Houston ISD Calendar 2026-27
Also known as HISD.
Houston ISD, the public school district in Houston, Texas, starts the 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 10, 2026. The last day for students is Friday, May 28, 2027. Spring break is Mar 8–12, 2027.
Next day off: Thanksgiving Break (Recess, incl. Thanksgiving Day 26 Nov), Nov 23–27, 2026
Holidays and days off, 2026-27
| Dates | Holiday / break | School days off |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day | 1 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Staff PD Day (no classes) | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Staff PD Day (no classes) | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Staff PD Day (no classes) | 1 |
| Nov 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Recess, incl. Thanksgiving Day 26 Nov) | 5 |
| Dec 21–31, 2026 | Winter Break (Recess) | 9 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | 1 |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Staff PD Day (no classes) | 1 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day | 1 |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Staff PD Day (no classes) | 1 |
| Mar 8–12, 2027 | Spring Break (Recess) | 5 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Recess (no classes) | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Staff PD Day (no classes) | 1 |
Compared with nearby districts
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ISD | Aug 10 | May 28 | Mar 8–12, 2027 |
| Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | Aug 12 | May 27 | Mar 15–19, 2027 |
| Katy ISD | Aug 12 | May 26 | Mar 8–12, 2027 |
Same week off in March as Houston ISD: Katy ISD.
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Official calendar: Houston ISD 2026-2027 calendar · Updated 4/6/2026. Last checked November 8, 2026. District website: houstonisd.org.
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