Houston ISD calendar, 26–27
School year: 42 weeks · For students: 29 days off · December break: 12 days · Longest stretch: 30 school days
Worth knowing
· HISD observes Chavez-Huerta Day on Mar 29.
· Spring break (Mar 8-12) falls a week earlier than most Houston-area districts.
· A "5th Quarter" summer term for select students runs Jun 8 to Jul 15.
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Checked against the official district calendar Friday, July 3, 2026 · If the district changes a date, the synced calendar updates itself.
Houston ISD calendar, 26–27
The 2026-2027 school year runs from Monday, August 10, 2026 through Friday, May 28, 2027. Every break, holiday, and early-release day below, checked against the district's official calendar.
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What we include: every day off for students, plus districtwide schedule changes like early-release days. Grading periods and staff-only dates are left out so your calendar stays clean. Sourced from the official Houston ISD calendar. Always confirm last-minute changes with the district.
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The year, by the numbers
School year
42 weeks
The 2026-2027 year runs Monday, August 10, 2026 through Friday, May 28, 2027, about 42 weeks.
For students
29 days off
Students get 29 full weekdays off during the year (breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays).
December break
12 days
The December closure runs Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 (12 days). Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Longest stretch
30 school days
The longest run without a full day off is 30 school days, Oct 12 to Nov 20, 2026.
Worth knowing
- HISD observes Chavez-Huerta Day on Mar 29.
- Spring break (Mar 8-12) falls a week earlier than most Houston-area districts.
- A "5th Quarter" summer term for select students runs Jun 8 to Jul 15.
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Quick answers
When does HISD start school in 2026?
Houston ISD starts the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, August 10, 2026.
When is HISD spring break in 2027?
Spring break for Houston ISD is Mar 8 to Mar 12, 2027.
When is HISD winter break?
Winter break for Houston ISD is Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
When does HISD get out for summer 2027?
The last day of school for Houston ISD is Friday, May 28, 2027.
How long is winter break for HISD?
Houston ISD's December break is 12 days, Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off do HISD students get in 2026-2027?
Between the first and last day of school, Houston ISD students get 29 full weekdays off across breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays.
When are HISD teacher workdays (no school for students) in 2026-2027?
Houston ISD has 6 teacher workdays when students are off in 2026-2027: Sep 21, 2026, Oct 9, 2026, Jan 4, 2027, Feb 15, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, and Apr 16, 2027.
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