Northwest ISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved its instructional calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years at a regular meeting Jan. 12.

What you need to know

The 2026-27 calendar has the following notable dates:
  • Aug. 12: start of fall semester
  • Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving break
  • Dec. 21-Jan. 1: winter break
  • Mar. 15-19: spring break
  • May 21: end of spring semester
The 2027-28 calendar has the following notable dates:
  • Aug. 18: start of fall semester
  • Nov. 22-26: Thanksgiving break
  • Dec. 17-31: winter break
  • Mar. 13-17: spring break
  • May 25: end of spring semester
Additional holidays for both years include Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day and Good Friday. Students will also have holidays immediately after winter and spring break for teachers to have preparation time, according to a district release.

Both calendars are similar to the 2025-26 calendar and available to be downloaded in English and Spanish on the district website.

The background


NISD uses feedback from stakeholders, committees, and collaborations with surrounding districts and colleges to align its instructional calendars within Texas Education Agency guidelines, according to district documents.