The Christmas countdown is officially on! And whether you deck the halls or simply enjoy the sparkle of the season, one thing is certain: the year is wrapping up, and so are the school days in Duval County. Winter break is just around the corner, bringing the perfect chance for families to slow down, take time off from work and school, plan a getaway, or simply recharge before the new year begins.
Across the U.S., Christmas break — also known as winter break — usually lasts about two weeks, stretching from late December into early January. The exact timing can vary by district, with some schools starting the break a week or two before Christmas and returning a few days after New Year’s.
Here’s a look at when schools across the Jacksonville area will be closed for the holidays, and what you should know to make the most of your winter vacation and holiday activities.
When is Christmas break/winter break for students in Duval County?
For the 2025-2026 school year, Christmas break for schools in Duval County starts on Monday, December 22, 2025, with schools closed through January 6, 2026. There is no school for students on January 5 and January 6 due to employee planning, meaning school will resume for students on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
See Duval County Christmas break calendar
Here is a more detailed breakdown of the 2025-2026 winter break for Duval County students:
When is Christmas break/winter break for students in Clay County?
According to the Clay County School calendar, winter break is from December 22, 2025, to January 1, 2026. Followed by a teacher planning day on January 2, 2026 and inservice day January 5,2026. Classes will resume on Tuesday January 6, 2026.
See Clay County Christmas break calendar
When is Christmas break/winter break for students in Nassau County?
According to the Nassau County District calendar, Christmas (or winter) break is from Monday, December 22, 2025, until January 2, 2026. Followed by a teacher planning day on January 5, 2026. Classes will resume January 6, 2026.
See Nassau County Christmas break calendar
When is Christmas break/winter break for students in St. Johns County?
According to the St. Johns County School District calendar, winter break is from December 22, 2025, to January 1, 2026. Followed by a teacher planning day on January 2, 2026. Classes will resume for students on January 5, 2026.
See St. Johns County Christmas break calendar
Wondering what to do in Jacksonville during Christmas break vacation?
Want to see Jacksonville’s new ice rink during winter break? See holiday schedule below:
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: When does Christmas break start for Jacksonville students in 2025?
Reporting by Doris Alvarez Cea, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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