Wisconsin Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 7 Wisconsin districts we track, earliest break first. Days off in a row count weekends and any teacher workday or holiday next to the break.
| District | Last day before break | Back to school | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha Unified School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Madison Metropolitan School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| Sheboygan Area School District | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 16 |
| School District of Janesville | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| Appleton Area School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Green Bay Area Public School District | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Wisconsin?
For most of the 7 Wisconsin districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 18, 2026 (4 of 7). The earliest is December 18, 2026 and the latest December 23, 2026.
When do Wisconsin students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 4, 2027 (7 of 7 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 4, 2027.
Which Wisconsin district has the longest winter break?
Kenosha Unified School District: 16 days in a row without school (December 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Appleton Area School District with 11 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →