Ohio Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 11 Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Public Schools | Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 18 |
| Akron Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Cincinnati Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Cleveland Metropolitan School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Columbus City Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Dublin City Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Olentangy Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Parma City School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Pickerington Local School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Westerville City Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | 17 |
| Worthington Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Ohio?
For most of the 11 Ohio districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 18, 2026 (10 of 11). The earliest is December 17, 2026 and the latest December 18, 2026.
When do Ohio students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 5, 2027 (6 of 11 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 5, 2027.
Which Ohio district has the longest winter break?
Toledo Public Schools: 18 days in a row without school (December 18, 2026 to January 4, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Akron Public Schools with 16 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →