Nevada Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 2 Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County School District | Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 18 |
| Clark County School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Nevada?
For most of the 2 Nevada districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 17, 2026 (1 of 2). The earliest is December 17, 2026 and the latest December 18, 2026.
When do Nevada students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 5, 2027 (2 of 2 districts). The first districts are back January 5, 2027 and the last January 5, 2027.
Which Nevada district has the longest winter break?
Washoe County School District: 18 days in a row without school (December 18, 2026 to January 4, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Clark County School District with 17 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →