Simple Schedule
Texas School Calendars 2027-2028
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Texas school districts, plus first and last days.
Fall break
Fri – Tue
Oct 8–12
2027 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Mon – Fri
Nov 22–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Mon
Dec 20 – Jan 3
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 13–17
2028 · most common dates
Holidays and Texas schools
Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Texas districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 | Federal holiday | 94% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 | Federal holiday | 81% |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 19% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 26 | State holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Eve (observed) | Thu, Dec 23 | State holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 24 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Christmas (observed) | Mon, Dec 27 | State holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 31 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 21 | Federal holiday | 75% |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 | Federal holiday | 50% |
Texas school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alief ISD | Aug 11 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 13–20 | 31 |
| Brazosport ISD | Aug 11 | May 17 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 17 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–17 | 35 |
| Clint ISD | Jul 26 | May 31 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 6–17 | 43 |
| Comal ISD | Aug 24 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 6–10 | 30 |
| Forney ISD | Aug 11 | May 18 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 17–31 | Mar 6–10 | 30 |
| Garland ISD | Aug 9 | May 24 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 13–17 | 33 |
| Grand Prairie ISD | Aug 10 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 10–17 | 32 |
| Hays CISD | Aug 12 | May 24 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 17 – Jan 5 | Mar 13–17 | 32 |
| Katy ISD | Aug 11 | May 24 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20–31 | Mar 10–17 | 33 |
| Manor ISD | Aug 11 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–17 | 34 |
| Northside ISD | Aug 9 | May 24 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 6–13 | 34 |
| Northwest ISD | Aug 18 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–21 | 33 |
| Princeton ISD | Aug 11 | May 18 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 13–17 | 27 |
| Texarkana ISD | Aug 11 | May 29 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20–31 | Apr 3–7 | 27 |
| Tomball ISD | Aug 17 | May 25 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20–31 | Mar 13–17 | 24 |
| Waco ISD | Aug 11 | May 26 | Nov 22–29 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 6–10 | 34 |
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 2027 in Texas?
Most often Oct 8–12, 2027: about 30% of the Texas districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Wed, Oct 13. Other common dates are Oct 11–15. For example: Northside ISD, Oct 8–12; Garland ISD, Oct 11–18; Katy ISD, Oct 8–12.
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Texas?
Most often Nov 22–26, 2027: about 94% of the Texas districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. For example: Northside ISD, Nov 22–26; Garland ISD, Nov 22–26; Katy ISD, Nov 22–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Texas?
Most often Dec 20 – Jan 3: about 31% of the Texas districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Tue, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 20 – Jan 4 and Dec 20–31. For example: Northside ISD, Dec 20 – Jan 3; Garland ISD, Dec 20 – Jan 3; Katy ISD, Dec 20–31.
When is spring break 2028 in Texas?
Most often Mar 13–17, 2028: about 38% of the Texas districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 20. Other common dates are Mar 6–10 and Mar 10–17. For example: Northside ISD, Mar 6–13; Garland ISD, Mar 13–17; Katy ISD, Mar 10–17.
Do Texas schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 100% of the Texas districts we track close for the full week (Nov 22–26). 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 20 – Jan 3, and most Texas students go back Tue, Jan 4.
When does school start in Texas?
Most often Aug 11, 2027 (about 50% of the Texas districts we track). Clint ISD starts earliest, on Jul 26; Comal ISD starts latest, on Aug 24.
When is the last day of school in Texas?
Most often May 25, 2028 (about 38% of the Texas districts we track). Brazosport ISD finishes earliest, on May 17; Clint ISD finishes latest, on May 31.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in Texas?
In most districts, no: about 75% of the Texas districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 21). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Memorial Day in Texas?
In most districts, no: about 50% of the Texas districts we track have no school on Memorial Day (Mon, May 29). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Texas schools have?
About 32 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 29 we see across all districts we track.
Other states and provinces
Never miss a day off, and a whole lot more
Simple Schedule keeps every school date, activity, and reminder in one calm, organized place.
Get Early Access