The School District of Philadelphia Winter Break 2026
The 2026-2027 The School District of Philadelphia calendar puts winter break on Wed, Dec 23 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026, the same week as neighboring New York City Public Schools. Plan around Tue, Dec 22, 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.
- Students also have no school on Fri, Jan 1, 2027, which makes the time off 12 days long.
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Winter break in nearby districts
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| The School District of Philadelphia | Dec 23-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| New York City Public Schools | December 24, 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 The School District of Philadelphia winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Wednesday, December 23, 2026 and ends Thursday, December 31, 2026.
When do The School District of Philadelphia students go back to school after winter break?
Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
seven school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 12 days in a row (Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Could The School District of Philadelphia 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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