Washington Elementary School District Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Washington Elementary School District calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, the same dates as neighboring Peoria Unified School District. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 2026 as the last day of classes and Tue, Jan 5, 2027 as the first day back.
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 17 days long.
- Friday, December 18, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
12 of the other 12 Arizona districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Peoria Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Paradise Valley Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Tolleson Union High School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Litchfield Elementary School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| 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 |
| Gilbert Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Washington Elementary School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Washington Elementary School District students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
ten school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 17 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).
Is the last day before winter break an early release day?
Yes. Friday, December 18, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Washington Elementary School District winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s board-approved 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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