Connecticut Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 5 Connecticut districts we track, earliest break first. Days off in a row count weekends and any teacher workday or holiday next to the break.
| District | Last day before break | Back to school | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| New Britain School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Stamford Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Waterbury Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| West Hartford Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Connecticut?
For most of the 5 Connecticut districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 23, 2026 (5 of 5). The earliest is December 23, 2026 and the latest December 23, 2026.
When do Connecticut students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 4, 2027 (5 of 5 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 4, 2027.
Which Connecticut district has the longest winter break?
Danbury Public Schools: 11 days in a row without school (December 24, 2026 to January 3, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Danbury Public Schools with 11 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →