- School starts Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 and ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23 to 27. Students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4, back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- Spring break: March 15 to 19. Students are out Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 21, back Monday, March 22.
- The 2026-27 district calendar prints no early release or half days.
The CFISD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as CFISD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the CFISD calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off, and a break is one event across all its days.
On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
CFISD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 13 entries and 34 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher workday (possible makeup day) Staff day | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Fall break Break | Oct. 12 to 16 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Teacher workday (possible makeup day) Staff day | Nov. 3 | Tue | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 23 to 27 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Professional day Staff day | Jan. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional day Staff day | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher workday (possible makeup day) Staff day | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 15 to 19 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Student and staff holiday Holiday | March 26 | Fri | 1 |
| Professional day Staff day | April 26 | Mon | 1 |
CFISD early release days
The 2026-27 district calendar prints no early release or half days. Every school day on it is a full day.
Schools can still send their own early dismissal notices, so watch for those.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 18. Teacher workday (possible makeup day) and fall break. Back Monday, Oct. 19.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 17 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4. Winter break and professional day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15. Professional day. Back Tuesday, Feb. 16.
- 10 days off in a row: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 21. Teacher workday (possible makeup day) and spring break. Back Monday, March 22.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28. Student and staff holiday. Back Monday, March 29.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, April 24 to Monday, April 26. Professional day. Back Tuesday, April 27.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eleven weeks have fewer than five school days, and five weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10 | 3 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | Teacher workday (possible makeup day) |
| Oct. 12 | 0 | Fall break |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Teacher workday (possible makeup day) |
| Nov. 23 | 0 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4 | 4 | Professional day |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 4 | Professional day |
| March 8 | 4 | Teacher workday (possible makeup day) |
| March 15 | 0 | Spring break |
| March 22 | 4 | Student and staff holiday |
| April 26 | 4 | Professional day |
| May 24 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Six of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 9: teacher workday (possible makeup day)
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: teacher workday (possible makeup day)
- Monday, Jan. 4: professional day
- Monday, Feb. 15: professional day
- Friday, March 12: teacher workday (possible makeup day)
- Monday, April 26: professional day
Makeup days
Closure makeup day (if needed), Friday, Oct. 9, Closure makeup day (if needed), Tuesday, Nov. 3 and Closure makeup day (if needed), Friday, March 12.
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar prints no parent-teacher conference days. Schools set their own.
- The district calendar prints no testing dates. CFISD posts a separate 2026-27 State Testing Calendar on its calendar page.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows professional day (May 28) and Memorial Day (May 31). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. The last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 3 to 11.
Grading periods
CFISD prints the same four grading periods for elementary and secondary schools.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st grading period | Aug. 12 to Oct. 8 | 41 |
| 2nd grading period | Oct. 19 to Dec. 18 | 39 |
| 3rd grading period | Jan. 5 to March 11 | 46 |
| 4th grading period | March 22 to May 27 | 47 |
What the district notes
- Oct. 9, Nov. 3 and March 12 are student holidays that CFISD can turn into school days to make up a closure. Oct. 9 and March 12 are also marked as inclement weather days. The calendar does not say in which order they are used.
- The calendar marks March 26 only as a student and staff holiday. It is the Friday after spring break week.
Common questions
When does CFISD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
When is the last day of school for CFISD in 2027?
The last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When is winter break for CFISD?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Jan. 4 and go back Tuesday, Jan. 5.
When is spring break for CFISD?
Spring break runs Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 21 and go back Monday, March 22.
When is Thanksgiving break for CFISD?
Thanksgiving break runs Monday, Nov. 23 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does CFISD have early release days in 2026-27?
The 2026-27 district calendar prints no early release or half days. Every school day on it is a full day.
How do I put the CFISD calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked each one against the Spanish edition of the CFISD calendar PDF and the CFISD Calendar page.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 12: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 12 in purple (legend: First and Last Days of School); Important Dates: "Aug. 12 First Day of School". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "12 de agosto Primer día de clase".
