Baltimore County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Baltimore County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 31, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 16, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 - January 3, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | January 19, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 10, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 22, 2027 - March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 14, 2027 (Mon) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Baltimore County is one of the central Maryland systems using an August 31, 2026 student start for this year, which is later than Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County, where the current data starts students on August 24. That one-week difference matters for families comparing summer camp coverage, before-care start dates, and shared custody schedules across county lines. Harford County follows the same August 31 start date, so northeast Baltimore County families comparing nearby systems will see a closer match there.
The calendar has several planning dates that are easy to miss if families only look at the major breaks. Students entering grades 6 and 9 have orientation on August 27, and the first full day of kindergarten is September 2 rather than the first systemwide student day. Baltimore County also uses three-hour early dismissals on October 30, November 25, January 15, February 10, and April 2. The November 25 early dismissal starts the Thanksgiving holiday, while April 2 falls shortly after spring break, so both can affect child care even though they are not full closures.
Make-up day language is especially important on this page. The regular student last day is June 14, 2027 if emergency closure days are not used, but June 15, June 16, and June 17 are reserved as conditional emergency closure make-up days. June 16 and June 17 are also marked with three-hour early dismissal language if they become school days. Baltimore County's spring break runs March 22-29, matching the same general window as Howard and Harford, while Baltimore City and Anne Arundel currently show later spring break windows beginning March 26.
- First day for students: August 31, 2026
- No-emergency-closure last day: June 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day for Baltimore County Public Schools students is Monday, August 31, 2026.
If no emergency closure days occur, the school year ends for Baltimore County Public Schools students on Monday, June 14, 2027. The calendar lists June 15-17 as conditional emergency closure make-up days.
Yes. The official calendar includes three emergency closure make-up days: June 15, June 16, and June 17, 2027. 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 31, 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 County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026 through January 3, 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.
Baltimore County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 26, 2026 through November 27, 2026, 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 March 22, 2027 through March 29, 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 County Public Schools lists 7 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Three-hour early dismissal on October 30, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal - Thanksgiving Holiday begins on November 25, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on January 15, 2027; Three-hour early dismissal on February 10, 2027; Three-hour early dismissal on April 2, 2027. 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.
Baltimore County Public Schools schedules 4 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: October 16, 2026 (Professional Development Day); January 19, 2027 (Professional Development Day); March 10, 2027 (Professional Development Day); May 17, 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 31, 2026) and last day (June 14, 2027), Baltimore County Public Schools students have approximately 25 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 Baltimore County Public Schools 2026-2027 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.