Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 3, 6-10, 17, 24, 31, 2026 | District Offices Closed |
| July 21-23, 2026 | ENGAGE Professional Learning Conference |
| July 28-30, 2026 | New to NISD Teachers Report |
| August 3-11, 2026 | All NISD Report for Professional Learning |
| August 12, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day Student-Staff Holiday |
| September 25, 2026 | 6-week UIL Grade Check |
| October 8, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter |
| October 9, 2026 | Student Holiday/Teacher Flex |
| October 12, 2026 | Student Holiday/Teacher Planning |
| October 13, 2026 | Beginning of 2nd Quarter |
| November 2, 2026 | Student-Staff Holiday |
| November 3, 2026 | Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Learning |
| November 23-24, 2026 | Student Holiday/Teacher Flex |
| November 25-27, 2026 | Student-Staff Holiday |
| December 1-11, 2026 | STAAR Testing Dates |
| December 18, 2026 | End of 2nd Quarter & Early Release |
| December 21-31, 2026 | Student-Staff Holiday |
| January 1, 2027 | Student-Staff Holiday |
| January 4-5, 2027 | Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Learning |
| January 6, 2027 | Beginning of 3rd Quarter |
| January 18, 2027 | Student-Staff Holiday |
| February 12, 2027 | Student-Staff Holiday |
| February 15, 2027 | Student Holiday/Teacher Planning |
| March 5, 2027 | Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Learning |
| March 12, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| March 15-19, 2027 | Spring Break |
| March 22, 2027 | Student Holiday/Teacher Planning |
| March 23, 2027 | Beginning of 4th Quarter |
| March 26, 2027 | Student & Staff Holiday |
| April 6-30, 2027 | STAAR Testing Dates |
| April 23, 2027 | Student Holiday/Teacher Flex |
| May 21, 2027 | End of 4th Quarter/Early Release |
| May 21, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| May 28 & 31, 2027 | District Offices Closed |
| June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2027 | District Offices Closed |
Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027 School Year FAQs
When is the first day of school in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026, including the Christmas holiday period.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 21, 2027, which is also the end of the 4th quarter and an early release day.
When does the second quarter begin in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
The second quarter begins on October 13, 2026.
When does the third quarter begin in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
The third quarter begins on January 6, 2027.
When does the fourth quarter begin in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
The fourth quarter begins on March 23, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Northwest ISD Instructional Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day Student-Staff Holiday is observed on September 7, 2026.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Northwest ISD Calendar 26-27 Calendars [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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