TEXAS — As the 2025–2026 school year enters its final weeks, school districts across Texas have already established their official last day of classes for students, with most schools scheduled to dismiss between late May and early June 2026.
A review of official school district calendars posted online across Texas shows a range of confirmed last days:
- Leander Independent School District: May 29, 2026 (early release)
- Texas City Independent School District: May 22, 2026 (early release)
- Houston Independent School District: June 5, 2026
- Keller Independent School District: May 21, 2026
- Royse City Independent School District: May 22, 2026
- Lexington Independent School District: May 21, 2026
- North East Independent School District (San Antonio area): May 29, 2026
- Richardson Independent School District: May 22, 2026 (early release)
Additional districts across the state—including those in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio regions—have also published official calendars showing similar timelines, with final student days generally falling within the same late-May to early-June window.
Variation Across Texas
Texas districts show moderate variation in their end-of-year schedules:
- Some districts conclude as early as May 21–22
- Many finish between May 27 and May 29
- A smaller number, particularly larger urban districts, extend into early June, with dates such as June 5
These differences are largely driven by district-specific start dates (many begin in early to mid-August), instructional minute requirements, and the inclusion of built-in makeup days.
Official Calendars and Potential Changes
All dates listed are taken directly from official school district calendars published online. However, school officials emphasize that these dates are subject to change.
In Texas, weather-related disruptions—such as severe storms, flooding, or other emergencies—can require districts to use makeup days, potentially pushing the last day of school later than originally scheduled.
Statewide Outlook
Overall, Texas schools follow a traditional academic structure, with students returning in August and finishing between late May and early June.
Families are encouraged to check their local school district’s official calendar for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the final day of the 2025–2026 school year.
