Fort Worth ISD Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Fort Worth ISD calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, the same dates as neighboring Arlington ISD. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 2026 as the last day of classes and Tue, Jan 5, 2027 as the first day back.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Students also have no school on Mon, Jan 4, 2027, which makes the time off 17 days long.
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Winter break in nearby districts
29 of the other 29 Texas districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth ISD | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Arlington ISD | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
| Lewisville ISD | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Dallas ISD | December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
| Plano ISD | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Garland ISD | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Frisco ISD | December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Fort Worth ISD winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Fort Worth ISD students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
ten school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 17 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).
Could Fort Worth ISD winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s board-approved calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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