Back to School: When Fort Worth Students Return in 2026 and the Key Dates to Know

Summer is winding down, and classes are about to resume for students across Fort Worth. Here is when the new school year begins and the key dates families will want to mark, based on each district's official 2026-27 calendar.

Most of Fort Worth is served by Fort Worth ISD, where students return Monday, August 10, 2026. The year runs through May 21, 2027.

Fort Worth ISD approved school boundary changes and consolidations taking effect in fall 2026, so some families may find their campus assignment has changed.

Parts of Fort Worth are also served by other districts, including Crowley ISD, Keller ISD, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Northwest ISD, Everman ISD, White Settlement ISD, Castleberry ISD and Lake Worth ISD. Families near a boundary should confirm their child's district by address.

Key dates — Fort Worth ISD 2026-27

• First day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026

• Fall break: October 9, 2026

• Thanksgiving break: November 23-27, 2026

• Winter break: December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027

• Spring break: March 15-19, 2027

• Last day of school: May 21, 2027

The complete calendar, including holidays and early-release days, is linked below.

Families who live near a district boundary can confirm their child's assigned district and campus by address on the district's website.

Sources

https://www.fwisd.org/calendar