- First day of schoolAugust 11, 2026
- Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
- Thanksgiving breakNovember 23–27, 2026
- Winter breakDecember 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
- MLK Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027
- Spring breakMarch 8–12, 2027
- Memorial DayMay 31, 2027
Last updated September 18, 2026
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🎒 First day: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Calendar Dates
- Staff Development DayAug 10, 2026Teacher Day
- 1st 9 Weeks BeginAug 11, 2026Grading
- First Day of SchoolAug 11, 2026School Opens
- Labor Day - No SchoolSep 7, 2026No School
- Colorado County Fair - No SchoolSep 11, 2026No School
- No SchoolSep 25, 2026No School
- 1st 9 Weeks EndOct 8, 2026Grading
- No SchoolOct 9, 2026No School
- 2nd 9 Weeks BeginOct 12, 2026Grading
- No SchoolOct 23, 2026No School
- No SchoolNov 6, 2026No School
- No SchoolNov 13, 2026No School
- Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolNov 23 — Nov 27No School
- No SchoolDec 4, 2026No School
- No SchoolDec 11, 2026No School
- 2nd 9 Weeks EndDec 18, 2026Grading
- Winter Break - No SchoolDec 21 — Dec 25No School
- Winter Break - No SchoolDec 28 — Jan 1No School
- Staff Development DayJan 4, 2027Teacher Day
- 3rd 9 Weeks BeginJan 5, 2027Grading
- No SchoolJan 15, 2027No School
- MLK Day - No SchoolJan 18, 2027No School
- No SchoolJan 29, 2027No School
- No SchoolFeb 5, 2027No School
- No SchoolFeb 12, 2027No School
- President's Day - No SchoolFeb 15, 2027No School
- No SchoolFeb 26, 2027No School
- No SchoolMar 5, 2027No School
- Spring Break - No SchoolMar 8 — Mar 12No School
- 3rd 9 Weeks EndMar 18, 2027Grading
- No SchoolMar 19, 2027No School
- 4th 9 Weeks BeginMar 22, 2027Grading
- Good Friday - No SchoolMar 26, 2027No School
- 6th Grade Reading STAARApr 13, 2027Event
- 7th/8th Grade Reading STAARApr 14, 2027Event
- 8th Grade Science STAARApr 20, 2027Event
- 8th Grade Social Studies STAARApr 21, 2027Event
- 6th Grade Math STAARApr 27, 2027Event
- 7th/8th Grade Math STAARApr 28, 2027Event
- No SchoolMay 7, 2027No School
- No SchoolMay 14, 2027No School
- No SchoolMay 21, 2027No School
- Graduation / 4th 9 Weeks EndsMay 27, 2027Event
- Staff Development DayMay 28, 2027Teacher Day
- Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
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Frequently asked questions
When is the first day of school for Rice CISD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Rice CISD is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Rice CISD?
Rice CISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.
When is winter break for Rice CISD?
Rice CISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 1.
When is spring break for Rice CISD in 2026-2027?
Rice CISD's spring break is March 8 through 12, 2027.
Does Rice CISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. Rice CISD is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Does Rice CISD have school on Labor Day?
No. Rice CISD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Does Rice CISD have school on Memorial Day?
No. Rice CISD is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2027.
