Baltimore City Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Baltimore City 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 |
| Wellness Day | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 15, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 6, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 - January 3, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | January 8, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | February 5, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 5, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Wellness Day | March 10, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 - April 4, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | May 7, 2027 (Fri) | 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
Baltimore City lists August 24, 2026 as the first day for traditional schools, putting the city on an earlier opening schedule than Baltimore County and Harford County, which both start students on August 31 in the current data. The city calendar also carries an important school-type warning: it applies to most schools, while some charter schools may use a different start date. Families enrolled in charter, transformation, or school-specific programs should treat the district calendar as the baseline and still check the individual school notice.
The city calendar has a different rhythm from many county systems because it includes repeated professional development days and wellness days. Wellness days appear on September 21 and March 10, while professional development closures are listed in October, November, January, February, March, and May. Those dates can matter more than the long breaks for working families because they create scattered single-day closures through the school year.
Early release days are not just short labels here: Baltimore City defines them as days when schools release four hours after the start time. The listed early release dates include October 15, October 23, January 15, March 25, and the June 11 last day. If weather recovery is needed, June 14-16 can become instructional recovery days, so end-of-year travel should not be locked to June 11 until the district confirms final use of recovery time.
- First day for traditional schools: August 24, 2026
- Last day of school: June 11, 2027, unless inclement weather recovery days are needed
- Inclement weather recovery days: June 14-16, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day of school for traditional Baltimore City Public Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The official calendar notes that some charter schools may have a different start date.
The official calendar lists Friday, June 11, 2027, as the last day of school and an early release day, unless inclement weather recovery days are needed.
Yes. Early release dates are included because Baltimore City Public Schools defines them as days when schools release four hours after the start time.
The first day of school for Baltimore City 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.
Baltimore City Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 23, 2026 through January 3, 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.
Baltimore City Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 25, 2026 through November 27, 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.
Baltimore City Public Schools Spring Break is March 26, 2027 through April 4, 2027 - 6 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 10 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. Baltimore City Public Schools has designated June 11, 2027, June 14, 2027, June 15, 2027 as 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.
Baltimore City Public Schools schedules 7 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: October 16, 2026 (Professional Development Day); November 6, 2026 (Professional Development Day); January 8, 2027 (Professional Development Day); February 5, 2027 (Professional Development Day). 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), Baltimore City Public Schools students have approximately 30 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.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Baltimore City Public Schools 2026-2027 school calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Baltimore City 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.