Jeffco Public Schools Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Jeffco Public Schools calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027, the same week as neighboring Denver Public Schools. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 2026 as the last day of classes and Wed, Jan 6, 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.
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Winter break in nearby districts
5 of the other 5 Colorado districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffco Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 5, 2027 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
| Denver Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Cherry Creek School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Adams 12 Five Star Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Aurora Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Douglas County School District | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Jeffco Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When do Jeffco Public Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
twelve school days. With the weekends, students are off 18 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027).
Could Jeffco Public Schools 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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