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Houston ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Harris County · Houston area (Region 4)

  • First day of schoolAugust 10, 2026
  • Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
  • Thanksgiving breakNovember 26, 2026
  • MLK Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027
  • Memorial DayMay 31, 2027
  • Last day of schoolMay 28, 2027

Last updated September 18, 2026

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    Official Calendar

    Source: Houston Independent School District (houstonisd.org) ↗
    First day: Monday, August 10, 2026

    Calendar Dates

    • Last day for studentsJun 4, 2026School Closes
    • Staff PD Day (no classes)Jun 5, 2026Teacher Day
    • 5th Quarter Staff PDJun 9, 2026Teacher Day
    • 5th QuarterJun 10 — Jun 30Event
    • JuneteenthJun 19, 2026Event
    • 5th QuarterJul 1 — Jul 17Event
    • Recess (no classes)Jul 2, 2026No School
    • Independence Day observedJul 3, 2026Event
    • School Leaders’ Induction and PreparationJul 20 — Jul 29Event
    • All Staff Induction and PreparationJul 30 — Jul 31Event
    • All Staff Induction and PreparationAug 3 — Aug 7Event
    • First Day of SchoolAug 10, 2026School Opens
    • Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
    • Staff PD Day (no classes)Sep 21, 2026Teacher Day
    • Staff PD Day (no classes)Oct 9, 2026Teacher Day
    • Recess (no classes)Nov 23 — Nov 27No School
    • Thanksgiving DayNov 26, 2026No School
    • Recess (no classes)Dec 21 — Dec 31No School
    • New Year’s DayJan 1, 2027No School
    • Staff PD Day (no classes)Jan 4, 2027Teacher Day
    • MLK Jr. DayJan 18, 2027No School
    • Staff PD Day (no classes)Feb 15, 2027Teacher Day
    • Recess (no classes)Mar 8 — Mar 12No School
    • Staff PD Day (no classes)Mar 26, 2027Teacher Day
    • Chavez-Huerta Day observedMar 29, 2027Event
    • Staff PD Day (no classes)Apr 16, 2027Teacher Day
    • Last day for studentsMay 28, 2027School Closes
    • Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
    • Staff PD Day (no classes)Jun 1, 2027Teacher Day
    • 5th Quarter Staff PD DayJun 7, 2027Teacher Day
    • 5th QuarterJun 8 — Jun 30Event
    • JuneteenthJun 18, 2027Event
    • 5th QuarterJul 1 — Jul 15Event
    • Recess (no classes)Jul 2, 2027No School
    • Independence Day observedJul 5, 2027Event
    • 5th Quarter Staff PD DayJul 16, 2027Teacher Day

    Frequently asked questions

    When is the first day of school for Houston ISD in 2026-2027?

    The first day of school for Houston ISD is Monday, August 10, 2026.

    When is the last day of school for Houston ISD in 2026-2027?

    The last day of school for Houston ISD is Friday, May 28, 2027.

    When is Thanksgiving break for Houston ISD?

    Houston ISD observes Thanksgiving on November 26, 2026.

    Does Houston ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

    No. Houston ISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.

    Does Houston ISD have school on Labor Day?

    No. Houston ISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

    Does Houston ISD have school on Memorial Day?

    No. Houston ISD is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.

    When is spring break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    Spring Break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 8 through March 12, 2027.

    When is Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.

    When is Chavez-Huerta Day observed in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    Chavez-Huerta Day is observed on March 29, 2027 in Houston Independent School District during the 2026-2027 school year.

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    Schools in Houston ISD

    These Houston ISD campuses follow the 2026-2027 calendar above.

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    Emerson Elementary Grades EE-05 · 993 students Yates High School Grades 09-12 · 781 students Henderson J Elementary Grades EE-05 · 539 students Durham Elementary Grades EE-05 · 570 students South Early College High School Grades 09-12 · 416 students Reagan K-8 Educational Center Grades EE-08 · 765 students Dogan Elementary Grades EE-05 · 466 students Atherton Elementary Grades EE-05 · 475 students Mcreynolds Middle Grades 06-08 · 345 students Moreno Elementary Grades EE-05 · 692 students Alcott Elementary Grades EE-05 · 228 students Northside High School Grades 09-12 · 1,141 students

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