Federal holidays, state holidays, school year, election dates, and local civic events tracked by Waco News.
Jan 1, 2026
New Year's Day
PublicHoliday
Jan 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
PublicHoliday
Feb 16, 2026
Presidents' Day
PublicHoliday
Mar 1, 2026
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Largest annual livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world. Held early March in NRG Park.
Festival
Mar 2, 2026
Texas Independence Day
Commemorates the 1836 Texas Declaration of Independence.
PublicHoliday
Mar 8, 2026
Daylight Saving Time begins
Event
Apr 15, 2026
Tax Day (federal income tax filing deadline)
Federal income tax returns due. Extensions filable via Form 4868.
Event
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
PublicHoliday
Jun 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026
Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30. Local emergency-management offices issue regular updates during active storms.
Event
Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth
PublicHoliday
Jul 4, 2026
Independence Day
PublicHoliday
Aug 17, 2026
Texas Public Schools start
Most Texas school districts start the academic year on the third Monday in August.
Event
Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day
PublicHoliday
Oct 12, 2026
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
PublicHoliday
Nov 1, 2026
Daylight Saving Time ends
Event
Nov 3, 2026
Election Day
General election day in even-numbered years.
Event
Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day
PublicHoliday
Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
PublicHoliday
Dec 25, 2026
Christmas Day
PublicHoliday
This calendar combines federal holidays, state-specific observances for Texas, civic recurring events (Tax Day, Election Day, DST), and seasonal events that affect Waco, Texas residents. It is updated annually as official dates are confirmed.