Idaho Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 2 Idaho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| West Ada School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Idaho?
For most of the 2 Idaho districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 18, 2026 (2 of 2). The earliest is December 18, 2026 and the latest December 18, 2026.
When do Idaho students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 4, 2027 (1 of 2 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 5, 2027.
Which Idaho district has the longest winter break?
West Ada School District: 17 days in a row without school (December 19, 2026 to January 4, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 with 16 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →