Comal ISD Approves 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Calendars, Offering Families Two Years of Planning Power
For the first time in district history, the Comal Independent School District (Comal ISD) Board of Trustees has approved academic calendars two years in advance, offering families and educators added predictability and convenience. At its regular board meeting on January 22, the board adopted both the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic calendars, allowing students, parents, and staff members to plan with more certainty for the upcoming school years.
The move was made with community-wide benefits in mind.
“We were able to adopt a two-year calendar for a few simple, yet crucial reasons: we have an engaged community that deeply cares and is deeply invested in our schools, and we have a current academic calendar (2025-2026) that is effective and popular,” said Dr. Ben Peacock, Director of Secondary Leadership at Comal ISD, who led the calendar development effort.
Both calendars include important dates that families will want to note now:
Key Dates for the 2026–2027 School Year
- First Day of School: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23–27, 2026
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
- Spring Break: March 8–12, 2027
- Last Day of School: May 27, 2027
- Teacher Work Day: May 28, 2027
To view the full 2026-2027 calendar for Comal ISD, click here.
Key Dates for the 2027–2028 School Year
- First Day of School: Tuesday, August 24, 2027
- Thanksgiving Break: November 22–26, 2027
- Winter Break: December 20–31, 2027
- Spring Break: March 6–10, 2028
- Last Day of School: May 25, 2028
- Teacher Work Day: May 26, 2028
To view the full 2027-2028 calendar for Comal ISD, click here.
Other holidays, including Labor Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth, are also observed in both years. Additionally, early release days for parent-teacher conferences and designated staff development days are scheduled throughout each school year.
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Community-Centered Planning
The calendar development process began back in September and included input from the District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC), which is made up of administrators, teachers, students, parents, and local business and community leaders. The DEIC plays a critical role in ensuring that the calendar reflects the needs and priorities of the broader Comal County community.
This dual-year approach also gives teachers the ability to better plan their instructional strategies and professional development sessions long-term, enhancing the overall educational experience for students across the district.
By aligning with feedback from families and educators alike, Comal ISD continues to support “Growing Greatness” not just in the classroom but across every facet of school life.
For Comal ISD parents, guardians, and students—from Canyon Lake and Spring Branch to New Braunfels and Bulverde—this new level of transparency and foresight is a welcome step forward.
Both approved calendars are available to view and download on the Comal ISD website.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
