Maryland School Calendar 2026-2027

Maryland has no single statewide first day — each district sets its own calendar.

Montgomery County Public Schools starts Aug 25, 2026 and ends Jun 11, 2027.

Aug 24 is a transition day only for students entering grades K, 6 and 9, students entering grade 3 at schools serving grades 3–5, and students new to their school or MCPS.

Spring break: Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027.

Official calendar ↗ — Checked on 2026-10-25. District only.

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Maryland School Holidays 2026-2027

Planning months, not approved school-closure dates. Named district examples below provide exact local dates. Federal holidays are listed for reference; each district decides whether schools close.
Holiday / break	Planning window
Labor DayFederal holiday; school closure varies	September 2026
Veterans DayFederal holiday; school closure varies	November 2026
Thanksgiving Break	November 2026
Winter Break	December 2026–January 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. DayFederal holiday; school closure varies	January 2027
Presidents DayFederal holiday; school closure varies	February 2027
Spring Break	March 2027–April 2027
Memorial DayFederal holiday; school closure varies	May 2027

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These 2026-2027 dates apply only to the named school systems, not their entire states. Winter here means the December–January recess, not a separate February break. Listed recess dates exclude adjacent weekends and staff-only days unless the source includes them.

Montgomery County Public Schools

Winter: Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

Spring: Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027

June 11 is an early-release last day; April 22, May 17 and June 14–17 are possible make-up days if schools close three or more days. Spring break combines the March 26 and 29 Spring Break Holiday (Good Friday), non-instructional days and systemwide closures through April 2.

Source checked: 2026-10-25

File: 2026-27_SchoolCalendar.pdf. Publication 0775.26, dated 7/26.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Maryland for 2026-2027?

Maryland has no single statewide first day. Montgomery County Public Schools starts in August 2026; its exact first and last student days are in the named district answer above.

When is spring break in Maryland in 2027?

The Montgomery County Public Schools example has spring recess in March–April 2027. Its exact range and official source are in the district examples, not one Maryland-wide week.

When is the last day of school in Maryland in 2027?

Montgomery County Public Schools finishes in June 2027. Other districts set their own last student days.

When is winter break in Maryland for 2026-2027?

The Montgomery County Public Schools example spans December 2026–January 2027. The district examples list the exact recess and school-specific exceptions.

Where can I find my Maryland district’s complete calendar?

Use the official district directory on this page. The Montgomery County Public Schools calendar applies only to that school system, not every district in Maryland.

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How to verify Maryland school calendar dates

This Maryland page provides planning months and a district directory. Exact dates apply only to Montgomery County Public Schools, not every Maryland school. Use your school’s calendar for attendance, teacher workdays and make-up days before booking travel or childcare.

Montgomery County Public Schools only; not statewide

Montgomery County Public Schools: official calendar entry ↗

Source version: Publication 0775.26, dated 7/26. Checked on 2026-10-25 records source verification, not approval or publication.

Official-entry attachment: 2026-27_SchoolCalendar.pdf ↗

District calendar referencemontgomeryschoolsmd.org

Page content updatedOct 25, 2026

The official district calendar supplies the named dates. It is not a statewide calendar.

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