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Keller ISD School Calendar 2026-2027

Classes run August 12-May 26. All schools dismiss early December 18 and May 26; grades 9-12 also dismiss early December 17 and May 25. Students return January 6 after the January 5 student holiday.

Keller ISD students begin Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a three-day first week. The last student day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, with early release. Fall Break runs October 12-16, with students also off October 9 for Parent-Teacher Conference Day. Students in grades 9-12 also have early release December 17 and May 25.

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Keller ISD 2026–2027 Instructional Calendar key dates

Key dates for Keller Independent School District 2026-2027 school calendar
EventDateStatus
First Day of School
School opens
District Holiday (Labor Day)
Schools closed
Student Holiday / Conference Day
No classes
District Holiday (Fall Break) through
Schools closed
Election Day Student Holiday
No classes
District Holiday (Thanksgiving) through
Schools closed
Early Release [Grades 9-12]
Early dismissal
Early Release [All Schools]
Early dismissal
District Holiday (Winter Break) through
Schools closed
Student Holiday (WD)
No classes
District Holiday (MLK Day)
Schools closed
Student Holiday (PD)
No classes
District Holiday (Presidents Day)
Schools closed
Student Holiday (Teacher Prep)
No classes
KISD Holiday (Spring Break) through
Schools closed
KISD Holiday
Schools closed
Student Holiday (WD)
No classes
District Holiday
Schools closed
Early Release [Grades 9-12]
Early dismissal
Early Release/Last Day of School
School closes

Month by month

Keller ISD 2026–2027 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

August 2026

Keller Independent School District calendar for August 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • First Day of School

September 2026

Keller Independent School District calendar for September 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • District Holiday (Labor Day)

October 2026

Keller Independent School District calendar for October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Student Holiday / Conference Day
  • District Holiday (Fall Break)

November 2026

Keller Independent School District calendar for November 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Election Day Student Holiday
  • District Holiday (Thanksgiving)

December 2026

Keller Independent School District calendar for December 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • District Holiday (Winter Break)

January 2027

Keller Independent School District calendar for January 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Student Holiday (WD)
  • District Holiday (MLK Day)

February 2027

Keller Independent School District calendar for February 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Student Holiday (PD)
  • District Holiday (Presidents Day)

March 2027

Keller Independent School District calendar for March 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Student Holiday (Teacher Prep)
  • KISD Holiday (Spring Break)
  • KISD Holiday
  • Student Holiday (WD)

April 2027

Keller Independent School District calendar for April 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • District Holiday

May 2027

Keller Independent School District calendar for May 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Early Release/Last Day of School

Planning notes

Keller ISD 2026–2027 Instructional Calendar calendar notes

School calendar overview

The 2026–2027 Instructional Calendar school calendar begins Aug 12, 2026 and ends May 26, 2027.

Before you plan

Attendance and break-length figures are calculated from dated entries and count early-release dates as attendance days, not full instructional days. Grading-period ends are not report-card distribution dates. State/AP windows apply to assigned students, not every student on every day. The Even/Odd document does not assign letters to early-release cells. Confirm campus arrangements and any emergency calendar changes with Keller ISD.

Major school breaks

  • Labor Day weekendSep 5 – 7, 2026
  • Fall student no-school periodOct 9 – 18, 2026
  • Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
  • Winter student no-school periodDec 19, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
  • MLK Day weekendJan 16 – 18, 2027
  • February student-holiday weekendFeb 12 – 15, 2027
  • Spring student no-school periodMar 12 – 21, 2027
  • March holiday and work-day weekendMar 26 – 29, 2027
  • April district-holiday weekendApr 23 – 25, 2027

School year by the numbers

Student attendance days
169 days
Calculated from official datesCalculated from 206 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 37 confirmed no-school weekdays.
Total no-school weekdays
37 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.
Student no-school days
6 days
Calculated from official datesCounts weekdays without regular classes outside holidays and multi-day breaks, including staff or planning days. Overlapping entries count once.
Listed early-release dates
4 dates
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
18 consecutive days
Calculated from official datesDec 19, 2026–Jan 5, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 12 confirmed no-school weekdays.
Long weekends
5
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
4 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

  • The October 9 student holiday joins Fall Break into ten consecutive days without classes, October 9-18.
  • Winter Break and January 5's work-day student holiday form an 18-day no-class stretch, December 19-January 5, including weekends.
  • All-school early release occurs twice; grades 9-12 have two additional shortened dates.
  • March 26 and March 29 are separate from Spring Break because March 22-25 are class days.
  • Keller Collegiate Academy graduates May 27; four traditional high schools hold ceremonies May 30 after the May 26 last student day.

Editorial summary

Keller ISD's 2026-2027 holidays, early release and class-day schedules

Keller ISD begins classes Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a three-day first week. Students are off Friday, October 9, for Parent-Teacher Conference Day before Fall Break, which runs October 12-16. Students are also off November 3 for Election Day, and Thanksgiving Break runs November 23-27.

Winter Break is listed December 21-January 4 on the current instructional calendar, followed by a January 5 student holiday; the third grading period begins January 6. Grades 9-12 dismiss early December 17 and May 25, while all schools dismiss early December 18 and May 26. Elementary schools dismiss at 11:55 a.m., intermediate schools at noon, and middle and high schools at 12:45 p.m.

Students are also off March 12 before Spring Break, which runs March 15-19. March 26 and March 29 create a separate four-day weekend for students, and April 23 is another district holiday.

Keller ISD also publishes a separate Even/Odd instructional calendar. For bad-weather closures, the district says the calendar includes enough banked instructional minutes to cover two lost instructional days instead of adding make-up days.

Common questions

Keller ISD 2026–2027 Instructional Calendar calendar FAQs

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

Keller ISD students start Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The first grading period begins that day; the August 3-11 teacher-preparation and professional-learning dates are not student attendance days.

When is the last day of school for Keller ISD in 2027?

The last student day is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, with early release at all schools. May 27 is a teacher-preparation day, not an extra day of classes.

Is there school in Keller ISD on Labor Day in 2026?

No. Monday, September 7, 2026, is a Keller ISD District Holiday for Labor Day. Students return Tuesday, September 8.

Is there school in Keller ISD on October 9, 2026?

No. Friday, October 9, is a Student Holiday/Conference Day. District administrative offices remain open that day; districtwide Fall Break begins Monday, October 12.

When is Keller ISD's fall break?

The official Fall Break is October 12-16, 2026. Students are also off October 9 for Parent-Teacher Conference Day and return Monday, October 19.

Is there school in Keller ISD on Election Day, November 3, 2026?

No. Tuesday, November 3, is a student holiday and professional-development day. Keller ISD says several district schools are typically used as Election Day polling locations, which is one reason students are off that day.

When is Keller ISD Thanksgiving break in 2026?

Keller ISD Thanksgiving Break runs Monday, November 23-Friday, November 27, 2026. Students return Monday, November 30.

How long is Keller ISD winter break, and when do students return?

The current Keller ISD instructional calendar lists Winter Break from December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027. January 5 is a separate student holiday, and students return Wednesday, January 6. A December 2025 Board announcement described Winter Break as continuing through January 6; this page follows the current instructional calendar for the student return date.

Does Keller ISD have school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027?

No. Monday, January 18, 2027, is District Holiday (MLK Day). Classes resume Tuesday, January 19.

Is there school on Presidents Day in Keller ISD in 2027?

No. Monday, February 15, is District Holiday (Presidents Day). Students also have no school Friday, February 12, for teacher professional development, creating a four-day weekend; classes resume February 16.

When is Keller ISD spring break in 2027?

Official Spring Break is March 15-19, 2027, with students back Monday, March 22. March 12 is a separate teacher-preparation student holiday, so the continuous no-class period begins that Friday.

Is there school in Keller ISD on March 26 and March 29, 2027?

No. March 26 is a district holiday, and March 29 is a student holiday for a teacher work day. These dates form a four-day weekend, not an extension of Spring Break: students have classes March 22-25.

Is April 23, 2027, a Keller ISD school holiday?

Yes. Friday, April 23, is listed as a District Holiday, with schools and offices closed. The calendar does not give the holiday another name.

What long weekends are on the Keller ISD 2026-2027 calendar?

Keller ISD highlights five extended student weekends: September 5-7, January 16-18, February 12-15, March 26-29 and April 23-25. The October and winter no-school periods are longer school breaks rather than long weekends.

Which Keller ISD staff days are student holidays in 2026-2027?

Students have no classes October 9 and November 3, 2026, and January 5, February 12, March 12 and March 29, 2027. The calendar identifies these as conference, professional-development, teacher work or teacher-preparation days.

Which Keller ISD dates have early release in 2026-2027?

December 17, 2026, and May 25, 2027, are early-release dates for grades 9-12 only. December 18, 2026, and May 26, 2027, have early release at all schools. Those two additional early-release dates apply only to grades 9-12.

What time do Keller ISD schools dismiss on early-release days?

The district's 2026-27 Early Release Information page lists elementary dismissal at 11:55 a.m., intermediate dismissal at noon, and middle and high school dismissal at 12:45 p.m. On December 17 and May 25, only grades 9-12 dismiss early.

Is lunch served on Keller ISD early-release days?

Yes. Keller ISD says lunch is provided at all campuses on early-release days. Campus principals approve adjustments to lunch schedules and offerings so students have access to lunch.

Do early-release days count as attendance days in Keller ISD?

