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Miami-Dade winter break 2026–27: Dec 18 – Jan 1

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No school for studentsFri, Dec 18 – Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · Winter break

  • Fri, Dec 18 is a teacher planning day, so the break starts a day before winter recess.
  • Winter recess runs Mon, Dec 21 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
  • Back to school Monday, January 4, 2027.

Day by day

Fri, Dec 18Teacher planning day
Mon, Dec 21Winter recess
Tue, Dec 22Winter recess
Wed, Dec 23Winter recess
Thu, Dec 24Winter recess
Fri, Dec 25Winter recess · Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 28Winter recess
Tue, Dec 29Winter recess
Wed, Dec 30Winter recess
Thu, Dec 31Winter recess
Fri, Jan 1Winter recess · New Year’s Day
Mon, Jan 4Back to school

What makes up winter break?

Fri, Dec 18 is a teacher planning day. Then winter recess runs Mon, Dec 21 to Fri, Jan 1 for students and employees, except police and some year-round staff.

A recess day is a scheduled day off that isn’t a legal holiday. The district uses recess days to build the Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks.

3 ideas for the day

  • Free
    Bayfront ParkBayside park with a playground, open every day. Free · Downtown MiamiHours and tickets
  • Rainy day
    Miami Children’s MuseumHands-on play exhibits for young kids · Watson IslandHours and tickets
  • Special
    Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenA huge tropical garden with room for kids to explore · Old Cutler Rd, south Miami-DadeHours and tickets

Many attractions close or keep short hours on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Check before you go. Hours and prices change, so check the official site before you go.

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Unofficial parent guide · Dates from the official M-DCPS 2026–27 calendar · checked Oct 21, 2026

Common questions

When is winter break 2026–27 for Miami-Dade schools?

No. Students are off Fri, Dec 18 – Fri, Jan 1, 2027 with no school for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. School is back Monday, January 4, 2027.

What makes up winter break?

Fri, Dec 18 is a teacher planning day. Then winter recess runs Mon, Dec 21 to Fri, Jan 1 for students and employees, except police and some year-round staff. A recess day is a scheduled day off that isn’t a legal holiday. The district uses recess days to build the Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks.

Where do these dates come from?

The official M-DCPS 2026–27 Elementary & Secondary school calendar, last checked Oct 21, 2026.

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