Kansas Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 6 Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Kansas Public Schools | Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 18 |
| Lawrence Public Schools | Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 18 |
| Wichita Public Schools | Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 18 |
| Blue Valley Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Olathe Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | 18 |
| Shawnee Mission School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Kansas?
For most of the 6 Kansas districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 17, 2026 (3 of 6). The earliest is December 17, 2026 and the latest December 18, 2026.
When do Kansas students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 5, 2027 (5 of 6 districts). The first districts are back January 5, 2027 and the last January 6, 2027.
Which Kansas district has the longest winter break?
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools: 18 days in a row without school (December 18, 2026 to January 4, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Blue Valley Schools with 17 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →