Winter Break Dining

The Fall Meal Plan period ends with brunch on Sunday, December 20, 2026.  Students remaining on campus through Winter break can use, or add to their Fall BRB balances for use at various cafés, coffee shops, and convenience stores through Thursday, December 24th. 

Cornell Dining will be shut down from Friday, December 25, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. During this period, students are welcome to add funds to their City Bucks account. Cornell Dining's City Bucks program allows you to enjoy pay for meals or groceries off campus, or delivered to your door, with a simple swipe of your Cornell ID card. 

From January 4, 2027 through January 19,2027, students can continue to use their Fall BRBs at the various cafes, coffee shops and convenience stores that will be open, until Spring Meal Plan dining begins with lunch on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.

During break, please check Cornell Dining Now for the most up-to-date list of open locations and hours.

Winter Break Housing

For information on housing during winter break, visit the Winter Break Housing page.