The length of the Christmas break, also known as the Christmas holidays or winter break, can vary significantly depending on the country and the specific educational system. Here are some general timelines:
- United States: In the U.S., the break typically starts in the third week of December and runs through the first week of January, making it about two weeks long [1].
- United Kingdom: Schools in the UK typically close for two weeks for the Christmas break, from the last week of December to the first week of January [2].
- Canada: Canadian schools usually have a two-week vacation that includes both Christmas and New Year's Day [3].
- Australia: Since Christmas falls during the summer break in Australia, schools are already closed. The summer vacation starts in mid-December and ends at the end of January or early February, depending on the state [4].
- Germany: In Germany, Christmas holidays can last from one to two weeks, depending on the federal state [5].
Learn more:
- Complete Breakdown of the School Year in USA | US College International
- Summary of term dates | Victoria Government Education and Training
- School term and holiday dates | TheSchoolRun
- Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
- Federal stated and school holidays | Welcome Brandenburg