Anne Arundel County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Anne Arundel County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 24, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 26, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | January 19, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Semester Break | January 20, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 9, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 - April 5, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 11, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Anne Arundel opens the 2026-2027 year with a staggered start rather than one single first day for every student. Grades 1-5 and grades 6 and 9 begin on August 24, grades 1-12 are open on August 25, and Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten all students begin on August 31. That makes this page especially important for families with children in different grade bands, because the first week can involve different transportation, child care, and orientation needs inside the same household.
Compared with nearby Baltimore County, Anne Arundel starts a week earlier, while its June 11 last day lines up more closely with Baltimore City. Its Thanksgiving break is also longer than many central Maryland calendars because it runs November 23-27, giving students the full week. Spring break runs March 26-April 5, which is later than Baltimore County and Howard County, where the current data shows March 22-29. Families coordinating camps, shared custody, or travel with relatives in those counties should not assume the spring break weeks match.
Anne Arundel's two-hour early dismissal dates are spread across October 13, December 8, February 9, and March 17. November 2 is narrower than a regular districtwide holiday because elementary and middle school students are closed while high schools remain open. The calendar also notes inclement-weather make-up policy at the end of the year, so June planning should stay flexible until the district confirms whether unused make-up days affect the closing date.
- First day for grades 1-5 and grades 6 and 9: August 24, 2026
- Last day for students: June 11, 2027
- Inclement-weather make-up policy may affect the June closing date
Frequently Asked Questions
Anne Arundel County Public Schools opens for grades 1-5 and grades 6 and 9 on Monday, August 24, 2026. Grades 1-12 are open on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The official calendar lists Friday, June 11, 2027, as the last day for students and the end of the fourth marking period. The calendar also includes inclement-weather make-up language that can affect the June closing date.
Yes. Two-hour early dismissal dates are included in the monthly calendar because they affect student schedules and family planning.
The first day of school for Anne Arundel County Public Schools students is Monday, August 24, 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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027 — that's 7 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 11 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026, giving students 5 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 9 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Spring Break is March 26, 2027 through April 5, 2027 - 7 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 11 consecutive days for vacation planning. Note that neighboring school systems may have different Spring Break weeks, so coordinate if you have children in multiple systems.
Yes. Anne Arundel County Public Schools has designated June 11, 2027 as potential bad-weather make-up day. 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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools schedules 3 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: October 26, 2026 (Teacher Workday); January 19, 2027 (Teacher Workday); April 5, 2027 (Teacher Workday). On these days, teachers participate in training and curriculum planning while students have the day off. Parents should arrange childcare if needed, as after-school programs may also be closed.
Between the first day (August 24, 2026) and last day (June 11, 2027), Anne Arundel County Public Schools students have approximately 29 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 181 potential instructional days across the school year. Maryland school systems generally plan around state instructional-day requirements and local board-approved calendars.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027 school year calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Anne Arundel 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.