Looking for the Montgomery ISD School Calendar 26-27? You are in the right place. This page covers Montgomery Independent School District in Montgomery County, Texas, for the 2026-2027 academic year. We verified this directly from the Montgomery ISD official website.
The Montgomery ISD School Calendar 26-27 first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027, an early-release day. In between, students get a full week of fall break, a full week at Thanksgiving, and two weeks at winter break. Montgomery ISD School Calendar spring break 2027 runs March 15-19, 2027.
Want a copy for the fridge? Scroll down to the download section for the official Montgomery ISD School Calendar 26-27 printable. You can also use the tables on this page as a Montgomery ISD School Calendar 2026 27 template for your own family planner. Parents bookmark this page because every date, bell time, and holiday sits in one place, so planning trips, childcare, and work leave takes minutes.
At-a-Glance Summary
Here are the four dates most parents ask about first.
- First day of school: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Last day of school: Thursday, May 27, 2027 (early release day)
- Total school days: 174
That 174-day total is two days more than last year’s 172, based on the district’s own announcement of the new calendar.
Key Dates Table
This is the full Montgomery ISD School Calendar 26-27 in one table. Student breaks, staff days, and the first and last days are all here.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Teacher Orientation | July 30, 2026 | July 31, 2026 | Thursday-Friday. Staff only |
| Teacher Workdays (back to school) | August 3, 2026 | August 11, 2026 | Weekdays only. PD and work days, no students |
| First Day of School | August 12, 2026 | August 12, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | Monday |
| Fall Break | October 12, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | Monday-Friday. October 9 is a staff day with no school for students |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | Monday-Friday |
| Early Release / End of Semester 1 | December 18, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | Friday. Elementary 1:00 p.m., secondary 11:40 a.m. |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | Monday-Friday, two weeks |
| Teacher Workday (no school) | January 4, 2027 | January 4, 2027 | Monday. Students return January 5 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | January 18, 2027 | Monday |
| President’s Day / Staff Day | February 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday |
| Teacher Workday (no school) | March 12, 2027 | March 12, 2027 | Friday |
| Spring Break | March 15, 2027 | March 19, 2027 | Monday-Friday |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday |
| Last Day of School (Early Release) | May 27, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | Thursday. Elementary 1:00 p.m., secondary 11:40 a.m. |
| Memorial Day (District-Wide Holiday) | May 31, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Monday |
| State Testing Dates | Not on this calendar | Not on this calendar | Check the official Testing Calendar |
Source: Montgomery ISD official calendar.
School Hours
Bell times differ by level. Early release days run shorter for everyone.
| Level | Regular Hours | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary (PreK-5th) | 8:15 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Secondary (6th-12th) | 7:15 a.m. – 2:40 p.m. | 11:40 a.m. |
Student Holidays
These are the days students stay home. Some are also staff work days.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday |
| Holiday / Staff Day | September 18, 2026 | Friday |
| Holiday / Staff Day | October 9, 2026 | Friday |
| Fall Break | October 12-16, 2026 | Monday-Friday |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-27, 2026 | Monday-Friday |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Monday-Friday |
| Holiday / Staff Day | January 4, 2027 | Monday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | Monday |
| President’s Day / Staff Day | February 15, 2027 | Monday |
| Holiday / Staff Day | March 12, 2027 | Friday |
| Spring Break | March 15-19, 2027 | Monday-Friday |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | Friday |
District-Wide Holidays
On these days, every employee is off, not just students.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | District-Wide Holiday (Independence Day observed) |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 12-16, 2026 | Monday-Friday | Fall Break |
| November 23-27, 2026 | Monday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Monday-Friday | Winter Break |
| January 18, 2027 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| March 15-19, 2027 | Monday-Friday | Spring Break |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | District-Wide Holiday (Memorial Day) |
Student Holiday / Staff Days and Employee Schedule
Teachers and staff do not have these days off. They use them for training and planning while students are home. The type of staff day is read from the symbols on the printed calendar, so check the official copy if you need the exact label.
| Date | Day | Staff Day Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 30-31, 2026 | Thursday-Friday | New Teacher Orientation |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Split Day: Campus PD & District PD |
| August 4, 2026 | Tuesday | Campus PD |
| August 5, 2026 | Wednesday | Split Day: District PD & Work Day |
| August 6, 2026 | Thursday | District PD |
| August 7, 2026 | Friday | District PD |
| August 10, 2026 | Monday | Work Day |
| August 11, 2026 | Tuesday | Split Day: Campus PD & Work Day |
| September 18, 2026 | Friday | Split Day: Campus PD & District PD |
| October 9, 2026 | Friday | Split Day: Campus PD & District PD |
| January 4, 2027 | Monday | Split Day: Campus PD & Work Day |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Split Day: Campus PD & District PD |
| March 12, 2027 | Friday | Work Day |
| May 28, 2027 | Friday | Split Day: Campus PD & Work Day |
Early Release Days
There are only two this year. Both fall at the end of a semester.
| Date | Day | Elementary Release | Secondary Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2026 | Friday | 1:00 p.m. | 11:40 a.m. |
| May 27, 2027 | Thursday | 1:00 p.m. | 11:40 a.m. |
Grading Periods (Nine Weeks)
The calendar prints the dates but not the day counts. The counts below are our own, based on the printed dates.
| Semester | Grading Period | Dates | Days (counted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1st Nine Weeks | Aug 12 – Oct 8, 2026 | 40 |
| Semester 1 | 2nd Nine Weeks | Oct 19 – Dec 18, 2026 | 40 |
| Semester 1 | Total | – | 80 |
| Semester 2 | 3rd Nine Weeks | Jan 5 – Mar 11, 2027 | 46 |
| Semester 2 | 4th Nine Weeks | Mar 22 – May 27, 2027 | 48 |
| Semester 2 | Total | – | 94 |
| Full Year | Total | – | 174 |
Month-by-Month Breakdown
Use this table to see how many school days each month gives you.
