Northwest ISD 2025–2026 School Calendar
Northwest Independent School District (Northwest ISD) has released its official 2025–2026 instructional calendar, outlining key dates for the upcoming academic year. The calendar includes student holidays, professional development days, early releases, STAAR testing, and more to help families plan ahead.
📅 Key Dates:
- First Day of School: August 13, 2025
- Last Day of School: May 22, 2026
🏖️ Major Holidays & Breaks:
- Labor Day: September 1, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: November 24–28, 2025
- Winter Break: December 19–31, 2025 & January 1–2, 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19, 2026
- Spring Break: March 16–20, 2026
- Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
🧑🏫 Professional Development & Flex Days:
- August 4–8 & 11–12: All Staff – Professional Learning
- October 13, November 4, January 5–6, March 23–24: Teacher Planning / Student Holiday
- Flex Days: October 13, November 25, April 3
⏰ Early Release Days:
- October 10, 2025: End of 1st Quarter
- December 18, 2025: End of 2nd Quarter
- March 13, 2026: End of 3rd Quarter
- May 22, 2026: Last Day of School
🧪 STAAR Testing Windows:
- December 2–12, 2025
- April 7–30, 2026
- May 1, 2026
🕒 School Hours (Normal Days):
- Elementary: 7:40 AM – 3:05 PM
- Middle: 8:50 AM – 4:15 PM
- High: 8:25 AM – 3:50 PM
- Early Release: Ends between 11:45 AM and 12:55 PM depending on campus level
With a clear layout of instruction days, breaks, and grading periods, Northwest ISD’s 2025–2026 calendar aims to support both academic progress and planning convenience for families across the district.