Northwest ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Denton County · Fort Worth area (Region 11)

Thanksgiving breakNovember 26–28, 2026
Winter breakDecember 19, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Spring breakMarch 16–20, 2027

Last updated September 18, 2026

Interactive calendar

Browse the key dates month by month — colored markers show each event.

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Northwest ISD Calendar for the Year 26-27

Northwest ISD Calendar for the Year 26-27 — key dates

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Calendar Dates

First Day of SchoolAug 13, 2025School Opens
Labor Day/Student/Staff HolidaySep 1, 2025No School
Early Release/Last day of 1st QuarterOct 10, 2025School Closes
Student Holiday/Teacher FlexOct 13, 2025No School
Student/Staff HolidayNov 3, 2025No School
Teacher Professional Learning/Student HolidayNov 4, 2025No School
Student Holiday/Teacher FlexNov 24 — Nov 25No School
Thanksgiving BreakNov 26 — Nov 28No School
Early Release/Last Day of 2nd QuarterDec 18, 2025School Closes
Winter BreakDec 19 — Dec 31No School
Winter BreakJan 1 — Jan 2No School
Teacher Professional Learning/Student HolidayJan 5 — Jan 6No School
Student/Staff HolidayJan 19, 2026No School
Student/Staff HolidayFeb 16, 2026No School
Early Release/ Last Day of 3rd QuarterMar 13, 2026School Closes
Spring BreakMar 16 — Mar 20No School
Teacher Professional Learning/Student HolidayMar 23 — Mar 24No School
Student Holiday/Teacher FlexApr 3, 2026No School
Last Day of School/Early ReleaseMay 22, 2026School Closes
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026No School

Frequently asked questions

When is Thanksgiving break for Northwest ISD?

Northwest ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 26 through 28, 2026.

When is winter break for Northwest ISD?

Northwest ISD's winter break runs from December 19 through January 2.

When is spring break for Northwest ISD in 2026-2027?

Northwest ISD's spring break is March 16 through 20, 2027.

When is the first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year?

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

When is the last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year?

The last day of school is Friday, May 22, 2026, which is an Early Release day.

When are the Early Release days?

Early Release days are on October 10, 2025, December 18, 2025, March 13, 2026, and May 22, 2026.

Are there any holidays for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a student and staff holiday on January 19, 2026.

When is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026.

When are STAAR testing dates?

STAAR testing dates are December 2-12, 2025, April 7-30, 2026, and May 1, 2026.