School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Fort Worth ISD
School starts August 10, 2026; Thanksgiving runs November 23–27; winter break runs December 21 to January 1; spring break runs March 15–19, 2027; the last day is May 21, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Independent School District
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — no school | School |
| September 21, 2026 | Staff day — no school for students | School |
| October 8, 2026 | Staff day — no school for students | School |
| October 9, 2026 | Fall Break — no school | Break |
| October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day — no school | School |
| November 23 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break — no school | Break |
| December 18, 2026 | End of fall semester | School |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break — no school | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Staff day — no school for students | School |
| January 5, 2027 | Spring semester begins | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no school | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Staff day — no school for students | School |
| March 15 – 19, 2027 | Spring Break — no school | Break |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday — no school | School |
| March 29, 2027 | Staff day — no school for students | School |
| May 21, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — no school | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Fort Worth ISD?
Classes start on August 10, 2026.
When is winter break in Fort Worth ISD?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Fort Worth ISD?
Spring break runs March 15–19, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Fort Worth ISD?
The last day is May 21, 2027.
Does Fort Worth ISD close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 23–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Fort Worth Independent School District, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.