Comal Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027

The first day of school for Comal ISD students is August 25, 2026.

Comal ISD Spring Break is March 8-12, 2027.

The last day of school for Comal ISD students is May 27, 2027, with two-hour early release.

Comal ISD Holiday Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 — that's 10 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 16 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 4, 2027.

Comal ISD Thanksgiving Break is November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026, giving students 5 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 9 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.

Yes, Comal ISD lists 4 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Parent/Teacher Conference Early Release - Elementary Only on October 21, 2026; Parent/Teacher Conference Early Release - Elementary Only on October 22, 2026; 2 Hours Student Early Release on December 18, 2026; Last Day of School / 2 Hours Student Early Release on May 27, 2027. Dismissal times on these days typically differ between elementary and secondary campuses, so check with your child's school for the exact schedule. Arrange childcare or after-school plans accordingly.

Yes. Comal ISD has designated March 29, 2027, April 23, 2027, March 29, 2027 as potential bad-weather make-up days. If no weather closures occur, these days typically remain regular holidays for students. Texas law requires districts to provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction per year, so missed days must be recovered through make-up days, extended hours, or waivers from the Texas Education Agency.

Comal ISD schedules 13 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: September 7, 2026 (Labor Day / Student/Staff Holiday); September 25, 2026 (Fair Day / Student/Staff Holiday); October 12, 2026 (Student Holiday / Staff Development); November 9, 2026 (Student Holiday / Staff Development). On these days, teachers participate in training and curriculum planning while students have the day off. Parents should arrange childcare if needed, as after-school programs may also be closed.

Between the first day (August 25, 2026) and last day (May 27, 2027), Comal ISD students have approximately 31 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 167 potential instructional days across the school year. Texas requires a minimum of 75,600 minutes of instruction, which most districts meet through approximately 170-180 student days.

After Winter Break ends on January 1, 2027, Comal ISD students are scheduled to return on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Note that January 4, 2027 (Student Holiday / Staff Development) is also days off, so the break effectively extends a bit longer. Check the district's website closer to the date for any schedule adjustments.