Merced City School District Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for Merced City School District is Fri, Dec 18, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027. The last day of school before the break is Thursday, December 17, 2026, and classes resume Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Thursday, December 17, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
102 of the other 103 California districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Merced City School District | December 18, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Turlock Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Modesto City Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027 | Mon, Jan 11, 2027 |
| Central Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027 | Tue, Jan 12, 2027 |
| Clovis Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Fresno Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027 | Mon, Jan 11, 2027 |
| Manteca Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Tracy Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Gilroy Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Merced City School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Friday, December 18, 2026 and ends Monday, January 4, 2027.
When do Merced City School District students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
twelve school days. With the weekends, 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 Merced City 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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