Fort Bend Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | FBISD
The Fort Bend ISD calendar 2026-27 begins on August 11, 2026, and ends on May 26, 2027. Families can plan around Fall Break from October 12 to October 16, Thanksgiving Break from November 23 to November 27, and Spring Break from March 8 to March 12.
Printed from findschoolcalendar.net. Source: official district calendar, https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1790877720/fortbendisdcom/p25xocyn8imjw8fi9hdl/202627InstructionalCalendarEnglish.pdf. Always confirm dates with the school district.
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Fort Bend Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | FBISD starts the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Fall Break is Oct 12 to 16, 2026, Thanksgiving Break is Nov 23 to 27, 2026, Christmas Break is Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 and Spring Break is Mar 8 to 12, 2027. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Fort Bend ISD 2026-2027 Student Holidays
Every date students are not in school during the 2026-27 school year.
| Date | Holiday or break | Time off | School status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day | 3-day weekend | School closed |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Professional Learning Day | 3-day weekend | No school for students |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Teacher Planning Day | 10 days | No school for students |
| Oct 12 to 16, 2026 | Fall Break | 10 days | School closed |
| Nov 23 to 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | 9 days | School closed |
| Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Christmas Break | 18 days | School closed |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Learning Day | 18 days | No school for students |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Teacher Planning Day | 18 days | No school for students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 3-day weekend | School closed |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Professional Learning Day | 4-day weekend | No school for students |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day | 4-day weekend | School closed |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Teacher Planning Day | 10 days | No school for students |
| Mar 8 to 12, 2027 | Spring Break | 10 days | School closed |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday | 3-day weekend | School closed |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Student and Teacher Holiday (weather make-up day) | 3-day weekend | School closed |
Best family vacation windows
The longest stretches off school this year, weekends included.
Fort Bend ISD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Month by month view of the Fort Bend ISD school year.
- 11First day of school
- 7Labor Day
- 24Elementary Early Release
- 25Professional Learning Day
- 9Teacher Planning Day
- 12 to 16Fall Break
- 23 to 27Thanksgiving Break
- 15 to 18Exams
- 17Middle and High School Early Release
- 18Early Release for All Students
- 21 to 31Christmas Break
- 1Christmas Break
- 4Professional Learning Day
- 5Teacher Planning Day
- 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- 11Elementary Early Release
- 12Professional Learning Day
- 15Presidents Day
- 5Teacher Planning Day
- 8 to 12Spring Break
- 26Good Friday
- 30Student and Teacher Holiday (weather make-up day)
- 18 to 21Senior Exams
- 24 to 26Senior Exams
- 25Middle and High School Early Release
- 26Early Release for All Students
- 26Last day of school
Exams, half days and other dates
District notes
- Elementary students have an early release on September 24, February 11, and May 26, with additional early release dates listed for other grade levels.
- Middle and high school students have an early release on December 17 and May 25.
- February 15 and April 30 are designated as inclement weather make-up days on the calendar.
- The district lists professional learning and teacher planning days when students do not attend school.
About Fort Bend Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | FBISD
Fort Bend Independent School District serves families in the Sugar Land area of Texas. FBISD is a school district that operates 86 schools in Fort Bend County. It is the 5th most diverse school district in Texas and is the 43rd largest district in the United States. This page helps parents plan for the 2026-27 school year, including school holidays, student days off, early releases, and seasonal breaks.
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| District | First day | Thanksgiving | Christmas break | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | FBISD | Aug 11 | Nov 23 to 27 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 | Mar 8 to 12 |
| Cypress Fairbanks ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Aug 12 | Nov 23 to 27 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 | Mar 15 to 19 |
| Katy Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | Aug 12 | Nov 23 to 27 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 | Mar 8 to 12 |
Fort Bend ISD families have several useful opportunities to plan trips and family activities during the 2026-27 school year. Fall Break runs from October 12 through October 16, giving students a full week away from school. Thanksgiving Break follows from November 23 through November 27.
The winter holiday period begins on December 21 and continues through January 1. Students return to a schedule that includes a professional learning day on January 4 and a teacher planning day on January 5 before second-semester classes begin on January 6.
Spring Break runs from March 8 through March 12. Good Friday, March 26, provides another scheduled day off later in the month.
Parents should also account for student-free staff days and early releases when arranging childcare. Important dates include September 25 for professional learning, October 9 for teacher planning, February 12 for professional learning, and March 5 for teacher planning.
Early releases vary by grade level. The district lists regular early release times of 12:10 p.m. for elementary schools, 1:25 p.m. for middle schools, and 11:35 a.m. for high schools.
February 15 and April 30 are identified as inclement weather make-up days. Families should note these dates when arranging travel because the calendar identifies them for potential weather-related scheduling needs.
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2026-27 for Fort Bend ISD schools?
Spring Break is Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12, 2027. Students are off 10 days in a row, including weekends.
When does school start in Fort Bend ISD for 2026-27?
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
When is Christmas break for Fort Bend ISD schools?
Christmas Break runs Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return on Wednesday, January 6.
When is Thanksgiving break for Fort Bend ISD schools?
Thanksgiving Break is Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27, 2026.
How many days off are there in the 2026-27 school year?
There are 36 weekdays with no school for students between August 11, 2026 and May 26, 2027, counting holidays, breaks and staff days.
When is the last day of school in Fort Bend ISD?
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is Fall Break for Fort Bend ISD in 2026?
Fall Break runs from October 12 through October 16, 2026.
When are Fort Bend ISD's early release days?
The calendar lists early releases on September 24, December 17, December 18, February 11, May 25, and May 26, with release arrangements varying by grade level.
Which dates are designated as inclement weather make-up days?
February 15 and April 30, 2027, are designated as inclement weather make-up days on the calendar.
Sources and accuracy
Dates on this page come from the official Fort Bend Independent School District Calendar 2026-2027 | FBISD calendar.
Districts can change dates during the year. Always confirm with the district before booking travel. Spot an error? Report it and we will update it within 48 hours.