Riesel ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Mclennan County · Waco area (Region 12)

  • First day of schoolAugust 19, 2026
  • Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
  • Fall breakOctober 12–13, 2026
  • Thanksgiving breakNovember 23–27, 2026
  • Winter breakDecember 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027
  • MLK Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027
  • Spring breakMarch 8–15, 2027
  • Last day of schoolMay 26, 2027

Last updated September 18, 2026

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

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    Official Calendar

    Source: Riesel ISD (rieselisd.org) ↗
    First day: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

    Calendar Dates

    • District ClosedJul 1 — Jul 3No School
    • Staff Flex DaysAug 4 — Aug 5Teacher Day
    • New Staff OrientationAug 5, 2026Teacher Day
    • Staff DevelopmentAug 6 — Aug 18Teacher Day
    • Begin the First 9 Week PeriodAug 19, 2026Event
    • First Day of SchoolAug 19, 2026School Opens
    • Labor Day HolidaySep 7, 2026No School
    • End of First 9 Week PeriodOct 8, 2026Event
    • Teacher Workday/Student HolidayOct 9, 2026No School
    • Fall BreakOct 12 — Oct 13No School
    • Begin the Second 9 Week PeriodOct 14, 2026Event
    • Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 — Nov 27No School
    • STAAR Testing StartsDec 8, 2026Event
    • STAAR Testing EndsDec 10, 2026Event
    • Early ReleaseDec 18, 2026Early Release
    • End of 2nd 9 Weeks PeriodDec 18, 2026Event
    • Christmas BreakDec 21 — Dec 31No School
    • Christmas Break (Continued)Jan 1, 2027No School
    • Teacher Workday/Student HolidayJan 4, 2027No School
    • Begin Third 9 Week PeriodJan 5, 2027Event
    • MLK Day HolidayJan 18, 2027No School
    • Staff/Student HolidayFeb 15, 2027No School
    • Teacher Workday/Student HolidayFeb 16, 2027No School
    • Early ReleaseMar 5, 2027Early Release
    • End of Third 9 Week PeriodMar 5, 2027Event
    • Spring BreakMar 8 — Mar 12No School
    • Teacher Workday/Student HolidayMar 15, 2027No School
    • Begin the Fourth 9 Week PeriodMar 16, 2027Event
    • Good Friday HolidayMar 26, 2027No School
    • Staff/Student HolidayApr 30, 2027No School
    • Teacher Workday/Student HolidayMay 10, 2027No School
    • Early ReleaseMay 26, 2027Early Release
    • Last Day of School / End of 4th 9 WeeksMay 26, 2027School Closes
    • Teacher Workday/Student HolidayMay 27 — May 28No School

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The first day of school for Riesel ISD is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

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

    The last day of school for Riesel ISD is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

    When is Thanksgiving break for Riesel ISD?

    Riesel ISD has Thanksgiving break from November 23 through 27, 2026.

    When is winter break for Riesel ISD?

    Riesel ISD's winter break runs from December 21 through January 4.

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

    Riesel ISD's spring break is March 8 through 15, 2027.

    When is fall break for Riesel ISD?

    Riesel ISD has a fall break from October 12 through 13, 2026.

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

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

    Does Riesel ISD have school on Labor Day?

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