Albemarle County Public Schools Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for Albemarle County Public Schools is Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. The last day of school before the break is Thursday, December 17, 2026, and classes resume Monday, January 4, 2027.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Students also have no school on Fri, Dec 18, 2026, which makes the time off 17 days long.
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Winter break in nearby districts
18 of the other 18 Virginia districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Augusta County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
| Hanover County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Fauquier County Public Schools | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
| Richmond Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Henrico County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Chesterfield County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Prince William County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Albemarle County Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Albemarle County Public Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
ten school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 17 days in a row (Fri, Dec 18, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Could Albemarle County Public Schools winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s board-approved calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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