Pennsylvania Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 9 Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Central Dauphin School District | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| The School District of Philadelphia | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| Council Rock School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Downingtown Area School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Hazleton Area School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| North Penn School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Pennsbury School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| West Chester Area School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Pennsylvania?
For most of the 9 Pennsylvania districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 23, 2026 (6 of 9). The earliest is December 18, 2026 and the latest December 23, 2026.
When do Pennsylvania students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 4, 2027 (9 of 9 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 4, 2027.
Which Pennsylvania district has the longest winter break?
Chambersburg Area School District: 16 days in a row without school (December 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Council Rock School District 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 →