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2026 Houston Independent School District School Holidays & Term Dates

Houston ISD students start on Monday 10 August 2026 and the last day for students is Friday 28 May 2027. Thanksgiving recess is 23-27 November 2026. The December recess runs 21-31 December, with New Year's Day and a 4 January staff day before classes resume.

Source: Houston Independent School DistrictLast verified

Next Houston Independent School District school holiday

5 days

The next 2026 school holiday is Thanksgiving recess, from 23 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2026 — 38 days away. Schools reopen on .

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2026 school holiday dates

Thanksgiving recess

Recess, no classes. 26 November is Thanksgiving Day.

StartEndDuration5 days
Winter recess

Recess, no classes.

StartEndDuration11 days

2026 school term dates

Fall term

–

103 days

Fall term (2)

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19 days

Other school closures in 2026

These extra school closures are published with this calendar.

  • Labor DaySchool closure

    Holiday, no classes.

  • Staff professional development daySchool closure

    No classes.

  • Staff professional development daySchool closure

    No classes.

  • Staff professional development daySchool closure

    No classes.

School holiday periods

Thanksgiving recess school holidays 2026

Thanksgiving recess runs from 23 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The Thanksgiving recess end on 27 Nov 2026 (Fri). Fall term (2) begins and schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon).

Winter recess school holidays 2026

Winter recess runs from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) (11 days inclusive).

Houston Independent School District school start and reopening dates in 2026

School year starts
After the Thanksgiving recess
Schools reopen (Fall term (2) begins)
School year ends

FAQ

When are the Thanksgiving recess school holidays in Houston Independent School District in 2026?

The Thanksgiving recess run from 23 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).

When are the Winter recess school holidays in Houston Independent School District in 2026?

The Winter recess run from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) to 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) (11 days inclusive).

When do schools reopen after Thanksgiving recess in Houston Independent School District?

Schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) for the start of Fall term (2).

When does Fall term start in Houston Independent School District in 2026?

Fall term runs from 10 Aug 2026 (Mon) to 20 Nov 2026 (Fri).

When does Fall term (2) start in Houston Independent School District in 2026?

Fall term (2) runs from 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).

When does the 2026 school year start in Houston Independent School District?

The 2026 school year starts on 10 Aug 2026 (Mon).

When does school end in Houston Independent School District in 2026?

The 2026 school year ends on 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).

What is the next school holiday in Houston Independent School District?

The next school holiday is Thanksgiving recess, starting 23 Nov 2026 (Mon). See the Thanksgiving recess section (#thanksgiving-recess-school-holidays) for full dates.

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Statistics

School days
122
Holiday days
20
Terms
2
Longest break
11d

Winter recess

Shortest break
5d

Thanksgiving recess

Avg break
8d

Timeline

Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2026.

School terms: Fall term, 10 Aug 2026 (Mon) – 20 Nov 2026 (Fri); Fall term (2), 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Thanksgiving recess, 23 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri); Winter recess, 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). Special days: Labor Day, 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon); Staff professional development day, 21 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 21 Sept 2026 (Mon); Staff professional development day, 9 Oct 2026 (Fri) – 9 Oct 2026 (Fri); Staff professional development day, 6 Nov 2026 (Fri) – 6 Nov 2026 (Fri)

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