Texas school calendar 2026–2027

Texas at a glance

First day of school Aug 10, 2026 Houston ISD

Last day of school May 28, 2027 Houston ISD

Spring break (earliest) Mar 8 – 12, 2027 Houston ISD

Districts tracked 3 with an official calendar

How the 2026–2027 year differs across Texas

School dates in Texas are not set at state level. Among the districts we track, Houston ISD goes back first, on August 10, 2026, while Austin ISD starts on August 18, 2026 — a gap of 8 days.

Spring break is just as uneven: it runs March 8 – 12, 2027 in Houston ISD and March 15 – 19, 2027 in Austin ISD. Always check your own district’s calendar rather than a state-wide one before booking travel.

Where Texas sits among the states we cover

Across the 11 districts we track nationwide, the first day ranges from August 10, 2026 at San Diego Unified to September 10, 2026 at New York City. The last day ranges from May 26, 2027 at San Diego Unified to June 28, 2027 at New York City.

In Texas, the earliest first day among the districts we track is August 10, 2026 at Houston ISD, and the latest last day is May 28, 2027 at Houston ISD. A date that is early in one state can be late in another, which is why a national “back to school” date does not exist.

Districts we track: 2026–2027 dates

District	First day	Winter break	Spring break	Last day
Houston ISD Largest district in Texas · Verified Nov 2, 2026	Aug 10, 2026	Dec 21 – 31, 2026	Mar 8 – 12, 2027	May 28, 2027
Dallas ISD Second-largest district in Texas · Verified Nov 3, 2026	Aug 11, 2026	Dec 21 – Jan 4, 2027	Mar 15 – 19, 2027	May 26, 2027
Austin ISD State capital district · Verified Nov 3, 2026	Aug 18, 2026	Dec 21 – Jan 4, 2027	Mar 15 – 19, 2027	May 27, 2027

Every date comes from the district’s official calendar. Open a district for the source link, the full event list and the ICS download.

How schools are organised in Texas

Texas runs one of the most decentralised school systems in the country. Districts set their own calendars inside state rules, so the first day, spring break and the last day vary from one city to the next — Houston, Dallas and Austin rarely line up.

Federal holidays

Full calendar

Date	Holiday
January 1, 2026	New Year’s Day
January 19, 2026	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16, 2026	Washington’s Birthday
May 25, 2026	Memorial Day
June 19, 2026	Juneteenth
July 3, 2026	Independence Day (observed)
September 7, 2026	Labor Day
October 12, 2026	Columbus Day
November 11, 2026	Veterans Day
November 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2026	Christmas Day

These holidays are federal. Schools in the state follow their own calendars: a federal holiday can be a school day.

Federal holidays vs Texas school closures

All federal holidays

Only federal holidays that fall between the first and last day of school are compared. A district can also close on days that are not federal holidays.

Houston ISD 6 of 8 federal holidays listed as closures

Not listed as closures: Columbus Day — Oct 12, 2026, Veterans Day — Nov 11, 2026.

Dallas ISD 7 of 8 federal holidays listed as closures

Not listed as closures: Veterans Day — Nov 11, 2026.

Austin ISD 7 of 8 federal holidays listed as closures

Not listed as closures: Veterans Day — Nov 11, 2026.

Exams

The SAT and ACT run on national dates, not state ones. See the full SAT and ACT 2026–2027 calendar for every session, registration deadline and score release.

Frequently asked questions

When does school start in Texas in 2026?

There is no single statewide start date. Among the districts we track, classes begin with Houston ISD on August 10, 2026, Dallas ISD on August 11, 2026 and Austin ISD on August 18, 2026.

When is spring break in Texas?

Spring break is set district by district, so it is not one week across the whole state. The districts we track break as follows: Houston ISD March 8 – 12, 2027, Dallas ISD March 15 – 19, 2027 and Austin ISD March 15 – 19, 2027.

When is the last day of school in Texas?

Among the districts we track, the school year ends with Houston ISD on May 28, 2027, Dallas ISD on May 26, 2027 and Austin ISD on May 27, 2027.

Do schools in Texas close on federal holidays?

Not automatically. Federal holidays close government offices and banks, but each district decides whether to take the day off. This page lists the federal holidays and the district calendars separately so you can see where they line up.

Which Texas districts does this site track?

We publish verified calendars for Houston ISD, Dallas ISD and Austin ISD. Every date comes from the district’s official calendar, shown with its source link and the date it was last checked.

Where do the Texas dates come from?

They come from each district’s official calendar page. We copy the dates, keep the source and show the verification date. Nothing is estimated: a district whose calendar has not been checked shows no dates.