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IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston TX Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Texas
  • 6 teacher days

The IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 10, 2026 to May 21, 2027. 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 Mon, May 24, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston 2026-27 calendar

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IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston 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
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3-7, 2026 — Professional Development
  • Aug 6, 2026 — Student-Family Engagement Day
  • Aug 10, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — IDEA Holiday

October 2026

  • Oct 7, 2026 — End of Quarter
  • Oct 8, 2026 — Professional Development
  • Oct 9-12, 2026 — IDEA Holiday

November 2026

  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — IDEA Holiday

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — End of Quarter
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — IDEA Holiday

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — IDEA Holiday
  • Jan 4-5, 2027 — Professional Development
  • Jan 18, 2027 — IDEA Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — Professional Development
  • Feb 15, 2027 — IDEA Holiday

March 2027

  • Mar 11, 2027 — End of Quarter
  • Mar 12, 2027 — Professional Development
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 — IDEA Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 — IDEA Holiday

April 2027

  • Apr 30, 2027 — IDEA Holiday

May 2027

  • May 21, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 21, 2027 — End of Quarter
  • May 24, 2027 — Last Day of School

June 2027

July 2027

IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Jul 27-31, 2026 Professional Development District source
  • Aug 3-7, 2026 Professional Development District source
  • Oct 8, 2026 Professional Development District source
  • Jan 4-5, 2027 Professional Development District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 Professional Development District source
  • Mar 12, 2027 Professional Development District source

IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 IDEA Holiday Holiday
  • Oct 9-12, 2026 IDEA Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 IDEA Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 IDEA Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 IDEA Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 IDEA Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 IDEA Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 IDEA Holiday Holiday
  • Apr 30, 2027 IDEA Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston planning calendar

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

Useful now23 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

IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 27-31, 2026Professional Development
Aug 3-7, 2026Professional Development
Aug 6, 2026Student-Family Engagement Day
Aug 10, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026IDEA Holiday
Oct 7, 2026End of Quarter
Oct 8, 2026Professional Development
Oct 9-12, 2026IDEA Holiday
Nov 23-27, 2026IDEA Holiday
Dec 18, 2026End of Quarter
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027IDEA Holiday
Jan 4-5, 2027Professional Development
Jan 18, 2027IDEA Holiday
Feb 12, 2027Professional Development
Feb 15, 2027IDEA Holiday
Mar 11, 2027End of Quarter
Mar 12, 2027Professional Development
Mar 15-19, 2027IDEA Holiday
Mar 26, 2027IDEA Holiday
Apr 30, 2027IDEA Holiday
May 21, 2027Last Day of School
May 21, 2027End of Quarter
May 24, 2027Last Day of School

IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 10, 2026.
When is Spring Break in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Spring Break for IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston is from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
The last instructional day for students is May 21, 2027. May 24, 2027 is designated as a teacher workday.
When are Professional Development days in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Professional Development days are scheduled for July 27-31, 2026; August 3-7, 2026; October 8, 2026; January 4-5, 2027; February 12, 2027; and March 12, 2027.
When do quarters end in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
The end of quarter dates are October 7, 2026; December 18, 2026; March 11, 2027; and May 21, 2027.

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IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 10, 2026.
When is Spring Break in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Spring Break for IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston is from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
The last instructional day for students is May 21, 2027. May 24, 2027 is designated as a teacher workday.
When are Professional Development days in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
Professional Development days are scheduled for July 27-31, 2026; August 3-7, 2026; October 8, 2026; January 4-5, 2027; February 12, 2027; and March 12, 2027.
When do quarters end in IDEA Public Schools Greater Houston for 2026-2027?
The end of quarter dates are October 7, 2026; December 18, 2026; March 11, 2027; and May 21, 2027.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.