IDEA Public Schools – Greater Houston Calendar 2026-27
IDEA Public Schools – Greater Houston, the public school, starts the 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 10, 2026. The last day for students is Friday, May 21, 2027. Spring break is Mar 5–12, 2027.
Next day off: IDEA Holiday (Thanksgiving Break), Nov 23–27, 2026
Holidays and days off, 2026-27
| Dates | Holiday / break | School days off |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | IDEA Holiday | 1 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Professional Development | 1 |
| Oct 9–12, 2026 | IDEA Holiday | 2 |
| Nov 23–27, 2026 | IDEA Holiday (Thanksgiving Break) | 5 |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | IDEA Holiday (Winter Break) | 10 |
| Jan 4–5, 2027 | Professional Development | 2 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | IDEA Holiday | 1 |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Professional Development | 1 |
| Feb 15, 2027 | IDEA Holiday | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Professional Development | 1 |
| Mar 8–12, 2027 | IDEA Holiday (Spring Break) | 5 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | IDEA Holiday | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2027 | IDEA Holiday | 1 |
Compared with nearby districts
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Public Schools – Greater Houston | Aug 10 | May 21 | Mar 5–12, 2027 |
| Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | Aug 12 | May 27 | Mar 15–19, 2027 |
| Katy ISD | Aug 12 | May 26 | Mar 8–12, 2027 |
| Fort Bend ISD | Aug 11 | May 26 | Mar 5–12, 2027 |
| Conroe ISD | Aug 12 | May 27 | Mar 15–19, 2027 |
Same week off in March as Greater Houston: Fort Bend ISD.
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Official calendar: IDEA Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar · Date issued/updated: March 31, 2026. Last checked November 8, 2026. District website: ideapublicschools.org.
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