Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Hempstead ISD. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Hempstead ISD's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 2,000 students across 4 schools in Southeast Texas, Texas. The school year starts August 24, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Hempstead ISD School before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Hempstead ISD.
Common Questions
Hempstead ISD Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Hempstead ISD for the 2026-2027 school year is August 24, 2026.
Spring break is scheduled from March 8 to March 12, 2027.
Christmas break falls during the winter break from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Winter break is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 21, 2027, which is also an early release day and graduation day.
The second semester ends on May 21, 2027.
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026, with an early release day.
The third quarter ends on March 5, 2027.
Yes, there are several student holidays including October 2, 2026, February 15, 2027, and multiple staff development days throughout the year.
Staff development days are scheduled on August 12-21, 2026, October 19-20, 2026, January 4, 2027, March 15-16, 2027, and May 24, 2027.
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