Shawnee Mission School District Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for Shawnee Mission School District is Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. The last day of school before the break is Friday, December 18, 2026, and classes resume Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
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, Jan 4, 2027, which makes the time off 17 days long.
- Friday, December 18, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
5 of the other 5 Kansas districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Kansas City Kansas Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Blue Valley Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Olathe Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
| Independence School District | December 25, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Liberty Public School District 53 | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Lawrence Public Schools | December 18, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| St. Joseph School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Shawnee Mission School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Shawnee Mission School District students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
ten school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 17 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 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 Shawnee Mission 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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