Virginia Beach City Public Schools Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for Virginia Beach City 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Chesapeake Public Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Chesterfield County 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Virginia Beach City Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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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