Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Houston Independent School District. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Houston Independent School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 190,000 students across 270 schools in Houston Area, Texas. Classes begin August 10, 2026 and end May 28, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Houston Independent School District before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Houston Independent School District (ISD).
Common Questions
Houston Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
Spring Break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Thanksgiving break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day falls on November 26, 2026.
The last day of school for students in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 28, 2027.
Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on September 7, 2026.
MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on January 18, 2027.
Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on May 31, 2027.
Chavez-Huerta Day is observed on March 29, 2027 in Houston Independent School District during the 2026-2027 school year.
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