Mesa Public Schools Winter Break 2026
Mesa Public Schools students are off from Friday, December 18, 2026 through Monday, January 4, 2027: 18 days in a row, 11 of them school days (the district also has no school Mon, Jan 4 after it). School resumes Tue, Jan 5, 2027.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Students also have no school on Mon, Jan 4, 2027, which makes the time off 18 days long.
- Thursday, December 17, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa Public Schools | December 18, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Chandler Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Mesa Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Friday, December 18, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Mesa Public Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
eleven school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 18 days in a row (Fri, Dec 18, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).
Is the last day before winter break an early release day?
Yes. Thursday, December 17, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Mesa Public Schools winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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