HISD Calendar 2026-27: Houston ISD Calendar
The next school break in Houston ISD is the Thanksgiving break: Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Houston ISD.
176,727 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day for Students | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Staff PD (no classes) | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Staff PD (no classes) | Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
| Staff PD (no classes) | Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21 – 31, 2026 | 11 |
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 |
| Staff PD (no classes) | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Staff PD (no classes) | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 8 – 12, 2027 | 5 |
| Recess (no classes) | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Staff PD (no classes) | Apr 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Last day for students | May 28, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Houston ISD). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Houston ISD this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Houston ISD have 3 breaks, adding up to 21 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Houston ISD have in 2026-2027?
21 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Houston ISD?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.