District of Columbia Public Schools Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 District of Columbia Public Schools calendar puts winter break on Tue, Dec 22 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026, the same week as neighboring Montgomery County Public Schools. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 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.
- Students also have no school on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 and Fri, Jan 1, 2027, which makes the time off 16 days long.
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Winter break in nearby districts
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Public Schools | Dec 22-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Howard County Public School System | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Dec 24-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Prince William County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Dec 23-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does District of Columbia Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Tuesday, December 22, 2026 and ends Thursday, December 31, 2026.
When do District of Columbia Public Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
eight school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 16 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Could District of Columbia Public Schools 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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