Alexandria City Public Schools Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Alexandria City Public Schools calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, the same week as neighboring District of Columbia Public Schools. Plan around Fri, Dec 18, 2026 as the last day of classes and Mon, Jan 4, 2027 as the first day back.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | Dec 22-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | December 24, 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 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Dec 24-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Howard County Public School System | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Calvert County Public Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Fauquier County Public Schools | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Alexandria City Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Alexandria City 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, students are off 16 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Could Alexandria City 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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