Prince William County Public Schools Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for Prince William County Public Schools is Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. The last day of school before the break is Friday, December 18, 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.
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Winter break in nearby districts
5 of the other 5 Virginia districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Howard County Public School System | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Dec 24-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Dec 23-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Prince William County Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Prince William 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, students are off 16 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Could Prince William 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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