San Francisco Unified School District Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for San Francisco Unified School District is Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. The last day of school before the break is Friday, December 18, 2026, and classes resume Monday, January 4, 2027.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
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Winter break in nearby districts
13 of the other 13 California districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Elk Grove Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| San Juan Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does San Francisco Unified School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do San Francisco Unified 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 San Francisco Unified 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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