Columbia Public Schools Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Columbia Public Schools calendar puts winter break on Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, the same week as neighboring Wentzville School District. 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.
- Students also have no school on Mon, Jan 4, 2027, which makes the time off 13 days long.
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Winter break in nearby districts
8 of the other 8 Missouri districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Public Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Wentzville School District | December 23, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Francis Howell School District | December 23, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Columbia Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Wednesday, December 23, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Columbia Public Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
eight school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 13 days in a row (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).
Could Columbia Public Schools winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s board-approved 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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