Iowa City Community School District Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Iowa City Community School District calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, the same week as neighboring Davenport Community 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.
- Friday, December 18, 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 Iowa districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Community School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Davenport Community Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Waterloo Community Schools | December 22, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Iowa City Community School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Iowa City Community School District students go back to school after winter break?
Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
ten school days. With the weekends, students are off 16 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Is the last day before winter break an early release day?
Yes. Friday, December 18, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Iowa City Community School District 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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