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Hays CISD TX Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Texas
  • 11 teacher days

The Hays CISD 2026–27 school year runs from August 13, 2026 to May 27, 2027. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 13, 2026 First Day of School / First 9-Weeks Grading Period Begins
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Hays CISD 2026-27 calendar

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Hays CISD school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 6-7, 2026 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday
  • August 13, 2026 — First Day of School / First 9-Weeks Grading Period Begins

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • September 18, 2026 — 6-Week UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
  • September 21, 2026 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday

October 2026

  • October 8, 2026 — Grading Period / UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
  • October 9, 2026 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday
  • October 12, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • October 13, 2026 — Second 9-Week Grading Period Begins
  • October 30, 2026 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday

November 2026

  • November 2, 2026 — Staff Exchange Day
  • November 3, 2026 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday
  • November 23-27, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday

December 2026

  • December 15-16, 2026 — Early Release High School Only / Finals
  • December 17, 2026 — Early Release 6th-12th / Grading Period / UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
  • December 18, 2026 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday
  • December 21-31, 2026 — Student/Staff Holiday

January 2027

  • January 1, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • January 4-5, 2027 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday
  • January 6, 2027 — Third 9-Week Grading Period Begins
  • January 18, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday

February 2027

  • February 12, 2027 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday
  • February 12, 2027 — Weather Make Up Day (if needed)
  • February 15, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday

March 2027

  • March 12, 2027 — Grading Period / UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
  • March 15-19, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • March 22, 2027 — Fourth 9-Week Grading Period Begins
  • March 26, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • March 29, 2027 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday

April 2027

  • April 30, 2027 — Staff Workday/Student Holiday
  • April 30, 2027 — Weather Make Up Day (if needed)

May 2027

  • May 3, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday
  • May 25-26, 2027 — Early Release High School Only / Finals
  • May 27, 2027 — Early Release 6th-12th / Grading Period / UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
  • May 27, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 28, 2027 — Staff Work Day

June 2027

  • June 1, 2027 — Staff Exchange Day
  • June 18, 2027 — Student/Staff Holiday

July 2027

Hays CISD teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • August 6-7, 2026 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • September 21, 2026 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • October 9, 2026 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • October 30, 2026 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • November 3, 2026 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • December 18, 2026 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • January 4-5, 2027 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • February 12, 2027 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • March 29, 2027 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • April 30, 2027 Staff Workday/Student Holiday District source
  • May 28, 2027 Staff Work Day District source

Hays CISD breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 3, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • September 7, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • October 12, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • November 23-27, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • December 21-31, 2026 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • January 1, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • January 18, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • March 15-19, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • March 26, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • May 3, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday
  • June 18, 2027 Student/Staff Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Hays CISD planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now40 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated April 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

Hays CISD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 3, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
August 6-7, 2026Staff Workday/Student Holiday
August 13, 2026First Day of School / First 9-Weeks Grading Period Begins
September 7, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
September 18, 20266-Week UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
September 21, 2026Staff Workday/Student Holiday
October 8, 2026Grading Period / UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
October 9, 2026Staff Workday/Student Holiday
October 12, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
October 13, 2026Second 9-Week Grading Period Begins
October 30, 2026Staff Workday/Student Holiday
November 2, 2026Staff Exchange Day
November 3, 2026Staff Workday/Student Holiday
November 23-27, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
December 15-16, 2026Early Release High School Only / Finals
December 17, 2026Early Release 6th-12th / Grading Period / UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
December 18, 2026Staff Workday/Student Holiday
December 21-31, 2026Student/Staff Holiday
January 1, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
January 4-5, 2027Staff Workday/Student Holiday
January 6, 2027Third 9-Week Grading Period Begins
January 18, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
February 12, 2027Staff Workday/Student Holiday
February 12, 2027Weather Make Up Day (if needed)
February 15, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
March 12, 2027Grading Period / UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
March 15-19, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
March 22, 2027Fourth 9-Week Grading Period Begins
March 26, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
March 29, 2027Staff Workday/Student Holiday
April 30, 2027Staff Workday/Student Holiday
April 30, 2027Weather Make Up Day (if needed)
May 3, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
May 25-26, 2027Early Release High School Only / Finals
May 27, 2027Early Release 6th-12th / Grading Period / UIL Eligibility Cut-Off Date
May 27, 2027Last Day of School
May 28, 2027Staff Work Day
May 31, 2027Student/Staff Holiday
June 1, 2027Staff Exchange Day
June 18, 2027Student/Staff Holiday

Hays CISD 2026-2027 Calendar – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Hays CISD for 2026-2027 is from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for Hays CISD 2026-2027 runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year includes December 21-31, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027 is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.
Are there early release days in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
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).
When does the second semester begin in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
The third 9-week grading period (second semester) begins on January 6, 2027.
Are there staff workdays/student holidays during the 2026-2027 school year?
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.

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Hays CISD calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Hays CISD for 2026-2027 is from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for Hays CISD 2026-2027 runs from December 21 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year includes December 21-31, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Hays CISD 2026-2027 is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Hays CISD for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.
Are there early release days in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
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).
When does the second semester begin in Hays CISD 2026-2027?
The third 9-week grading period (second semester) begins on January 6, 2027.
Are there staff workdays/student holidays during the 2026-2027 school year?
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.

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