冬休(ふゆやす)み

The vacation period during winter, typically from late December to early January.

Forms

冬(ふゆ) (winter) + 休(やす)み (break/holiday)

Cultural note

School 冬休(ふゆやす)み typically runs about two weeks (late December to early January), much shorter than 夏休(なつやす)み. It overlaps with 年末年始(ねんまつねんし) (year-end and New Year period), the most important holiday season in Japan.

Seasonal break set

• 春休(はるやす)み: spring break (late March to early April)
• 夏休(なつやす)み: summer vacation (late July to late August, longest)
• 冬休(ふゆやす)み: winter break (late December to early January)

Common patterns

• 冬休(ふゆやす)みの宿題(しゅくだい): winter break homework
• 冬休(ふゆやす)みに入(はい)る: to enter winter break