Home / School calendars / Texas / Houston Independent School HISD TX Calendar 26-27

Texas school calendar

Houston Independent School HISD TX Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Texas
  • 11 teacher days

The Houston Independent School HISD 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 10, 2026 to Jun 4, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 10, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last day for students
Next key date Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Houston Independent School HISD 2026-27 calendar

Select a thumbnail to open it full size, zoom in, or download it.

Houston Independent School HISD 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
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3-7, 2026 — All Staff Induction and Preparation
  • Aug 10, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Staff PD Day (no classes)

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — Staff PD Day (no classes)

November 2026

  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Recess (no classes)
  • Nov 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving Day

December 2026

  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Recess (no classes)

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year’s Day
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Staff PD Day (no classes)
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Jr. Day

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — Staff PD Day (no classes)

March 2027

  • Mar 8-12, 2027 — Recess (no classes)
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Staff PD Day (no classes)
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Chavez-Huerta Day observed

April 2027

  • Apr 16, 2027 — Staff PD Day (no classes)

May 2027

  • May 28, 2027 — Last day for students
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 1, 2027 — Staff PD Day (no classes)
  • Jun 7, 2027 — 5th Quarter Staff PD Day
  • Jun 8-30, 2027 — 5th Quarter
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth

July 2027

  • Jul 1-15, 2027 — 5th Quarter
  • Jul 2, 2027 — Recess (no classes)
  • Jul 5, 2027 — Independence Day observed
  • Jul 16, 2027 — 5th Quarter Staff PD Day

Houston Independent School HISD teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Jun 5, 2026 Staff PD Day (no classes) District source
  • Jun 9, 2026 5th Quarter Staff PD District source
  • Sep 21, 2026 Staff PD Day (no classes) District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 Staff PD Day (no classes) District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Staff PD Day (no classes) District source
  • Feb 15, 2027 Staff PD Day (no classes) District source
  • Mar 26, 2027 Staff PD Day (no classes) District source
  • Apr 16, 2027 Staff PD Day (no classes) District source
  • Jun 1, 2027 Staff PD Day (no classes) District source
  • Jun 7, 2027 5th Quarter Staff PD Day District source
  • Jul 16, 2027 5th Quarter Staff PD Day District source

Houston Independent School HISD breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth Holiday
  • Jul 2, 2026 Recess (no classes) Break
  • Jul 3, 2026 Independence Day observed Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Recess (no classes) Break
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day Holiday
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Recess (no classes) Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year’s Day Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Day Holiday
  • Mar 8-12, 2027 Recess (no classes) Break
  • Mar 29, 2027 Chavez-Huerta Day observed Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth Holiday
  • Jul 2, 2027 Recess (no classes) Break
  • Jul 5, 2027 Independence Day observed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Houston Independent School HISD planning calendar

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

Useful now36 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

Houston Independent School HISD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jun 4, 2026Last day for students
Jun 5, 2026Staff PD Day (no classes)
Jun 9, 20265th Quarter Staff PD
Jun 10-30, 20265th Quarter
Jun 19, 2026Juneteenth
Jul 1-17, 20265th Quarter
Jul 2, 2026Recess (no classes)
Jul 3, 2026Independence Day observed
Jul 20-29, 2026School Leaders’ Induction and Preparation
Jul 30-31, 2026All Staff Induction and Preparation
Aug 3-7, 2026All Staff Induction and Preparation
Aug 10, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Sep 21, 2026Staff PD Day (no classes)
Oct 9, 2026Staff PD Day (no classes)
Nov 23-27, 2026Recess (no classes)
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Dec 21-31, 2026Recess (no classes)
Jan 1, 2027New Year’s Day
Jan 4, 2027Staff PD Day (no classes)
Jan 18, 2027MLK Jr. Day
Feb 15, 2027Staff PD Day (no classes)
Mar 8-12, 2027Recess (no classes)
Mar 26, 2027Staff PD Day (no classes)
Mar 29, 2027Chavez-Huerta Day observed
Apr 16, 2027Staff PD Day (no classes)
May 28, 2027Last day for students
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 1, 2027Staff PD Day (no classes)
Jun 7, 20275th Quarter Staff PD Day
Jun 8-30, 20275th Quarter
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth
Jul 1-15, 20275th Quarter
Jul 2, 2027Recess (no classes)
Jul 5, 2027Independence Day observed
Jul 16, 20275th Quarter Staff PD Day

Houston Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027

When is the first day of school in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
When is spring break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Winter break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
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.
When is the last day of school in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 28, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on May 31, 2027.
When is Chavez-Huerta Day observed in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Chavez-Huerta Day is observed on March 29, 2027 in Houston Independent School District during the 2026-2027 school year.

Useful next steps

Switch school, download the calendar, or compare against other districts in Texas.

All Texas calendars Download this calendar School supply list Switch state

Houston Independent School HISD calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
When is spring break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Christmas break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Winter break in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
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.
When is the last day of school in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is May 28, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Labor Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
MLK Jr. Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day in Houston Independent School District for the 2026-2027 school year is observed on May 31, 2027.
When is Chavez-Huerta Day observed in Houston Independent School District for 2026-2027?
Chavez-Huerta Day is observed on March 29, 2027 in Houston Independent School District during the 2026-2027 school year.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.