Madison County Schools Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Madison County Schools calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026, the same week as neighboring Fayette County Public Schools. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 2026 as the last day of classes and Tue, Jan 5, 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.
- Students also have no school on Fri, Jan 1, 2027 and Mon, Jan 4, 2027, which makes the time off 17 days long.
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Winter break in nearby districts
6 of the other 6 Kentucky districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County Schools | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Fayette County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Scott County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Oldham County Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Jefferson County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Hardin County Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Kenton County School District | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Madison County Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Thursday, December 31, 2026.
When do Madison County Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
nine 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).
Could Madison County Schools winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s 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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