Nebraska Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 4 Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Bellevue Public Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | 15 |
| Lincoln Public Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 13 |
| Grand Island Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Nebraska?
For most of the 4 Nebraska districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 22, 2026 (2 of 4). The earliest is December 18, 2026 and the latest December 23, 2026.
When do Nebraska students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 5, 2027 (2 of 4 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 7, 2027.
Which Nebraska district has the longest winter break?
Omaha Public Schools: 17 days in a row without school (December 19, 2026 to January 4, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Grand Island 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 →