August 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- First Day of School / First Nine Weeks Begin
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Birdville ISD School Calendar 2026-2027
Birdville ISD’s district calendar runs from August 12, 2026, to May 27, 2027. Fall Break is October 9–13, and students return from winter break January 6.
Birdville ISD’s regular 2026–2027 school calendar begins August 12 and ends May 27. Fall Break is October 9–13, and students return from winter break January 6. Spring Break runs March 15–19, while December 17 and May 27 are early-release days. Collegiate Academy of Birdville (CAB) follows a separate calendar.
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Birdville ISD 2026–2027 District instructional calendar key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School / First Nine Weeks Begin | School opens | |
| Birdville ISD Closed | Schools closed | |
| Student Holiday / District Professional Learning Day | No classes | |
| Fall Break | through | No school |
| Student Holiday / District Professional Learning Day | No classes | |
| Student Holiday / Parent-Teacher Conferences | No classes | |
| Thanksgiving Break | through | Schools closed |
| Student Early Release / Second Nine Weeks End | Early dismissal | |
| Student Holiday / BISD Campuses Closed | No classes | |
| Winter Break | through | No school |
| Birdville ISD Closed | Schools closed | |
| Student Holiday / Parent-Teacher Conferences | No classes | |
| Student Holiday / BISD Campuses Closed | No classes | |
| Student Holiday / Campus Professional Learning and Flex Day | No classes | |
| Student Holiday / Teacher Workday | No classes | |
| Spring Break | through | Schools closed |
| District Closed / Inclement Weather Make-Up Day / Good Friday | Weather-dependent | |
| Campuses Closed / Inclement Weather Make-Up Day | Weather-dependent | |
| Last Day of School / Early Release / Fourth Nine Weeks End | Last day / early dismissal |
Plan ahead
Extended Time Off
Five or more consecutive days without regular classes, including adjoining weekends.
| Period | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break | through No classes: Oct 9, 2026; Oct 12 – 13, 2026 Weekends: Oct 10 – 11, 2026 | 5 days |
| Thanksgiving Break | through No classes: Nov 23 – 27, 2026 Weekends: Nov 21 – 22, 2026; Nov 28 – 29, 2026 | 9 days |
| Winter Break | through No classes: Dec 18, 2026; Dec 21 – 25, 2026; Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; Jan 4 – 5, 2027 Weekends: Dec 19 – 20, 2026; Dec 26 – 27, 2026; Jan 2 – 3, 2027 | 19 days |
| Student Holiday / Parent-Teacher Conferences / Student Holiday / BISD Campuses Closed / Student Holiday / Campus Professional Learning and Flex Day | through No classes: Feb 11 – 12, 2027; Feb 15, 2027 Weekends: Feb 13 – 14, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break | through No classes: Mar 12, 2027; Mar 15 – 19, 2027 Weekends: Mar 13 – 14, 2027; Mar 20 – 21, 2027 | 10 days |
More school dates
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Nine Weeks End | Schools open | |
| Second Nine Weeks Begin | Schools open | |
| Students Return / Third Nine Weeks Begin | Schools open | |
| Third Nine Weeks End | Schools open | |
| Fourth Nine Weeks Begin | Schools open | |
| Graduation The district calendar lists the graduation date without ceremony times or campus details. Check your high school for arrangements. | Not applicable |
Month by month
Birdville ISD 2026–2027 District instructional calendar monthly calendar
Highlighted dates follow the published calendar; grouped or inferred entries are labelled. Today is determined in Central Time (America/Chicago).
- School Day
- Weekend
- Holiday (No School)
- School Break
- First / Last Day
- Important Date
- Conditional attendance
September 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Birdville ISD Closed
- Student Holiday / District Professional Learning Day
October 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Fall Break
November 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / District Professional Learning Day
- Student Holiday / Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / BISD Campuses Closed
- Winter Break
January 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Birdville ISD Closed
February 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Student Holiday / BISD Campuses Closed
- Student Holiday / Campus Professional Learning and Flex Day
March 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
- Spring Break
- District Closed / Inclement Weather Make-Up Day / Good Friday Weather-dependent; attendance may change.
April 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Campuses Closed / Inclement Weather Make-Up Day Weather-dependent; attendance may change.
May 2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Last Day of School / Early Release / Fourth Nine Weeks End
Planning notes
Birdville ISD 2026–2027 District instructional calendar calendar notes
School calendar overview
The 2026–2027 District instructional calendar school calendar begins Aug 12, 2026 and ends May 27, 2027.
Before you plan
This calendar covers the district schedule. Collegiate Academy of Birdville families should use the separate CAB calendar and confirm campus announcements.
Major school breaks
- Fall BreakOct 9 – 13, 2026
- Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
- Winter BreakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
- Spring BreakMar 15 – 19, 2027
School year by the numbers
- Student attendance days
- 170 days
- Calculated from official datesCalculated from 207 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 35 confirmed no-school weekdays, 2 conditional make-up weekdays currently listed without regular classes. The scheduled attendance dates may change if the district activates a make-up day.
- Confirmed non-conditional no-school weekdays
- 35 weekdays
- Calculated from official datesCounted from confirmed no-class events between the first and last student days. Conditional make-up dates are excluded because they may become attendance days.
- Listed early-release dates
- 2 dates
- Calculated from official datesThe district calendar lists December 17 and May 27 as early-release dates. Both remain student attendance days.
- Longest listed break
- 19 consecutive days
- Calculated from official datesDec 18, 2026–Jan 5, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 13 confirmed no-school weekdays.
- Long weekends
- 4
- Calculated from official datesCounts three- or four-day no-school stretches formed by a weekend plus one or two confirmed weekday closures. Longer school breaks are excluded.
- Full-week breaks
- 3 breaks
- Calculated from official datesCounts continuous no-school stretches containing at least five confirmed weekdays without regular classes. Adjacent holidays and weekends remain part of the same break.
School schedules
Birdville ISD 2026–2027 District instructional calendar school hours & bell times
Elementary (full-day Pre-K-grade 5)
- Regular hours
- 8 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
- Early release
- 8 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
Middle school (grades 6-8)
- Regular hours
- 8:40 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Early release
- 8:40 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
High school (grades 9-12)
- Regular hours
- 7:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
- Early release
- 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Griggs High School
- Regular hours
- 7:45 a.m.-3:05 p.m.
- Early release
- 7:45-11:45 a.m.
Pre-K3 and ECSE 3s morning session
- Regular hours
- 8-11:10 a.m.
- Early release
- 8-10:15 a.m.
Pre-K3 and ECSE 3s afternoon session
- Early release
- 10:25 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
Confirm the regular afternoon start time with your campus; the district webpage has an a.m./p.m. typo.
Editorial summary
Fall Break, conference days and the January return
Birdville ISD’s district calendar begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Students are off October 9–13 for Fall Break and return October 14, when the second nine weeks begin. November 2–3 are also student holidays: the first is a district professional learning day, and the second is for parent-teacher conferences. Thanksgiving Break runs November 23–27.
December 17 is an early-release day, followed by a student holiday December 18. Birdville ISD’s Vacation Planning Guide lists Winter Break from December 21 through January 5, and classes resume Wednesday, January 6. The calendar lists the district as closed through January 1; January 4 and 5 remain days off for students while staff complete professional learning and a teacher workday. Students also have no classes February 11–15, including the weekend.
A teacher workday on Friday, March 12 gives students a day off before Spring Break, March 15–19. Classes resume Monday, March 22. March 26 and April 23 are scheduled without classes but may be used as weather make-up days. Students finish the year with early dismissal on May 27; graduation is listed for May 28. Families at Collegiate Academy of Birdville should use the separate CAB calendar.
Common questions
Birdville ISD 2026–2027 District instructional calendar calendar FAQs
What are the first and last days of school for Birdville ISD in 2026-2027?
The first day is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and the last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027. May 27 is an early-release day. The district calendar also lists graduation on May 28, with ceremony details provided by individual high schools.
When is Birdville ISD Fall Break in 2026?
Fall Break is October 9–13, 2026, and classes resume Wednesday, October 14. Students have no classes on October 9, 12 or 13; the weekend falls in between.
When is Thanksgiving Break for Birdville ISD in 2026?
Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27, 2026. Students finish classes Friday, November 20, and return Monday, November 30.
When is Birdville ISD Winter Break, and when do students return?
The district’s Vacation Planning Guide lists Winter Break as December 21, 2026, through January 5, 2027. December 18 is also a student holiday. Classes resume Wednesday, January 6. The district closure ends January 1, but January 4–5 are student holidays for staff learning and preparation.
When is Birdville ISD Spring Break in 2027?
Spring Break is March 15–19, 2027. Friday, March 12 is also a student holiday for a teacher workday, so students have no classes March 12–21 when weekends are included. Classes resume Monday, March 22.
Are Birdville ISD students off February 11–15, 2027?
Yes. February 11 is a student holiday for parent-teacher conferences, February 12 is a campus-closure day, and February 15 is a student holiday for campus professional learning. With the weekend in between, students have no classes February 11–15 and return Tuesday, February 16.
When are Birdville ISD early-release days, and what time is dismissal?
Early release is scheduled for December 17, 2026, and May 27, 2027. Elementary students dismiss at 12:40 p.m., middle school at 1:10 p.m., high school at 11:30 a.m., and Griggs High School at 11:45 a.m. Pre-K3 and ECSE 3s morning sessions end at 10:15 a.m.; afternoon sessions end at 12:40 p.m.
When are Birdville ISD parent-teacher conference days in 2026-2027?
The district calendar lists November 3, 2026, and February 11, 2027, as student holidays for parent-teacher conferences. There are no regular student classes on those dates. Contact your child’s campus to arrange a conference.
Will Birdville ISD have school on March 26 or April 23, 2027?
Both dates are currently scheduled without student classes, but they are reserved as inclement-weather make-up days. Either date may become a school day if the district needs to make up missed instruction. Check Birdville ISD announcements before making plans.
Does Collegiate Academy of Birdville follow the district school calendar?
No. Collegiate Academy of Birdville (CAB) uses a separate calendar. CAB students are off September 25 instead of September 21, begin the second nine weeks October 12 instead of October 14, and return from winter break January 11 instead of January 6. CAB also has different conference dates and a May 14 student holiday.
Reference
Birdville ISD 2026–2027 District instructional calendar resources
Source and scope
About the Birdville ISD 2026–2027 District instructional calendar calendar
Data source
The official 2026-2027 Birdville ISD instructional PDF includes a colored calendar, an ADA date list and a Vacation Planning Guide. The grid prints Board of Trustees approval on February 26, 2026; the district’s approval announcement confirms that meeting. The district Back to School page supplies dismissal times.
How dates are handled
The Vacation Planning Guide supports the named fall, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks. Its Winter Break runs December 21-January 5, while the instructional list and approval news identify the district closure through January 1; January 4-5 remain student holidays for staff learning and preparation. These labels describe different scopes, with no conflict in the January 6 student return. Multi-day ranges contain only verified no-class dates and intervening weekends. Employee-only events outside the student year are omitted. May 28 is retained only as graduation. No annual student-day total is printed. March 26 and April 23 are conditional weather make-up dates.
Updates
Checked October 30, 2026: the linked district PDF matched the downloaded copy by SHA-256. The current district news listings and Back to School page were also reviewed for schedule notices. Follow the district Calendar page for revisions.
Disclaimer
This calendar covers the district schedule. Collegiate Academy of Birdville families should use the separate CAB calendar and confirm campus announcements.
Birdville ISD 2026–2027 District instructional calendar sources & verification
Source confirmed- District
- Birdville Independent School District
- 2026-2027 Birdville ISD Instructional Calendar and Vacation Planning Guide
- View official source
- Birdville ISD Calendar
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- Birdville ISD Back to School: Regular and Early Release Hours
- View official source
- Birdville ISD Trustees Approve 2026-2027 Calendar
- View official source
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- 0