Galveston ISD Calendar 2026-27

Galveston ISD, the public school district in Galveston, Texas, starts the 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 10, 2026. The last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027. Spring break is Mar 8–12, 2027.

First dayMon Aug 10, 2026
Last dayThu May 27, 2027
ThanksgivingNov 23–27, 2026
Winter breakDec 18, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
Spring breakMar 8–12, 2027
Instruction days172

Next day off: Thanksgiving Break, Nov 23–27, 2026

Holidays and days off, 2026-27

DatesHoliday / breakSchool days off
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day1
Sep 25, 2026Parent Teacher Conference Day1
Oct 12, 2026Holiday (Columbus Day)1
Nov 6, 2026Work Day / Teacher Prep1
Nov 23–27, 2026Thanksgiving Break5
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027Winter Break16
Jan 11, 2027Staff Development / Work Day1
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day1
Feb 12, 2027Teacher/Parent Conference Day1
Feb 15, 2027Presidents Day1
Mar 8–12, 2027Spring Break5
Mar 26–29, 2027Holiday (unlabeled teal days)2
May 3, 2027Holiday (unlabeled teal day)1

Compared with nearby districts

DistrictFirst dayLast daySpring break
Galveston ISDAug 10May 27Mar 8–12, 2027
La Porte ISDAug 13May 27Mar 8–12, 2027
Harmony Public Schools - Houston WestAug 12May 27Mar 8–12, 2027
School of Science and Technology Discovery – South HoustonAug 12May 26Mar 8–12, 2027
Friendswood ISDAug 18May 27Mar 8–12, 2027

Same week off in March as Galveston ISD: La Porte ISD, Harmony Public Schools - Houston West, School of Science and Technology Discovery – South Houston, Friendswood ISD.

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Official calendar: Galveston ISD 2026-2027 calendar · Revision 2/20/26. Last checked November 8, 2026. District website: gisd.org.

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