Yes, students still attend on early-release dates. The district says students must be present for their designated hours to be considered in attendance. This page's calculated attendance total counts a shortened day as one attendance date, not a full instructional day.

How many student attendance days are on the Keller ISD 2026-2027 calendar?

The listed schedule gives 169 attendance dates: 206 weekdays from August 12 through May 26, minus 37 no-school weekdays. This is a calculated total, not a day count printed in the PDF. Early-release dates count as attendance dates; weather-related changes could alter the schedule.

When do Keller ISD's 2026-2027 grading periods start and end?

The instructional calendar shows grading periods running August 12-October 8, October 19-December 18, January 6-March 11, and March 22-May 26. The calendars show grading-period boundaries but do not list report-card or progress-report distribution dates.

When are State/AP assessments shown on the Keller ISD calendar?

The yellow assessment cells cover April 5-9, 12-16, 19-22 and 26-30, plus May 3-7 and 10-14, 2027. April 23 is a district holiday, not a testing date. These are calendar windows, not a statement that every student tests on every marked day.

What does E or O mean on Keller ISD's Even/Odd calendar?

E marks an Even day and O an Odd day. The companion PDF has the same holidays and student-year dates as the instructional calendar, with E/O letters added to the dated grid. August 12 is marked E. Follow your campus's timetable for which classes meet.

Which Even/Odd days follow Keller ISD's school breaks?

The printed grid marks October 19 and November 30 as O days, January 6 and March 22 as E days, and March 30 as an E day. Read each dated letter rather than assuming the same weekdays or calendar-date numbers always have the same schedule.

Are Keller ISD early-release dates marked Even or Odd?

The Even/Odd grid does not print an E or O letter on December 17-18 or May 25-26. Those cells show early release instead. The PDF does not explain the class sequence on these shortened days, so use your campus's instructions.

Does Keller ISD have bad-weather make-up days in 2026-2027?

The published calendar does not designate specific bad-weather make-up dates. Keller ISD says the calendar includes enough banked instructional minutes to cover two days lost to inclement weather, so those minutes would be used instead of adding make-up days. Any closure beyond that would depend on later district guidance.

When are Keller ISD graduations in 2027?

Keller Collegiate Academy graduates Thursday, May 27, 2027, at 6 p.m. at Northwood Church. Keller High School, Timber Creek High School, Central High School and Fossil Ridge High School hold their ceremonies Sunday, May 30, at Dickies Arena, with ceremonies scheduled at 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively.

Who should use Keller ISD's Even/Odd calendar?

Keller ISD publishes a separate Even/Odd Instructional Calendar alongside the districtwide calendar. Families should follow the Even/Odd version when directed by their campus and use campus guidance for daily class schedules.

Where can I download Keller ISD's official 2026-2027 calendar?

Keller ISD's Calendar page links both the printable 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar and the separate Even/Odd Instructional Calendar. The calendar downloads on this page point to those district-hosted files.

Source and scope

About the Keller ISD 2026–2027 Instructional Calendar calendar

Data source

The official Instructional Calendar supplies the first and last days, student holidays, early release, grading-period brackets and State/AP assessment cells. The Even/Odd PDF repeats those dates and adds E/O letters. The Early Release Information page supplies dismissal times, lunch guidance and attendance requirements. The Board calendar announcement supplies the three-day opening week, Election Day context, five extended weekends and the two-day banked-minutes policy. The Graduation page supplies the five ceremony schedules.

How dates are handled

The two PDFs are represented by one student-year page because their attendance dates match. The October calendar grid places the first grading-period closing bracket after October 8 and before the October 9 Student Holiday, so October 8 is stored as the period end. Consecutive December and January Winter Break entries share the same official label and are joined; January 5 remains a separate student holiday. The current Instructional Calendar places the third grading-period start on January 6, so January 6 is retained as the student return despite the older Board announcement describing Winter Break as continuing through that date. March 26 and March 29 are separated by status. Assessment ranges follow contiguous yellow weekdays, excluding weekends and April 23. Teacher-only preparation before school starts and after it ends, summer office closures and Memorial Day are excluded. Graduation events supplement the instructional PDF with the current school-by-school schedules from the district Graduation page.

Updates

The two PDFs do not print an approval or revision date. The current PDFs, calendar page, early-release page, Board announcement and Graduation page were checked October 5, 2026. The Board approved the calendar December 18, 2025, but that approval date is not treated as a PDF revision date. The January return conflict is retained in sourceDiscrepancies, with the current Instructional Calendar controlling the published student date.

Disclaimer

Attendance and break-length figures are calculated from dated entries and count early-release dates as attendance days, not full instructional days. Grading-period ends are not report-card distribution dates. State/AP windows apply to assigned students, not every student on every day. The Even/Odd document does not assign letters to early-release cells. Confirm campus arrangements and any emergency calendar changes with Keller ISD.

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