD Aug 11 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 31
Joshua ISD Aug 11 May 27 Nov 23–30 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 29
Jubilee Academies Aug 10 May 22 Nov 23–30 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 27
Katy ISD Aug 12 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–12 34
Keller ISD Aug 12 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 12–19 37
La Porte ISD Aug 13 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–12 33
Lamar CISD Aug 11 May 26 Nov 20–27 Dec 18 – Jan 6 Mar 8–12 33
Laredo ISD Aug 10 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 8 Mar 8–12 32
Leander ISD Aug 12 — Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 35
Lewisville ISD Aug 12 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 29
Liberty Hill ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 38
Los Fresnos CISD Aug 18 — Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 23
Lubbock ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 5 Mar 12–19 35
Lubbock-Cooper ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 30
Lufkin ISD Aug 12 May 19 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 8–12 32
Magnolia ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 35
Mansfield ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 6 Mar 15–19 31
McAllen ISD Aug 17 Jun 2 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 12 Mar 15–19 31
McKinney ISD — May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 29
Mercedes ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 6 Mar 15–19 26
Mesquite ISD Aug 11 — Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 35
Midland ISD Aug 18 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 8–12 22
Midlothian ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 20–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 12–19 36
Midway ISD Aug 12 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 8–12 31
New Caney ISD Aug 6 May 27 Nov 20–27 Dec 17 – Jan 5 Mar 26 – Apr 2 40
Northside ISD Aug 10 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–15 34
Northwest ISD Aug 12 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–22 34
Pasadena ISD Aug 13 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–12 32
Pearland ISD Aug 19 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 8–12 25
Pflugerville ISD Aug 12 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 32
Plano ISD Aug 11 May 21 Nov 25–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 32
Port Arthur ISD Aug 12 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–15 28
Princeton ISD Aug 12 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 26
Prosper ISD Aug 11 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 12–19 31
Richardson ISD Aug 12 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 30
San Angelo ISD Aug 13 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 28
San Antonio ISD Aug 12 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 5 Mar 8–12 36
San Benito CISD Aug 10 May 20 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 26
San Felipe-Del Rio CISD Aug 10 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 8–12 32
Seguin ISD Aug 19 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 8–12 32
Sharyland ISD Aug 26 May 26 Nov 23 – Dec 4 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 32
Socorro ISD Jul 27 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 — 40
South San Antonio ISD Aug 10 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 8–12 29
Southwest ISD Aug 24 Jun 4 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 8–12 32
Spring Branch ISD Aug 13 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 8–12 25
Spring ISD Aug 12 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 15–19 33
Temple ISD Aug 13 May 26 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 36
Texans Can Academies Aug 10 May 27 Nov 23–26 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 8–11 23
Texarkana ISD Aug 12 May 28 — Dec 21 – Jan 1 Apr 5–9 24
The Winston School Aug 19 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 18 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 30
Tomball ISD Aug 18 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 12–19 25
Trinity Charter School Aug 11 May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 8–12 24
Tyler ISD Aug 12 May 21 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 8–12 24
University of Texas University Charter School Aug 12 May 26 Nov 26–27 Dec 22 – Jan 5 Mar 15–19 25
Waco ISD Aug 6 May 28 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 8–12 27
Wichita Falls ISD Aug 13 May 19 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15–19 25
Wylie ISD — May 27 Nov 23–27 Dec 21 – Jan 1 Mar 15–19 27

Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.

Texas school calendar questions

When is fall break 2026 in Texas?
Most often Oct 9–13, 2026: about 27% of the Texas districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Wed, Oct 14. Other common dates are Oct 12–16 and Oct 9–16. For example: Dallas ISD, Oct 8–12; Fort Worth ISD, Oct 8–12; Northside ISD, Oct 9–13.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in Texas?
Most often Nov 23–27, 2026: about 91% of the Texas districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. Other common dates are Nov 20–27 and Nov 23–30. For example: Houston ISD, Nov 23–27; Dallas ISD, Nov 23–27; Fort Worth ISD, Nov 23–27.
When is winter break 2026 in Texas?
Most often Dec 21 – Jan 4: about 37% of the Texas districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Tue, Jan 5. Other common dates are Dec 21 – Jan 5 and Dec 21 – Jan 1. For example: Houston ISD, Dec 21 – Jan 4; Dallas ISD, Dec 21 – Jan 5; Fort Worth ISD, Dec 21 – Jan 4.
When is spring break 2027 in Texas?
Most often Mar 15–19, 2027: about 56% of the Texas districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 22. Other common dates are Mar 8–12 and Mar 12–19. For example: Houston ISD, Mar 8–12; Dallas ISD, Mar 15–19; Fort Worth ISD, Mar 15–19.
Do Texas schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 97% of the Texas districts we track close for the full week (Nov 23–27). The rest close for 2 or 3 days.
How long is winter break in Texas?
Usually 11 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 4, and most Texas students go back Tue, Jan 5.
When does school start in Texas?
Most often Aug 12, 2026 (about 42% of the Texas districts we track). Socorro ISD starts earliest, on Jul 27; Sharyland ISD starts latest, on Aug 26.
When is the last day of school in Texas?
Most often May 27, 2027 (about 36% of the Texas districts we track). Wichita Falls ISD and Brazosport ISD finish earliest, on May 19; Southwest ISD finishes latest, on Jun 4.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in Texas?
In most districts, no: about 69% of the Texas districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 15). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Texas schools have?
About 31 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's more than the 28 we see across all districts we track.

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