When Is Winter Break for Austin, Houston, and Dallas ISDs in 2025?

Winter break is one of the most anticipated parts of the school year — a stretch of time where students, teachers, and families take a breather between semesters. If you’re wondering when Texas kids are off school this holiday season, here’s the breakdown for Austin, Houston, and Dallas in the 2025–26 school year.

Austin (Austin ISD) Winter Break 2025

Winter Break:

Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026

Austin Independent School District calendars show that students do not attend classes during this period — all those days are winter break days. 

Quick Q&A for Austin ISD Winter Break 2025:

• Is there school on Monday, December 22?

  ❌ No — Winter Break begins on this day. 

• Is there school on Tuesday, December 23?

  ❌ No — still on break. 

• Is there school on Monday, December 29?

  ❌ No — winter break continues. 

Houston (Houston ISD) Winter Break 2025

Winter Break:

Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026 — winter break runs across this span with no classes for students. 

Quick Q&A Houston ISD Winter Break 2025:

• Is there school on Monday, December 22?

  ❌ No — Winter Break starts this day. 

• Is there school on Tuesday, December 23?

  ❌ No — still break. 

• Is there school on Monday, December 29?

  ❌ No — break continues through this date. 

Dallas (Dallas ISD) Winter Break 2025

Winter Break:

Monday, December 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026

Dallas ISD’s calendar shows break spanning through the entire last week of December into early January. 

Quick Q&A for Dallas ISD Winter Break 2025

• Is there school on Monday, December 22?

  ❌ No — Winter Break. 

• Is there school on Tuesday, December 23?

  ❌ No — still break. 

• Is there school on Monday, December 29?

  ❌ No — break continues. 

At a Glance: Winter Break Dates (2025)

District	Winter Break Dates	School on Dec 22?	School on Dec 23?	School on Dec 29?
Austin ISD	Dec 22 – Jan 2	❌	❌	❌
Houston ISD	Dec 22 – Jan 2	❌	❌	❌
Dallas ISD	Dec 22 – Jan 2	❌	❌	❌

Disclaimer: School calendars can change, and some campuses may follow slightly different schedules. Always check your specific school district’s official calendar or website to confirm exact winter break dates and student attendance days.