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Northside ISD Calendar 2026-2027

Students start August 10 and finish May 26. New this year is a short October fall break, along with Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks.

Northside ISD students start Monday, August 10, 2026, and finish Wednesday, May 26, 2027. The new short fall break gives students October 9–13 off. Winter Break runs December 21–January 1; January 4 is a separate teacher planning day, so students return January 5. Spring Break is March 8–12, followed by a March 15 planning day. February 16 may become a school day if Northside ISD needs to use its bad-weather make-up date.

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Northside ISD 2026–2027 key dates

Key dates for Northside Independent School District 2026-2027 school calendar
EventDateStatus
First Day of School
School opens
Holiday
No classes
Thanksgiving Break through
No school
Winter Break through
No school
Holiday
No classes
Holiday
No classes
Holiday
No classes
Bad Weather Makeup Day / Student Holiday / Staff Development
If needed
Spring Break through
No school
Holiday
No classes
Holiday
No classes
Holiday
No classes
Last Day of School
School closes

Month by month

Northside ISD 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

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

September 2026

Northside Independent School District calendar for September 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Holiday

October 2026

Northside Independent School District calendar for October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Student Holiday / Teacher Exchange
  • Student Holiday / Teacher Exchange
  • Student Holiday / Teacher Planning Day

November 2026

Northside Independent School District calendar for November 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Student Holiday / Staff Development
  • Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

Northside Independent School District calendar for December 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Winter Break

January 2027

Northside Independent School District calendar for January 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Student Holiday / Teacher Planning Day
  • Holiday

February 2027

Northside Independent School District calendar for February 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Holiday
  • Holiday
  • Bad Weather Makeup Day / Student Holiday / Staff Development

March 2027

Northside Independent School District calendar for March 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Spring Break
  • Student Holiday / Teacher Planning Day
  • Holiday
  • Holiday

April 2027

Northside Independent School District calendar for April 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Holiday

May 2027

Northside Independent School District calendar for May 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Last Day of School

Planning notes

Northside ISD 2026–2027 calendar notes

School calendar overview

The 2026–2027 school calendar begins Aug 10, 2026 and ends May 26, 2027.

Before you plan

This independent calendar reference is not operated by Northside ISD. Confirm bell schedules, transportation, testing, campus activities, early dismissals, and any revised attendance dates directly with the district or your child's school.

Major school breaks

  • Fall BreakOct 9 – 13, 2026
  • Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27, 2026
  • Winter BreakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
  • February Holiday WeekendFeb 12 – 15, 2027
  • Spring BreakMar 8 – 12, 2027
  • March Holiday WeekendMar 26 – 29, 2027

School year by the numbers

Student attendance days
174 days
Calculated from official datesCalculated from 208 weekdays between the first and last student days, adjusting for 33 confirmed no-school weekdays, 1 conditional make-up weekday currently listed without regular classes. The scheduled attendance dates may change if the district activates a make-up day.
Total no-school weekdays
33 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
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.
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
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
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

  • The October student holidays form one continuous no-class period from Friday, October 9, through Tuesday, October 13.
  • Students return January 5 after winter break because January 4 is reserved for teacher planning.
  • Spring break ends March 12, but the March 15 student holiday extends the practical break through the following Monday.
  • February 12 and 15 create a four-day weekend; February 16 is listed separately because it can become a make-up attendance day.
  • The four grading periods end October 8, December 18, March 5, and May 26.

Editorial summary

Planning around the 2026-2027 Northside ISD calendar

Northside ISD's 2026-2027 student year runs from Monday, August 10, through Wednesday, May 26. The district introduced a short October fall break for this and the following school year. Students are off October 9 and 12 for teacher exchange and October 13 for teacher planning. Including the weekend, students have no classes October 9–13 and return October 14.

Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27, with classes resuming November 30. Winter Break runs December 21–January 1, followed by a January 4 teacher planning day, so students return January 5. Spring Break is March 8–12; March 15 is another planning day with no students, and classes resume Tuesday, March 16.

