Is there school on Friday, Dec 18, 2026 in Miami-Dade?
- Teacher planning day: no school for students.
- Winter break starts here and runs through Fri, Jan 1.
- Part of Winter break (Dec 18 – Jan 1).
- Back to school Monday, January 4, 2027.
What is a teacher planning day?
A teacher planning day is a regular weekday with no students in school while teachers plan, grade and train. On the district calendar, some planning days are marked “available to opt,” which means staff may choose to work a different day instead. Students are off either way.
Dec 18 is the Friday before winter recess, so winter break starts a day early for students.
3 ideas for the day
- FreeBayfront ParkBayside park with a playground, open every day. Free · Downtown MiamiHours and tickets
- Rainy dayMiami Children’s MuseumHands-on play exhibits for young kids · Watson IslandHours and tickets
- SpecialJungle IslandAnimal shows, a treewalk village and playgrounds · Watson IslandHours and tickets
Hours and prices change, so check the official site before you go.
Unofficial parent guide · Dates from the official M-DCPS 2026–27 calendar · checked Oct 21, 2026
Common questions
Is there school on Friday, December 18, 2026 in Miami-Dade?
No. Friday, December 18, 2026 is a teacher planning day with no school for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. School is back Monday, January 4, 2027.
What is a teacher planning day?
A teacher planning day is a regular weekday with no students in school while teachers plan, grade and train. On the district calendar, some planning days are marked “available to opt,” which means staff may choose to work a different day instead. Students are off either way. Dec 18 is the Friday before winter recess, so winter break starts a day early for students.
Where do these dates come from?
The official M-DCPS 2026–27 Elementary & Secondary school calendar, last checked Oct 21, 2026.