Fort Bend ISD approves 2026-27 instructional calendar

Fort Bend ISD trustees approved a slightly altered calendar for the 2026-27 school year, following community feedback.

What parents need to know

The 2026-27 calendar, approved at the Jan. 29 board meeting, runs from Aug. 11-May 27, 2027, and adds an extra day of instruction to the school year.

Key dates for the 2026-27 calendar include:

• First day of school: Aug. 11
• Fall break: Oct. 12-16
• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23-27
• Winter break: Dec. 21-Jan. 5, 2027
• Spring break: March 8-12, 2027
• Last day of school: May 27, 2027

The calendar also includes professional learning and teacher planning days embedded throughout the year, where teachers can complete their required continuing education hours.