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Houston ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Harris County · Houston area (Region 4)

First day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026

The Houston ISD academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year starts on Monday, August 10, 2026 and ends on Friday, May 28, 2027. Through the fall, families can plan around Labor Day on September 7 and Thanksgiving on November 26. In the second semester, the calendar includes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 18 and Memorial Day on May 31.

Last updated August 4, 2026

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    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 the first day of school in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    The first day of school in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.

    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 winter break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    Winter break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

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

    Thanksgiving break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26, 2026.

    When is the last day of school in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    The last day of school for students in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 28, 2027.

    When is Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on September 7, 2026.

    When is MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on January 18, 2027.

    When is Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?

    Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on May 31, 2027.

    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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