District of Columbia Winter Break 2026

District of Columbia Public Schools students have their last day before winter break on December 18, 2026 and return January 4, 2027.

DistrictLast day before breakBack to schoolDays off in a row
District of Columbia Public Schools Fri, Dec 18, 2026 Mon, Jan 4, 2027 16

Frequently asked questions

When does winter break 2026 start in District of Columbia?

For District of Columbia Public Schools, the last day of school before the break is December 18, 2026.

When do District of Columbia students go back to school in January 2027?

District of Columbia Public Schools students return January 4, 2027.

Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →

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