Fort Bend Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027

The first day of classes for Fort Bend ISD students is August 11, 2026.

Fort Bend ISD student holidays run March 5-12, 2027, including the March 5 teacher planning day and March 8-12 student/teacher holiday.

The last day for Fort Bend ISD students is May 27, 2027, with early release for all students.

Fort Bend ISD Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 5, 2027 — that's 12 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 18 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.

Yes. Fort Bend ISD schedules October Student Holidays from October 9, 2026 through October 16, 2026 — 6 school days off. With surrounding weekends, the total travel window stretches to 10 days. Not every Texas district offers a fall break, so this is a notable feature of the Fort Bend ISD calendar.

Yes, Fort Bend ISD lists 6 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Early Release - Elementary on September 24, 2026; Early Release - MS/HS on December 17, 2026; Early Release - All Students on December 18, 2026; Early Release - Elementary on February 11, 2027; Early Release - MS/HS on May 26, 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. Fort Bend ISD has designated February 15, 2027, April 30, 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.

Fort Bend ISD schedules 5 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: September 25, 2026 (Professional Learning Day (No Students)); February 12, 2027 (Professional Learning Day (No Students)); February 15, 2027 (Student/Teacher Holiday - possible inclement weather make-up day); March 26, 2027 (Student/Teacher Holiday). 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 11, 2026) and last day (May 27, 2027), Fort Bend ISD students have approximately 36 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 172 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.

Fort Bend ISD students return to class on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 after Winter Break. The second semester typically begins on this date. Make sure your children's school supplies are restocked and any required forms are submitted before the return date. Check with your campus for any orientation or welcome-back activities.