Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027, the same week as neighboring Guilford County 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.
- Mon, Dec 21, 2026, Tue, Dec 22, 2026 and Mon, Jan 4, 2027 are possible weather make-up days: if used, school is in session that day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
5 of the other 5 North Carolina districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Guilford County Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Union County Public Schools | December 22, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Wake County Public School System | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Monday, January 4, 2027.
When do Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
eleven school days. With the weekends, students are off 17 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).
Could Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools winter break dates change?
Possibly. The calendar lists Mon, Dec 21, 2026, Tue, Dec 22, 2026 and Mon, Jan 4, 2027 as possible weather make-up days, inside the break. If the district uses them, the break gets shorter.
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