Massachusetts Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 5 Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Public Schools (the district calls this “Holiday Break”; its “Winter Break” is Feb 15 to Feb 19) | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| Boston Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 12 |
| Brockton Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Fall River Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Quincy Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Massachusetts?
For most of the 5 Massachusetts districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 23, 2026 (4 of 5). The earliest is December 22, 2026 and the latest December 23, 2026.
When do Massachusetts students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 4, 2027 (4 of 5 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 5, 2027.
Which Massachusetts district has the longest winter break?
Lawrence Public Schools: 12 days in a row without school (December 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Brockton Public Schools with 11 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →