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NEISD Traditional Calendar 2026-2027

Traditional campuses run August 17-May 27 with 175 instructional days. Early dismissal varies by grade; February 15 and the April 23 Battle of Flowers holiday are severe-weather make-up dates.

NEISD traditional campuses run from August 17, 2026, through May 27, 2027, with 175 instructional days. Early-dismissal dates vary by grade level. February 15 and San Antonio's Battle of Flowers holiday on April 23 are also marked as severe-weather make-up dates. ACE and Castle Hills Elementary follow separate calendars.

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NEISD 2026–2027 key dates

Key dates for North East Independent School District 2026-2027 school calendar
Event	Date	Status
First Day of School	Aug 17, 2026
Labor Day Holiday	Sep 7, 2026
Elementary Early Dismissal	Sep 23, 2026–Sep 24, 2026
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday	Oct 12, 2026
Election Day Holiday	Nov 3, 2026
Thanksgiving Break	Nov 23, 2026–Nov 27, 2026
High School Early Dismissal	Dec 17, 2026–Dec 18, 2026
Winter Break	Dec 21, 2026–Jan 4, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday	Jan 18, 2027
Elementary Early Dismissal	Feb 4, 2027
Presidents' Day / Severe-Weather Make-up Day	Feb 15, 2027
Traditional Campus Early Dismissal	Mar 5, 2027
Spring Break	Mar 8, 2027–Mar 12, 2027
Good Friday Holiday	Mar 26, 2027
Battle of Flowers / Severe-Weather Make-up Day	Apr 23, 2027
High School Early Dismissal	May 25, 2027–May 27, 2027
Last Day of School	May 27, 2027

Month by month

NEISD 2026–2027 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

North East Independent School District calendar for August 2026
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Aug 17 First Day of School

September 2026

Sep 7 Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for October 2026
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Oct 9 Student Holiday / Staff Development
Oct 12 Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday

November 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for November 2026
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Nov 3 Election Day Holiday
Nov 23–27 Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

North East Independent School District calendar for December 2026
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14	15	16	17High School Early Dismissal — Dec 17–18. Early dismissal applies to high school students on both dates.	18High School Early Dismissal — Dec 17–18. Early dismissal applies to high school students on both dates. • Second Grading Period Ends — Dec 18. The second grading period and first semester end December 18.	19	20
21Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	22Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	23Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	24Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	25Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	26Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	27Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.
28Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	29Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	30Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	31Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.

Dec 21 – Jan 4 Winter Break

January 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for January 2027
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Jan 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

February 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for February 2027
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Feb 15 Presidents' Day / Severe-Weather Make-up Day

March 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for March 2027
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Mar 8–12 Spring Break
Mar 26 Good Friday Holiday

April 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for April 2027
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Apr 23 Battle of Flowers / Severe-Weather Make-up Day

May 2027

North East Independent School District calendar for May 2027
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May 27 Last Day of School

Planning notes

NEISD 2026–2027 calendar notes

School calendar overview

The 2026–2027 school calendar begins Aug 17, 2026 and ends May 27, 2027.

Before you plan

This independent reference is not operated by NEISD. Families should confirm campus bell times, testing, activities, transportation, and emergency calendar changes with the district or their school.

Major school breaks

October Long WeekendOct 9 – 12, 2026
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
Winter BreakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring BreakMar 8 – 12, 2027

School year by the numbers

Student attendance days: 175 days; Official figureThe PDF lists 81 days in the first semester and 94 in the second.
Total no-school weekdays: 27 weekdays; Calculated from official datesCounted from published 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: 1 day; 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: 9 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: 17 consecutive days; Calculated from official datesDec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027, including weekends. The stretch contains 11 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.

What to know

Traditional campuses start three weeks after ACE and nearly five weeks after Castle Hills Elementary.
The October 9 student holiday and October 12 holiday create a continuous four-day weekend.
Winter break includes the January 4 staff-development day, and students return January 5.
Early-dismissal dates differ for elementary, high school, and all traditional campuses.
February 15 and April 23 are not guaranteed days off because both are severe-weather make-up dates.

Editorial summary

Key dates for NEISD traditional campuses

NEISD traditional campuses start Monday, August 17, 2026, and finish Thursday, May 27, 2027. The calendar lists 175 instructional days, split into 81 first-semester days and 94 second-semester days. Academy of Creative Education and Castle Hills Elementary use separate calendars.

Thanksgiving break is November 23-27. Winter break runs December 21-January 4, including a January 4 staff-development day, and students return January 5. Spring break is March 8-12. Earlier in the year, the October 9 student holiday and October 12 holiday create a four-day weekend; Election Day, November 3, is also a holiday.

Elementary-only early-dismissal dates are September 23-24 and February 4, while high-school-only dates are December 17-18 and May 25-27. All traditional campuses dismiss early on March 5. May 27 is the last student day for traditional campuses, with early dismissal that day for high schools only. Presidents' Day on February 15 and Battle of Flowers on April 23 are scheduled holidays that may become severe-weather make-up days.

Common questions

NEISD 2026–2027 calendar FAQs

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

Traditional-campus students begin Monday, August 17, 2026. Castle Hills Elementary starts July 15, and Academy of Creative Education students start July 27, so families should use the calendar assigned to their campus.

What is the last day for NEISD traditional campuses in 2027?

The last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027. High school students dismiss early that day. Castle Hills finishes May 25, while the Academy of Creative Education continues through June 22.

When is NEISD Thanksgiving break in 2026?

Traditional-campus students are off Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. Classes resume Monday, November 30.

When is winter break, and when do students return?

Winter break runs December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027. January 4 is a staff-development day with no students, and classes resume Tuesday, January 5.

When is spring break in 2027?

Spring break is Monday, March 8, through Friday, March 12, 2027. Students return Monday, March 15, for the start of the fourth grading period.

Are students off October 9 and 12?

Yes. October 9 is a student holiday and staff-development day, and October 12 is a district holiday. Together with the weekend, they create a continuous four-day break. Classes resume October 13.

Is Election Day a student holiday?

Yes. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is marked as a holiday for students and staff on the traditional calendar.

Will students have class on February 15?

February 15 is scheduled as the Presidents' Day holiday, but the PDF also marks it as a severe-weather make-up day. Students attend only if NEISD announces that the date is being used.

Is Battle of Flowers a guaranteed day off?

No. April 23 is scheduled for Battle of Flowers but is also reserved as a severe-weather make-up date. Families should confirm the final status with NEISD before making plans.

When are early-release days, and what time does each grade level dismiss?

Elementary campuses dismiss early September 23-24, 2026, and February 4, 2027. High schools dismiss early December 17-18, 2026, and May 25-27, 2027. All traditional campuses dismiss early March 5, 2027. Early-start elementary schools dismiss at 12:30 p.m., later-start elementary schools at 1:05 p.m., middle schools at 1:35 p.m. and high schools at 2:10 p.m. These dates and times apply to the traditional calendar; ACE and Castle Hills use separate calendars.

What are the NEISD traditional grading periods for 2026-2027?

The periods run August 17-October 8, October 13-December 18, January 5-March 5, and March 15-May 27. The first semester has 81 instructional days, and the second has 94.

How many instructional days are on the NEISD traditional calendar in 2026-2027?

The traditional calendar lists 175 instructional days: 81 in the first semester and 94 in the second. ACE uses a separate 205-day calendar, while Castle Hills Elementary follows its own year-round calendar.

Does the NEISD traditional calendar apply to every NEISD school?

No. NEISD publishes three calendar options for 2026-2027. Traditional campuses run August 17-May 27; Academy of Creative Education uses an extended calendar July 27-June 22; Castle Hills Elementary follows a year-round calendar July 15-May 25 with October and March intersessions. Families should use their campus calendar.

Where can families download the official NEISD calendar?

Use the official Traditional Instructional Calendar PDF linked on this page. NEISD's calendars page also lists current important dates and the separate ACE and Castle Hills downloads.

Can NEISD change the calendar after publication?

Yes. NEISD states that academic calendars are subject to change. Weather closures can also activate February 15 or April 23 as attendance days, so district notices are the final authority.

Reference

NEISD 2026–2027 resources

North East ISD official website

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

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NEISD calendars

Official calendar downloads, important dates, and program-calendar information.

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Official 2026-2027 Traditional Calendar PDF

The traditional-campus calendar with holidays, early dismissals, grading periods, bell times, and make-up dates.

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Source and scope

About the NEISD 2026–2027 calendar

Data source

This page is based on NEISD's two-page 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar and official calendars page, checked October 6, 2026. The calendar provides student dates, grade-specific early dismissals, grading periods, bell schedules, and make-up dates.

How dates are handled

The colored month grid was checked against the legend, grading table, and district important-dates list. Staff-only dates before August 17 and after May 27 were excluded. Adjacent no-class dates are joined in break summaries only when the student schedule is continuous.

Updates

NEISD states that academic calendars are subject to change. February 15 and April 23 may become attendance days for severe-weather make-up time, so current district notices control.

Disclaimer

This independent reference is not operated by NEISD. Families should confirm campus bell times, testing, activities, transportation, and emergency calendar changes with the district or their school.

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NEISD 2026–2027 sources & verification

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17First Day of School — Aug 17. First student day and beginning of the first grading period.	18	19	20	21	22	23
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7Labor Day Holiday — Sep 7. District holiday for students and staff.	8	9	10	11	12	13
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21	22	23Elementary Early Dismissal — Sep 23–24. Early dismissal applies to elementary campuses on both consecutive dates.	24Elementary Early Dismissal — Sep 23–24. Early dismissal applies to elementary campuses on both consecutive dates.	25	26	27
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5	6	7	8First Grading Period Ends — Oct 8. The first grading period runs August 17-October 8.	9Student Holiday / Staff Development — Oct 9. No student classes; staff development is scheduled.	10	11
12Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday — Oct 12. Holiday for students and staff; classes resume October 13.	13	14	15	16	17	18
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2	3Election Day Holiday — Nov 3. Holiday for students and staff.	4	5	6	7	8
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23Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	24Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	25Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	26Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	27Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23–27. The full Monday-through-Friday week is a holiday; classes resume November 30.	28	29
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				1Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	2Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	3Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.
4Winter Break — Dec 21 – Jan 4. The district's important-dates list includes the January 4 staff-development day in the continuous break; students return January 5.	5Second Semester Begins — Jan 5. Students return from winter break and begin the third grading period.	6	7	8	9	10
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18Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday — Jan 18. Holiday for students and staff.	19	20	21	22	23	24
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1	2	3	4Elementary Early Dismissal — Feb 4. Early dismissal applies to elementary campuses only.	5	6	7
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15Presidents' Day / Severe-Weather Make-up Day — Feb 15. Scheduled holiday unless NEISD activates the date for severe-weather make-up instruction.	16	17	18	19	20	21
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1	2	3	4	5Traditional Campus Early Dismissal — Mar 5. Early dismissal applies across traditional campuses and coincides with the end of the third grading period. • Third Grading Period Ends — Mar 5. The third grading period runs January 5-March 5.	6	7
8Spring Break — Mar 8–12. Students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	9Spring Break — Mar 8–12. Students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	10Spring Break — Mar 8–12. Students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	11Spring Break — Mar 8–12. Students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	12Spring Break — Mar 8–12. Students are off Monday through Friday and return March 15.	13	14
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22	23	24	25	26Good Friday Holiday — Mar 26. Holiday for students and staff.	27	28
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19	20	21	22	23Battle of Flowers / Severe-Weather Make-up Day — Apr 23. Scheduled holiday unless NEISD activates the date for severe-weather make-up instruction.	24	25
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24	25High School Early Dismissal — May 25–27. High school students dismiss early on three consecutive days, including the final day.	26High School Early Dismissal — May 25–27. High school students dismiss early on three consecutive days, including the final day.	27High School Early Dismissal — May 25–27. High school students dismiss early on three consecutive days, including the final day. • Last Day of School — May 27. Final student day. High school students follow the early-dismissal schedule. • Fourth Grading Period Ends — May 27. The fourth grading period runs March 15-May 27.	28	29	30
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NEISD 2026–2027 key dates

NEISD 2026–2027 monthly calendar

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May 2027

NEISD 2026–2027 calendar notes

School calendar overview

Before you plan

Major school breaks

School year by the numbers

What to know

Key dates for NEISD traditional campuses

NEISD 2026–2027 calendar FAQs

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About the NEISD 2026–2027 calendar

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