Wayside Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Travis County · Austin area (Region 13)

First day of schoolAugust 5, 2026
Labor DaySeptember 7, 2026
Fall breakOctober 5–9, 2026
Thanksgiving breakNovember 20–27, 2026
Winter breakDecember 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
MLK Jr. DayJanuary 18, 2027
Spring breakMarch 15–19, 2027
Last day of schoolMay 26, 2027

Last updated September 18, 2026

Interactive calendar

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

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Wayside Schools Calendar for the Year 26-27

Wayside Schools Calendar for the Year 26-27 — key dates

https://www.waysideschools.org — Source: Wayside Schools (waysideschools.org) ↗

First day: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Calendar Dates

Primary Teacher BootcampJul 16 — Jul 22Teacher Day
New Staff OrientationJul 23 — Jul 24Event
Professional DevelopmentJul 27 — Aug 4Teacher Day
First Day of SchoolAug 5, 2026School Opens
Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
Professional DevelopmentSep 21, 2026Teacher Day
Fall BreakOct 5 — Oct 9No School
Professional DevelopmentOct 12, 2026Teacher Day
Parent Conferences (No School)Nov 2, 2026No School
Thanksgiving BreakNov 20 — Nov 27No School
Professional DevelopmentDec 18, 2026Teacher Day
Winter BreakDec 21 — Jan 1No School
Professional DevelopmentJan 4, 2027Teacher Day
MLK DayJan 18, 2027No School
Presidents DayFeb 15, 2027No School
Parent Conferences (after release)Feb 19, 2027Event
Professional DevelopmentMar 12, 2027Teacher Day
Spring BreakMar 15 — Mar 19No School
Spring HolidayMar 26 — Mar 29No School
Post-STAAR HolidayApr 30, 2027No School
Last Day of SchoolMay 26, 2027School Closes
Staff PD & GraduationMay 27, 2027Teacher Day

Frequently asked questions

When is the first day of school for Wayside Schools in 2026-2027?

The first day of school for Wayside Schools is Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Wayside Schools in 2026-2027?

The last day of school for Wayside Schools is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break for Wayside Schools?

Wayside Schools has Thanksgiving break from November 20 through 27, 2026.

When is winter break for Wayside Schools?

Wayside Schools's winter break runs from December 21 through January 1.

When is spring break for Wayside Schools in 2026-2027?

Wayside Schools's spring break is March 15 through 19, 2027.

When is fall break for Wayside Schools?

Wayside Schools has a fall break from October 5 through 9, 2026.

Does Wayside Schools have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

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

Does Wayside Schools have school on Labor Day?

No. Wayside Schools is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

When is the post-STAAR holiday in Wayside Schools, Inc for 2026-2027?

The post-STAAR holiday is April 30, 2027.