Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Hays CISD. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Hays CISD's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 24,000 students across 30 schools in Central Texas, Texas. Classes begin August 13, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Hays CISD School before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Hays CISD.
Common Questions
Hays CISD Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026.
Spring Break in Hays CISD for 2026-2027 is from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break for Hays CISD 2026-2027 runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break in Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year includes December 21-31, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027 is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.
Yes. Early release days include December 15-16, 2026 (High School Only Finals), December 17, 2026 (Early Release 6th-12th), May 25-26, 2027 (High School Only Finals), and May 27, 2027 (Early Release 6th-12th).
The third 9-week grading period (second semester) begins on January 6, 2027.
Yes. Several staff workdays/student holidays occur throughout the year, including August 6-7, 2026; September 21, 2026; October 9 and October 30, 2026; January 4-5, 2027; March 29, 2027; and April 30, 2027.
Explore More
Other Texas school district calendars — recently added or updated.