Madison Metropolitan School District Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 Madison Metropolitan School District calendar puts winter break on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, the same week as neighboring School District of Janesville. 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
6 of the other 6 Wisconsin districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Metropolitan School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| School District of Janesville | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Rockford Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Kenosha Unified School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| School District U-46 | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Sheboygan Area School District | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Madison Metropolitan School District winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Madison Metropolitan School District 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 Madison Metropolitan School District winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s 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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