| Month | Student Days (counted) | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 0 | District Holiday Jul 3; New Teacher Orientation Jul 30-31 |
| August 2026 | 14 | Staff PD / Work Days Aug 3-7, 10-11; First day Aug 12 |
| September 2026 | 20 | Labor Day Sep 7; Staff Day Sep 18 |
| October 2026 | 16 | Q1 ends Oct 8; Staff Day Oct 9; Fall Break Oct 12-16; Q2 begins Oct 19 |
| November 2026 | 16 | Thanksgiving Break Nov 23-27 |
| December 2026 | 14 | Early Release / Q2 ends Dec 18; Winter Break Dec 21-31 |
| January 2027 | 18 | Winter Break Jan 1; Staff Day Jan 4; Q3 begins Jan 5; MLK Day Jan 18 |
| February 2027 | 19 | President’s Day / Staff Day Feb 15 |
| March 2027 | 16 | Q3 ends Mar 11; Staff Day Mar 12; Spring Break Mar 15-19; Q4 begins Mar 22; Good Friday Mar 26 |
| April 2027 | 22 | No holidays |
| May 2027 | 19 | Last day / Early Release May 27; Staff Day May 28; Holiday May 31 |
| June 2027 | 0 | No school |
| Total | 174 | – |
Always double-check and verify the calendar on the official Montgomery ISD website before you plan.
Download the Official Montgomery ISD Calendar
The district posts the 2026-2027 calendar in English and Spanish. Use the links below for the official Montgomery ISD School Calendar 26-27 printable copy.
- Official page: Montgomery ISD Instructional Calendar
- Direct file: 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar (EN & SP)
Open the file, then download or print it from the viewer. Tape one copy to the fridge and save one to your phone.
See also: Houston ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
About Montgomery ISD Schools
Montgomery ISD serves Montgomery, Texas, from its offices at 1520 Lone Star Pkwy. The district lists 12 school sites: seven elementary schools, two junior highs, two high schools, and The DEN. Dr. Mark Ruffin is the superintendent. Programs include Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Athletics, Advanced Academics, Gifted and Talented, Early Childhood, and an Aquatic Center. Families can also apply for the Dual Language lottery. The district website does not show a current enrollment number. The latest figure we could verify is a Community Impact report that projected nearly 10,000 students for 2022-23.
What Parents in Montgomery County Should Know This Year
A few things stand out in this calendar.
The school year is longer. Montgomery ISD now has 174 instructional days, up from 172 last year. Fall break is a full week. The district says nearly 68% of survey respondents preferred that option. With the October 9 staff day added, students are out six weekdays in a row.
Winter break is long. With January 4 added, students are out 11 weekdays before returning on January 5. Spring break lines up with the Lone Star College calendar, according to the district. That helps families with dual-credit or college-age kids.
Early release happens only twice, at the end of each semester. Plan work schedules around December 18 and May 27. The year does not end cleanly. School ends May 27, staff work May 28, and May 31 is a district-wide holiday.
How Montgomery County Compares to Neighboring Districts
Montgomery ISD shares the county with Conroe ISD, Willis ISD, and Magnolia ISD. We are not listing their dates here because every date on this page comes from the Montgomery ISD calendar. What sets Montgomery ISD apart is the full-week fall break, the two-week winter break, and a spring break that matches Lone Star College. If you have kids in more than one district, open each official calendar side by side before you book anything. Break weeks do not always line up.
See also: How to Plan a Family Vacation Around School Breaks (Without Conflicts)
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel in Montgomery County
Winter break is the longest stretch, and it gives you 11 weekdays when you count January 4. Fall break is the next best for a quieter trip. Spring break and Thanksgiving are one week each. Long weekends come with Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, and Memorial Day.
| Break | Dates | Weekdays Students Are Out |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Break | October 9-16, 2026 | 6 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Spring Break | March 12-19, 2027 | 6 |
Never pull kids out on an early release day or a day before a break. Book early for winter break, because most families travel then.
School Closings History in Montgomery County
Montgomery ISD does not publish a yearly count of weather closure days on the pages we checked, so we will not guess a number. Severe winter weather has closed district campuses before, including in February 2021 and again in February 2022, according to local news and district posts. The district says SchoolMessenger email, text, and phone messages are its main way to announce closures or delays. It also posts on social media and alerts KHOU, KTRK, KPRC, and KRIV. Details are on the weather alerts page.
FAQs
When does school start in Montgomery ISD for 2026-2027?
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Teachers report earlier for PD and work days from August 3 to August 11.
When is the last day of school for Montgomery ISD?
The last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027. It is an early release day, so elementary students leave at 1:00 p.m. and secondary students at 11:40 a.m.
When is spring break for Montgomery ISD in 2027?
Spring break runs Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19, 2027. Friday, March 12 is a staff day with no school, so students get six weekdays off in a row.
How many school days does Montgomery ISD have this year?
The 2026-2027 calendar has 174 school days. That is 80 days in Semester 1 and 94 days in Semester 2, based on our count of the printed dates.
Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
There are no weather closures on the calendar, since those are announced as they happen. Montgomery ISD uses SchoolMessenger email, text, and phone messages first. It also posts on social media and alerts local TV stations.
Final Thoughts
Bookmark this page so the Montgomery ISD School Calendar 26-27 is always one tap away. For real-time closings and delays, go to the district’s official website at misd.org. Check back in March, when spring break dates are searched the most. A quick look then will keep your plans for March 15-19, 2027 on track.
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