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Rice TX Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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  • 4 teacher days

The Rice 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 11, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-Jan 1, and spring break Mar 8-12. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Aug 11, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Tue, Aug 11, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Rice 2026-27 calendar

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Rice 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
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Jul 30-Aug 10, 2026 — Teacher Staff Development
  • Aug 11, 2026 — First Day of School
  • Aug 11-Oct 8, 2026 — 1st 9 Weeks Grading Period

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (Holiday)
  • Sep 11, 2026 — Colorado County Fair (Holiday)
  • Aug 11-Oct 8, 2026 — 1st 9 Weeks Grading Period

October 2026

  • Aug 11-Oct 8, 2026 — 1st 9 Weeks Grading Period
  • Oct 12-Dec 18, 2026 — 2nd 9 Weeks Grading Period

November 2026

  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break
  • Oct 12-Dec 18, 2026 — 2nd 9 Weeks Grading Period

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Last Day of First Semester
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Oct 12-Dec 18, 2026 — 2nd 9 Weeks Grading Period

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher Staff Development
  • Jan 5, 2027 — First Day of Second Semester
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Jan 5-Mar 18, 2027 — 3rd 9 Weeks Grading Period

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — President's Day
  • Jan 5-Mar 18, 2027 — 3rd 9 Weeks Grading Period

March 2027

  • Mar 8-12, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Easter Holiday
  • Jan 5-Mar 18, 2027 — 3rd 9 Weeks Grading Period
  • Mar 22-May 27, 2027 — 4th 9 Weeks Grading Period

April 2027

  • Mar 22-May 27, 2027 — 4th 9 Weeks Grading Period

May 2027

  • May 27, 2027 — Graduation
  • May 28, 2027 — Teacher Staff Development
  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day
  • Mar 22-May 27, 2027 — 4th 9 Weeks Grading Period

June 2027

July 2027

Rice teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Jul 27-29, 2026 New Teacher Staff Development District source
  • Jul 30-Aug 10, 2026 Teacher Staff Development District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Teacher Staff Development District source
  • May 28, 2027 Teacher Staff Development District source

Rice breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (Holiday) Holiday
  • Sep 11, 2026 Colorado County Fair (Holiday) Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 President's Day Holiday
  • Mar 8-12, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Easter Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Rice planning calendar

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

Useful now22 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 July 15, 2026.
Full term dates table

Rice 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 27-29, 2026New Teacher Staff Development
Jul 30-Aug 10, 2026Teacher Staff Development
Aug 11, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (Holiday)
Sep 11, 2026Colorado County Fair (Holiday)
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18, 2026Last Day of First Semester
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 4, 2027Teacher Staff Development
Jan 5, 2027First Day of Second Semester
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 15, 2027President's Day
Mar 8-12, 2027Spring Break
Mar 26, 2027Easter Holiday
May 27, 2027Graduation
May 28, 2027Teacher Staff Development
May 28, 2027Last Day of School
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Aug 11-Oct 8, 20261st 9 Weeks Grading Period
Oct 12-Dec 18, 20262nd 9 Weeks Grading Period
Jan 5-Mar 18, 20273rd 9 Weeks Grading Period
Mar 22-May 27, 20274th 9 Weeks Grading Period

Rice Calendar 26-27 pdf FAQs

When is the first day of school in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Rice School Calendar 2026-2027 is August 11, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is observed during the district's Winter Break from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027, following a staff development day on January 4.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 23-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027.
When does the first semester end in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Presidents' Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027.
When is Easter Holiday in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Easter Holiday is scheduled for March 26, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
When is Graduation in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Graduation is scheduled for May 27, 2027.
Are there teacher staff development days in the Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Teacher staff development is scheduled for July 27-29, 2026 (new teachers), July 30-August 10, 2026, January 4, 2027, and May 28, 2027.
What are the grading periods in the Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The grading periods are: 1st 9 Weeks: August 11 - October 8, 2026 2nd 9 Weeks: October 12 - December 18, 2026 3rd 9 Weeks: January 5 - March 18, 2027 4th 9 Weeks: March 22 - May 27, 2027

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Rice calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in the Rice School Calendar 2026-2027 is August 11, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is observed during the district's Winter Break from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 5, 2027, following a staff development day on January 4.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 23-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027.
When does the first semester end in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The first semester ends on December 18, 2026.
When does the second semester begin in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Presidents' Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027.
When is Easter Holiday in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Easter Holiday is scheduled for March 26, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
When is Graduation in Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Graduation is scheduled for May 27, 2027.
Are there teacher staff development days in the Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Teacher staff development is scheduled for July 27-29, 2026 (new teachers), July 30-August 10, 2026, January 4, 2027, and May 28, 2027.
What are the grading periods in the Rice School Calendar 2026-2027?
The grading periods are: 1st 9 Weeks: August 11 - October 8, 2026 2nd 9 Weeks: October 12 - December 18, 2026 3rd 9 Weeks: January 5 - March 18, 2027 4th 9 Weeks: March 22 - May 27, 2027

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