February 12 and 15 are holidays, giving students a four-day weekend. February 16 is listed as both a bad-weather make-up date and a student holiday/staff development day, so it is not a guaranteed day off. The district academic PDF does not publish an early-release schedule, conference dates or report-card release dates. The official calendars page also links school-event calendars for participating campuses, along with separate athletics, fine arts and testing calendars.

Common questions

Northside ISD 2026–2027 calendar FAQs

When does Northside ISD start school in 2026-2027?

The first day for students is Monday, August 10, 2026. Teacher work days are August 3–7, before students report.

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

Students finish Wednesday, May 26, 2027. May 27 is a teacher work day, so students do not return that day.

When is Northside ISD fall break in 2026?

The short fall break gives students October 9–13 off, including the weekend. October 9 and 12 are student holidays for teacher exchange, and October 13 is a teacher planning day. Classes resume Wednesday, October 14.

When is Northside ISD Thanksgiving break in 2026?

Thanksgiving break runs Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026. With the surrounding weekends, students leave after classes November 20 and return Monday, November 30.

When is Northside ISD winter break in 2026-2027?

The official winter break is December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students are also off January 4 for teacher planning, so their first day back is Tuesday, January 5.

When is spring break for Northside ISD in 2027?

Spring break is March 8–12, 2027. Monday, March 15 is a separate student holiday and teacher planning day, which means students return to class Tuesday, March 16.

Could students have school on February 16, 2027?

Yes. February 16 is reserved as a bad-weather make-up day. If it is not needed, the calendar treats it as a student holiday and staff development day; families should wait for a district decision.

Is there school in Northside ISD on November 3, 2026?

No. November 3 is a student holiday for staff development.

Does Northside ISD have a February break in 2027?

Yes. Friday, February 12, and Monday, February 15, are holidays, creating a four-day weekend. February 16 is a separate bad-weather make-up date and is not a guaranteed day off.

When do Northside ISD grading periods end in 2026-2027?

The grading periods end October 8 and December 18, 2026, followed by March 5 and May 26, 2027. The last grading period ends on the final student day.

Does Northside ISD list early-release dates for 2026-2027?

The approved academic PDF does not publish districtwide early-release dates. Check the school calendar for campus-specific dismissal changes.

Where can families find Northside ISD conference and report-card dates?

The academic PDF does not publish conference or report-card release dates. Northside ISD's calendars page links school calendars where available; families can also check their campus's own communications.

Do all Northside ISD schools follow the district academic calendar?

This is Northside ISD's districtwide academic calendar. The official calendars page also links school-event calendars where available, along with separate athletics and fine arts calendars for additional activities.

Where can parents download the official 2026-2027 NISD calendar?

Use the official PDF link on this page or visit Northside ISD's calendars page and choose the 2026–2027 Calendar under Official District Calendar.

Source and scope

About the Northside ISD 2026–2027 calendar

Data source

Dates come from Northside ISD's approved 2026-2027 Academic Calendar PDF, checked with the official calendars page on October 6, 2026. The PDF prints approval on 2025-12-09. The December 11, 2025 staff newsletter confirms the new short October fall break and both school-year boundaries. The December 2, 2025 Board Workshop Minutes document the committee's support for Fall Break and February Break.

How dates are handled

Canonical events keep each printed holiday or teacher-exchange date separate; weekend-connected no-school ranges appear only in the derived breaks and planning text. Events cover the first through last student day, including grading-period boundaries and the conditional February make-up date. Staff-only preparation and holidays outside the student year are excluded. Attendance flags describe the published baseline, not an unconditional promise that a make-up date cannot become a school day.

Updates

Northside ISD may convert February 16 into an attendance day after a weather closure or publish a replacement calendar. Families should check district alerts before treating that Tuesday as a guaranteed day off.

Disclaimer

This independent calendar reference is not operated by Northside ISD. Confirm bell schedules, transportation, testing, campus activities, early dismissals, and any revised attendance dates directly with the district or your child's school.

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