School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Houston ISD
School starts August 10, 2026; Thanksgiving recess runs November 23–27; winter break runs December 21–31; spring break runs March 8–12, 2027; the last day is May 28, 2027.
Verified Nov 2, 2026 Source: Houston Independent School District
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools closed | School |
| September 21, 2026 | Staff development day — no classes | School |
| October 9, 2026 | Staff development day — no classes | School |
| November 6, 2026 | Staff development day — no classes | School |
| November 23 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess — schools closed | Break |
| December 21 – 31, 2026 | Winter break — schools closed | Break |
| January 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day — schools closed | School |
| January 4, 2027 | Staff development day — no classes | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — closed | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Staff development day — no classes | School |
| March 8 – 12, 2027 | Spring Recess — schools closed | Break |
| March 26, 2027 | Recess — schools closed | School |
| April 16, 2027 | Staff development day — no classes | School |
| May 28, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools closed | 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 Houston ISD?
Classes start on August 10, 2026.
When is winter break in Houston ISD?
Winter break runs December 21–31, 2026.
When is spring break in Houston ISD?
Spring break runs March 8–12, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Houston ISD?
The last day is May 28, 2027.
Does Houston ISD close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 23–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Houston Independent School District, checked on November 2, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.