The 2026-2027 Kern High School District calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 2026 as the last day of classes and Mon, Jan 4, 2027 as the first day back.
winter breakDecember 21, 2026 to January 1, 202710 school days
Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Kern High School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Kern High School District students go back to school after winter break?
Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
ten school days. With the weekends, students are off 16 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Could Kern High 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.