New Britain School District Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 New Britain School District calendar puts winter break on Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, the same dates as neighboring West Hartford Public Schools. Plan around Wed, Dec 23, 2026 as the last day of classes and Mon, Jan 4, 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.
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
4 of the other 4 Connecticut districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| New Britain School District | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| West Hartford Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Waterbury Public Schools | Dec 24-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Danbury Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Longwood Central School District | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Stamford Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Newburgh Enlarged City School District | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Providence Public School District | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| East Ramapo Central School District | Dec 24-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does New Britain School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Thursday, December 24, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do New Britain School District students go back to school after winter break?
Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
seven school days. With the weekends, students are off 11 days in a row (Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Is the last day before winter break an early release day?
Yes. Wednesday, December 23, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could New Britain School District winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s 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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