Arkansas Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 2 Arkansas districts we track, earliest break first. Days off in a row count weekends and any teacher workday or holiday next to the break.
| District | Last day before break | Back to school | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Cabot School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Arkansas?
For most of the 2 Arkansas districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 18, 2026 (2 of 2). The earliest is December 18, 2026 and the latest December 18, 2026.
When do Arkansas students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 5, 2027 (1 of 2 districts). The first districts are back January 5, 2027 and the last January 6, 2027.
Which Arkansas district has the longest winter break?
Cabot School District: 18 days in a row without school (December 19, 2026 to January 5, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Bryant Public Schools with 17 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →