Baltimore County Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Baltimore County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 25, 2025 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | September 23, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 2, 2025 (Thu) | No School |
| Student Holiday - MSEA Convention | October 17, 2025 (Fri) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 20, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Lunar New Year | February 17, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 20, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 2, 2026 - April 10, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | May 28, 2026 (Thu) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 11, 2026 (Thu) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2025-2026 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Baltimore County began the 2025-2026 year on August 25, 2025, which put it earlier than Carroll and Harford, both of which started students after Labor Day. The August 21 orientation for students entering grades 6 and 9 and the August 27 first full day of kindergarten are separate planning dates, so families with transition-year or kindergarten students should not rely only on the districtwide first-day field.
This year has several grade-band closures that are more specific than a regular student holiday. Prekindergarten conference days appear on November 17 and April 27, elementary students are closed for conferences on November 18, and PreK and kindergarten have a separate conference closure on April 24. Those dates do not affect every student the same way, which matters for households with children in multiple school levels.
The regular no-emergency-closure last day is June 11, 2026, but June 12, June 15, and June 16 are retained as conditional emergency closure make-up days. June 15 and June 16 also carry three-hour early dismissal language if they become school days. Spring Break runs April 2-10, later and longer than Howard's March 30-April 3 break and different from Harford's March 30-April 6 schedule.
- First day for students: August 25, 2025
- No-emergency-closure last day: June 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day for Baltimore County Public Schools students is Monday, August 25, 2025.
If no emergency closure days occur, the school year ends for Baltimore County Public Schools students on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The calendar lists June 12, June 15, and June 16 as conditional emergency closure make-up days.
Yes. The official calendar includes three emergency closure make-up days: June 12, June 15, and June 16, 2026. If more than three emergency closures occur, the district may use virtual learning or further calendar adjustments.
The first day of school for Baltimore County Public Schools students is Monday, August 25, 2025. 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 County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026 — 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 5, 2026.
Baltimore County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 27, 2025 through November 28, 2025, giving students 2 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 4 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.
Baltimore County Public Schools Spring Break is April 2, 2026 through April 10, 2026 - 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, Baltimore County Public Schools lists 8 early release or half-days for the 2025-2026 school year: Three-hour early dismissal on October 31, 2025; Three-hour early dismissal on November 14, 2025; Three-hour early dismissal - Thanksgiving Holiday begins on November 26, 2025; Three-hour early dismissal on January 16, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on February 20, 2026. Dismissal times on these days typically differ between elementary and secondary campuses, so check with your child's school for the exact schedule. Arrange childcare or after-school plans accordingly.
Between the first day (August 25, 2025) and last day (June 11, 2026), Baltimore County Public Schools students have approximately 28 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.
Baltimore County Public Schools students return to class on Monday, January 5, 2026 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.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Baltimore County Public Schools 2025-2026 School Year Calendar - Pre-Labor Day Start PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Baltimore 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.