South Washington County Schools Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 South Washington County Schools calendar puts winter break on Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027, the same dates as neighboring North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622. Plan around Tue, Dec 22, 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.
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Winter break in nearby districts
8 of the other 8 Minnesota districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| South Washington County Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 | December 23, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Lakeville Public School District | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Minneapolis Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Robbinsdale Area Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Eden Prairie Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Minnetonka Public Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Eastern Carver County Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Anoka-Hennepin Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does South Washington County Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Wednesday, December 23, 2026 and ends Monday, January 4, 2027.
When do South Washington 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, students are off 13 days in a row (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).
Could South Washington 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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