Brownsville ISD Calendar 2026-2027: Holidays & Breaks

Official calendar

Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional key dates

Key dates for Brownsville Independent School District 2026-2027 school calendar
Event	Date	Status
First Class Day	Aug 10, 2026	School opens
Labor Day Holiday	Sep 7, 2026	No classes
Mini Fall Break	Oct 9, 2026 through Oct 13, 2026	No school
Veterans Day Student Holiday / Weather Make-Up Day	Nov 11, 2026	If needed
Thanksgiving Break	Nov 23, 2026 through Nov 27, 2026	No school
Presidents Day Holiday	Feb 15, 2027	No classes
Charro Days Early Dismissal	Feb 25, 2027	Early dismissal
Charro Days Holiday / Weather Make-Up Day	Feb 26, 2027	If needed
Spring Break	Mar 15, 2027 through Mar 19, 2027	No school
Easter Break	Mar 26, 2027 through Mar 29, 2027	No school
Last Class Day	May 26, 2027	School closes

Month by month

Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional 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

August 2026

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for August 2026
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Aug 10 First Class Day

September 2026

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for September 2026
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Sep 7 Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for October 2026
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Oct 9–13 Mini Fall Break

November 2026

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for November 2026
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Nov 11 Veterans Day Student Holiday / Weather Make-Up Day
Nov 23–27 Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for December 2026
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Dec 21 – Jan 4 Winter Break for Students

January 2027

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for January 2027
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February 2027

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for February 2027
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Feb 15 Presidents Day Holiday
Feb 26 Charro Days Holiday / Weather Make-Up Day

March 2027

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for March 2027
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Mar 15–19 Spring Break
Mar 26–29 Easter Break

April 2027

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for April 2027
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May 2027

Brownsville Independent School District calendar for May 2027
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May 26 Last Class Day

Planning notes

Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional calendar notes

School calendar overview

The 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional school calendar begins Aug 10, 2026 and ends May 26, 2027.

Before you plan

This independent reference is not operated by Brownsville ISD. Families should confirm weather make-up decisions, transportation, meals, campus events, and schedule changes with BISD or their child's school.

Major school breaks

Mini Fall BreakOct 9 – 13, 2026
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
Winter Break for StudentsDec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring BreakMar 15 – 19, 2027
Easter BreakMar 26 – 29, 2027

School year by the numbers

Student attendance days: 178 days; Official figureThe first semester contains 85 days and the second contains 93.
Total no-school weekdays: 28 weekdays; Calculated from official datesCounted from districtwide no-class events between the first and last student days. Weekends and shortened school days are excluded, and overlapping events count once.
Listed early-release dates: 1 date; Calculated from official datesCounted from official early-release entries; some dates apply only to the grades or campuses named in the calendar.
Longest listed break: 17 consecutive days; Calculated from official datesDec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 11 confirmed no-school weekdays.
Long weekends: 3; 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.

What to know

Mini Fall Break is one continuous October 9-13 event; the weekend inside the published range does not split it into separate breaks.
Student Winter Break continues through January 4 even though the staff vacation ends January 1.
November 11 and February 26 are conditional because both combine a student holiday label with a weather make-up designation.
February 25 is the only date marked for districtwide early dismissal.
The ADSY/Extended Day calendar is supplemental and should not be applied to every Brownsville ISD student.

School schedules

Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional school hours & bell times

Middle school
Regular hours
7:40 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
Early release
11:45 a.m.
Elementary school
Regular hours
8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Early release
12:15 p.m.
High school
Regular hours
8:45 a.m.-4:10 p.m.
Early release
1:00 p.m.

Editorial summary

What Brownsville ISD families should know for 2026-2027

Brownsville ISD's first class day is Monday, August 10, 2026, and the last class day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Before school starts, Meet the Teacher is scheduled for August 5 at high schools, August 6 at elementary schools, and August 7 at middle schools. The first semester has 85 instructional days.

Students are off for Mini Fall Break October 9-13 and Thanksgiving Break November 23-27. November 11 is scheduled as a Veterans Day student holiday, but BISD may use it as a weather make-up day if needed. Winter Break for students runs December 21 through January 4, with classes resuming January 5.

The second semester has 93 instructional days. Schools dismiss early for Charro Days on February 25: middle schools at 11:45 a.m., elementary schools at 12:15 p.m., and high schools at 1:00 p.m. February 26 is scheduled as the Charro Days student holiday and is also a possible weather make-up day. Spring Break is March 15-19, and Easter Break is March 26-29.

Common questions

Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school for Brownsville ISD in 2026-2027?

The first class day is Monday, August 10, 2026. The first six-week grading period begins that day.

What is Brownsville ISD's last class day?

The final student day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. It also closes the sixth six weeks and second semester.

How many instructional days are on the BISD calendar?

The approved calendar lists 178 instructional days: 85 in the first semester and 93 in the second.

What are the regular Brownsville ISD school hours?

Middle schools run 7:40 a.m.-2:50 p.m., elementary schools 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m., and high schools 8:45 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

When are the Meet the Teacher dates?

High schools hold Meet the Teacher on August 5, elementary schools on August 6, and middle schools on August 7. Check your campus for the time.

Are students off for Labor Day?

Yes. Monday, September 7, 2026, is a district holiday with no classes.

When is Mini Fall Break?

Mini Fall Break runs Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Students return Wednesday, October 14.

Is there school on November 11, 2026?

It is scheduled as a Veterans Day student holiday, but it is also a weather make-up date. Families should keep the day flexible until BISD confirms whether classes are needed.

What week is Thanksgiving Break?

Students are off November 23-27, 2026, and return Monday, November 30.

How long is Winter Break for students?

Student Winter Break lasts 15 calendar days, from December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027. Classes resume Tuesday, January 5.

When do Brownsville ISD students return after Winter Break?

Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027, after Winter Break ends January 4.

Why do staff and students have different winter dates?

The calendar ends staff Winter Break on January 1 and lists January 4 as a teacher preparation day. Students remain home through January 4.

Is there school on Presidents Day in Brownsville ISD?

No. Monday, February 15, 2027, is a district holiday with no student classes.

Is Brownsville ISD closed for Charro Days?

Brownsville ISD has early dismissal on Thursday, February 25. Friday, February 26 is scheduled as the Charro Days student holiday, although BISD may use it as a weather make-up day if needed.

When is the Charro Days early dismissal?

Students at all school levels are released early Thursday, February 25, 2027, for Charro Days.

What time does each school level dismiss on February 25?

Middle schools dismiss at 11:45 a.m., elementary schools at 12:15 p.m., and high schools at 1:00 p.m.

Will students attend on Charro Days, February 26?

February 26 is scheduled as the Charro Days holiday, but it is also a weather make-up date. Attendance is possible if BISD needs to recover lost instructional time.

When is Spring Break for Brownsville ISD?

Spring Break runs March 15-19, 2027. Students return Monday, March 22.

What dates are included in Easter Break?

Easter Break runs Friday, March 26, through Monday, March 29, creating one continuous four-day break. Classes resume March 30.

When do the six grading periods end?

The six-week periods end September 18, October 30, December 18, February 19, April 9, and May 26. They contain 29, 27, 29, 33, 27, and 33 instructional days, respectively.

What happens if BISD has a weather closure?

The district may use November 11 or February 26 as a make-up day. Families should watch official district and campus messages before assuming either date will remain free.

Is the ADSY/Extended Day calendar the same as the regular calendar?

No. The ADSY/Extended Day calendar adds program-specific dates before, during, and after the regular school year. It should be used only by families whose students participate in those programs.

Which Brownsville ISD campuses use ADSY or Extended Day?

The district's ADSY/Extended Day PDF does not list participating campuses. Families should confirm participation and attendance requirements with their school.

Where can parents get the official 2026-2027 calendars?

Use the official PDF links on this page or visit Brownsville ISD's 2026-2027 School Year Calendars document page.

Reference

Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional resources

Brownsville ISD official website

District news, schools, enrollment, transportation, meals, and family resources.

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Brownsville ISD calendar documents

Official district collection for 2026-2027 calendar files.

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Official 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar PDF

Board-approved calendar with holidays, grading periods, school hours, early dismissal, and instructional-day totals.

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Official ADSY/Extended Day Calendar PDF

Supplemental student schedule with 30 ADSY dates and 123 Extended Day dates.

View official source →

Source and scope

About the Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional calendar

Data source

This page uses Brownsville ISD's board-approved 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar. The legend, date grid, holiday panel, six-week totals, school hours, early-dismissal schedule, Meet the Teacher dates, and approval date were checked visually.

How dates are handled

Only student-facing dates are stored. Staff preparation and development dates are omitted unless they change student attendance. November 11 and February 26 remain conditional because the official calendar also identifies them as weather make-up days.

Updates

The district document collection also publishes a separate ADSY/Extended Day calendar. That schedule appears on its own route so supplemental dates are not mistaken for districtwide attendance days.

Disclaimer

This independent reference is not operated by Brownsville ISD. Families should confirm weather make-up decisions, transportation, meals, campus events, and schedule changes with BISD or their child's school.

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Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional sources & verification

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Calendar published: Feb 3, 2026
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3	4	5High School Meet the Teacher — Aug 5. High school families are invited to Meet the Teacher; campus times are not printed on the calendar.	6Elementary Meet the Teacher — Aug 6. Elementary families are invited to Meet the Teacher; campus times are not printed on the calendar.	7Middle School Meet the Teacher — Aug 7. Middle school families are invited to Meet the Teacher; campus times are not printed on the calendar.	8	9
10First Class Day — Aug 10. First student attendance day for the regular instructional calendar.	11	12	13	14	15	16
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7Labor Day Holiday — Sep 7. District holiday with no student classes.	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18End of First Six Weeks — Sep 18. The first six-week grading period ends after 29 instructional days.	19	20
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5	6	7	8	9Mini Fall Break — Oct 9–13. The published break runs Friday through Tuesday, including the weekend.	10Mini Fall Break — Oct 9–13. The published break runs Friday through Tuesday, including the weekend.	11Mini Fall Break — Oct 9–13. The published break runs Friday through Tuesday, including the weekend.
12Mini Fall Break — Oct 9–13. The published break runs Friday through Tuesday, including the weekend.	13Mini Fall Break — Oct 9–13. The published break runs Friday through Tuesday, including the weekend.	14	15	16	17	18
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26	27	28	29	30End of Second Six Weeks — Oct 30. The second six-week grading period ends after 27 instructional days.	31

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9	10	11Veterans Day Student Holiday / Weather Make-Up Day — Nov 11. Students are scheduled off for Veterans Day, but the district may use the date to recover instructional time lost to weather.	12	13	14	15
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23Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. Students are off Monday through Friday.	24Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. Students are off Monday through Friday.	25Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. Students are off Monday through Friday.	26Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. Students are off Monday through Friday.	27Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. Students are off Monday through Friday.	28	29
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14	15	16	17	18End of Third Six Weeks and First Semester — Dec 18. The third six weeks ends after 29 days; the first semester contains 85 instructional days.	19	20
21Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	22Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	23Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	24Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	25Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	26Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	27Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.
28Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	29Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	30Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	31Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.

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				1Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	2Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	3Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.
4Winter Break for Students — Dec 21 – Jan 4. Students remain out continuously from December 21 through January 4; staff return earlier, but classes resume January 5.	5Classes Resume / Second Semester Begins — Jan 5. Students return from Winter Break and begin the second semester.	6	7	8	9	10
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15Presidents Day Holiday — Feb 15. District holiday with no student classes.	16	17	18	19End of Fourth Six Weeks — Feb 19. The fourth six-week grading period ends after 33 instructional days.	20	21
22	23	24	25Charro Days Early Dismissal — Feb 25. Middle schools dismiss at 11:45 a.m., elementary schools at 12:15 p.m., and high schools at 1:00 p.m.	26Charro Days Holiday / Weather Make-Up Day — Feb 26. The date is scheduled as the Charro Days student holiday but may become a student attendance day if weather make-up is needed.	27	28

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15Spring Break — Mar 15–19. Students are off Monday through Friday.	16Spring Break — Mar 15–19. Students are off Monday through Friday.	17Spring Break — Mar 15–19. Students are off Monday through Friday.	18Spring Break — Mar 15–19. Students are off Monday through Friday.	19Spring Break — Mar 15–19. Students are off Monday through Friday.	20	21
22	23	24	25	26Easter Break — Mar 26–29. Students are off Friday, March 26, through Monday, March 29.	27Easter Break — Mar 26–29. Students are off Friday, March 26, through Monday, March 29.	28Easter Break — Mar 26–29. Students are off Friday, March 26, through Monday, March 29.
29Easter Break — Mar 26–29. Students are off Friday, March 26, through Monday, March 29.	30	31

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5	6	7	8	9End of Fifth Six Weeks — Apr 9. The fifth six-week grading period ends after 27 instructional days.	10	11
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24	25	26End of Sixth Six Weeks and Second Semester — May 26. The sixth six weeks ends after 33 days; the second semester contains 93 instructional days. • Last Class Day — May 26. Final student attendance day on the regular instructional calendar.	27	28	29	30
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Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional calendar notes

School calendar overview

Before you plan

Major school breaks

School year by the numbers

What to know

Brownsville ISD 2026–2027 Board-approved instructional school hours & bell times

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Elementary school

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What Brownsville ISD families should know for 2026-2027

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