KATY, TX [January 22, 2024] – During tonight’s monthly board meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 instructional calendar.
The 2025-2026 calendar includes the following key dates:
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025: First Day of School
- Friday, May 15, 2026: Last Day of School for Seniors
- Thursday, May 21, 2026: Last Day of School
As a District of Innovation, authorized under House Bill 1842, Katy ISD has the flexibility to obtain exemptions from certain provisions in the Texas Education Code that allow changes to the instructional calendar. Included in the approved 2025-2026 calendar are district holidays, featuring Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, and Memorial Day, along with additional district holidays in October and April. Katy ISD will continue providing a full week off for Thanksgiving, two weeks for Winter Holiday and New Year’s, as well as one week off for Spring Break.
Special thanks to those who participated in the instructional calendar survey, providing valuable feedback that has shaped the district calendar. Your contribution to this collaborative effort ensures that the calendar aligns with the diverse needs and preferences of the community.
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Katy Independent School District, the leader in educational excellence, together with family and community, provides unparalleled learning experiences designed to prepare and inspire each student to live an honorable, fulfilling life – to create the future.