- Last day, May 27: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 27 in purple; Important Dates: "May 27 Last Day of School". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "27 de mayo Último día de clase".
- Professional days, Aug. 3 to 11: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 3 to 7, 10 and 11 in orange (legend: Professional Day/Student Holiday); Important Dates: "Aug. 3-11 Professional Days". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "3 al 11 de agosto Días profesionales".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, September grid, 7 in blue (legend: Student/Staff Holiday); Important Dates: "Sept. 7 Student/Staff Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "7 de septiembre Día feriado para estudiantes y personal".
- Teacher workday (possible makeup day), Oct. 9: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, October grid, 9 with a hexagon (Inclement Weather Day) and a star (Teacher Work Day/School Closure Make-up Day/Student Holiday); Important Dates: "Oct. 9 Teacher Work Day/School Closure Make-up Day/Student Holiday/Inclement Weather Day". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "9 de octubre Día de trabajo para maestros/Feriado para estudiantes/Día de recuperación por mal tiempo".
- Fall break, Oct. 12 to 16: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, October grid, 12 to 16 in blue; Important Dates: "Oct. 12-16 Student/Staff Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "12 al 16 de octubre Días feriados para estudiantes y personal".
- Teacher workday (possible makeup day), Nov. 3: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, November grid, 3 with a star (Teacher Work Day/School Closure Make-up Day/Student Holiday); Important Dates: "Nov. 3 Teacher Work Day/School Closure Make-up Day/Student Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "3 de noviembre Día de trabajo para maestros/Feriado para estudiantes".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23 to 27: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, November grid, 23 to 27 in blue; Important Dates: "Nov. 23-27 Student/Staff Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "23 al 27 de noviembre Días feriados para estudiantes y personal".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, December grid, 21 to 25 and 28 to 31 in blue; January grid, 1 in blue; Important Dates: "Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 Student/Staff Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "21 de dic. al 1 de ene. Días feriados para estudiantes y personal".
- Professional day, Jan. 4: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, January grid, 4 in orange; Important Dates: "Jan. 4 Professional Day". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "4 de enero Día profesional".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 in blue; Important Dates: "Jan. 18 Student/Staff Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "18 de enero Día feriado para estudiantes y personal".
- Professional day, Feb. 15: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 in orange; Important Dates: "Feb. 15 Professional Day". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "15 de febrero Día profesional".
- Teacher workday (possible makeup day), March 12: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 12 with a hexagon and a star; Important Dates: "March 12 Teacher Work Day/School Closure Make-up Day/Student Holiday/Inclement Weather Day". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "12 de marzo Día de trabajo para maestros/Feriado para estudiantes/Día de recuperación por mal tiempo".
- Spring break, March 15 to 19: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 15 to 19 in blue; Important Dates: "March 15-19 Student/Staff Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "15 al 19 de marzo Días feriados para estudiantes y personal".
- Student and staff holiday, March 26: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 26 in blue; Important Dates: "March 26 Student/Staff Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "26 de marzo Día feriado para estudiantes y personal".
- Professional day, April 26: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, April grid, 26 in orange; Important Dates: "April 26 Professional Day". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "26 de abril Día profesional".
- Professional day, May 28: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 28 in orange; Important Dates: "May 28 Professional Day". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "28 de mayo Día profesional".
- Memorial Day, May 31: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 in blue; Important Dates: "May 31 Student/Staff Holiday". Also: CFISD Calendario del Distrito Escolar 2026-2027 (PDF, Spanish), "31 de mayo Día feriado para estudiantes y personal".
- 1st grading period: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Grading Periods, Elementary and Secondary columns: "Aug. 12-Oct. 8".
- 2nd grading period: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Grading Periods, Elementary and Secondary columns: "Oct. 19-Dec. 18".
- 3rd grading period: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Grading Periods, Elementary and Secondary columns: "Jan. 5 - March 11".
- 4th grading period: CFISD 2026-2027 District Calendar (PDF), page 1, Grading Periods, Elementary and Secondary columns: "March 22-May 27".