Minnesota Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 9 Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Robbinsdale Area Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Eastern Carver County Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| Lakeville Public School District | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| Minnetonka Public Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 13 |
| North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 13 |
| South Washington County Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 13 |
| Anoka-Hennepin Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Eden Prairie Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Minnesota?
For most of the 9 Minnesota districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 22, 2026 (5 of 9). The earliest is December 18, 2026 and the latest December 23, 2026.
When do Minnesota students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 4, 2027 (6 of 9 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 5, 2027.
Which Minnesota district has the longest winter break?
Minneapolis Public Schools: 16 days in a row without school (December 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Anoka-Hennepin 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 →