Hillsborough County Public Schools Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for Hillsborough 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 Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Students also have no school on Mon, Jan 4, 2027, which makes the time off 17 days long.
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Winter break in nearby districts
7 of the other 7 Florida districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
| Polk County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Wed, Jan 6, 2027 |
| Orange County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Tue, Jan 5, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Hillsborough County Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Monday, December 21, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Hillsborough County Public Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
ten school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 17 days in a row (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027).
Could Hillsborough 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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