Winter break in California varies by school district, but it generally falls around the same time across most public schools. The exact start and end dates can differ depending on the district, but I can provide some general details on when winter break typically begins and ends in California:
Public K-12 Schools:
- Start Date: Winter break for K-12 schools in California typically starts in mid to late December, often between December 18th and 22nd.
- End Date: The break usually ends in early to mid-January, with students returning around January 5th to 8th.
Sample School District Winter Breaks:
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD):
- Winter break generally starts on December 18th and ends on January 5th. Students return on January 8th.
- San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD):
- Winter break typically starts around December 22nd and ends on January 6th, with students returning on January 9th.
- San Diego Unified School District:
- Winter break usually runs from December 18th to January 5th.
- Sacramento City Unified School District:
- Winter break starts December 22nd and ends January 6th.
Private and Charter Schools:
Private and charter schools may have slightly different calendars, and they often begin winter break earlier or later than public schools. Some schools may start winter break as early as December 15th.
California Colleges & Universities:
Winter break for colleges in California also varies, but it generally follows the conclusion of the fall semester in mid-December and runs through early to mid-January.
- University of California (UC) System:
- For schools like UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego, winter break typically starts in mid-December (around December 15-20) and lasts through early January, with classes resuming in mid-January (usually around January 15th).
- California State University (CSU) System:
- CSU campuses like CSU Long Beach, CSU Northridge, and San Diego State also follow a similar schedule, with winter break starting around mid-December and lasting until early January. Classes typically start in the second week of January.
- Community Colleges:
- Community colleges in California often follow a similar pattern, with winter break starting after the fall semester ends in mid-December and ending around mid-January.
Variations by Year:
The exact dates for winter break shift slightly each year due to the calendar configuration. For example, if December 25th (Christmas) falls on a weekend, the break could begin earlier or extend through the holiday.