Allegany County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Allegany County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 25, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Parent Conference Day | October 5, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 2, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| General Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26, 2026 - November 30, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas Break | December 23, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Parent Conference Day | February 22, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Easter Break | March 24, 2027 - March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 3, 2027 (Thu) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Allegany County starts students on August 25, 2026, which is earlier than nearby Garrett County and earlier than most Eastern Shore systems that begin on August 31 or September 1. The first day is also a three-hour early dismissal, so the back-to-school routine begins with a shortened day rather than a full instructional day. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten phase in by last name on August 31 and September 1 before all Pre-K and Kindergarten students attend on September 3.
The Western Maryland snow language is the key planning detail on this page. June 3, 2027 is listed as the last day for students with a snow-day contingency note, and the calendar says student snow make-up days will be determined by the April 2027 Board meeting. That is different from Garrett County, which names specific tentative snowflake days in February and March, and from Washington County, which assumes a fixed number of inclement-weather days in its last-day calculation.
Allegany's breaks use a mountain-region rhythm: Thanksgiving Break runs November 26-30, Christmas Break runs December 23-January 1, and Easter Break runs March 24-29. The page also preserves many three-hour early dismissals, including October 16, October 30, November 25, December 22, January 12, January 22, February 12, March 16, April 2, April 13, and the June 3 last day. Those short days are often more important for pickup planning than the named holidays.
- First day for students: August 25, 2026
- Last day for students: June 3, 2027, marked with snow-day contingency language
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day for Allegany County Public Schools students is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The official calendar lists this as a three-hour early dismissal day.
The calendar lists Thursday, June 3, 2027, as the last day for students, with a three-hour early dismissal. The date is marked with an asterisk tied to snow make-up and calendar-extension notes.
Yes. Three-hour early dismissal dates are included in the monthly calendar because they affect student schedules and family planning.
The first day of school for Allegany County Public Schools students is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Teachers typically report a few days earlier for staff development. Parents should check the district website for any orientation sessions, supply list deadlines, or staggered-start schedules that may apply to younger grades.
Allegany County Public Schools Christmas Break runs from December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027 — that's 8 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 12 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Allegany County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 26, 2026 through November 30, 2026, giving students 3 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 5 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.
Yes. Allegany County Public Schools has designated potential bad-weather make-up days. If no weather closures occur, these days typically remain regular holidays for students. Missed days are handled under Maryland school calendar requirements and local school system guidance.
Between the first day (August 25, 2026) and last day (June 3, 2027), Allegany County Public Schools students have approximately 23 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 180 potential instructional days across the school year. Maryland school systems generally plan around state instructional-day requirements and local board-approved calendars.
Allegany County Public Schools students return to class on Monday, January 4, 2027 after Winter Break. The second semester typically begins on this date. Make sure your children's school supplies are restocked and any required forms are submitted before the return date. Check with your campus for any orientation or welcome-back activities.
You can sync the Allegany County Public Schools calendar directly to your phone using the buttons at the top of this page. Tap "Google Cal" to add all key dates to Google Calendar, or tap "Apple Cal" to subscribe via iCal on iPhone. You can also download the .ics file and import it into Outlook or any calendar app. Once synced, holidays, breaks, and early release days will appear automatically alongside your personal events.
Related Links
About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Allegany County Public Schools 2026-2027 ACPS Quick Reference Calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Allegany County Public Schools, the Maryland State Department of Education, or any official school system body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official school system website.