2025-2026
Official
Updated June 1, 2026

Carroll County Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026

Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Carroll County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.

First Day Sep 2, 2025
Last Day Jun 12, 2026
Thanksgiving Nov 27 - 28
Winter Break Dec 24 - Jan 2
Spring Break Apr 2 - 7

Key Dates

Event Date(s) Status
Labor Day September 1, 2025 (Mon) No School
First Day of School September 2, 2025 (Tue) School Opens
Student Holiday October 17, 2025 (Fri) 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. Holiday January 19, 2026 (Mon) No School
Student Holiday January 26, 2026 (Mon) No School
Presidents' Day February 16, 2026 (Mon) No School
Student Holiday March 16, 2026 (Mon) No School
Spring Break April 2, 2026 - April 7, 2026 No School
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 (Mon) No School
Last Day of School June 12, 2026 (Fri) School Closes

Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com

View the full 2025-2026 school year by month.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day

Calendar Notes

Carroll County opened on September 2, 2025, after Labor Day and later than Baltimore County, Howard, and Washington County. That later start is paired with a scheduled June 12, 2026 last day, but Carroll's calendar has a useful built-in flexibility note: unused emergency closing days can move the last student and teacher day earlier to June 11, June 10, June 9, or June 8.

Early dismissals are a major feature of this year. Carroll lists two-hour-and-forty-five-minute early dismissals on September 26, October 16, December 12, January 16, February 13, March 13, April 27, and May 22, with additional early dismissals tied to marking-period endings, Thanksgiving Holiday, Winter Break, and the final day. November 26 and December 23 are especially important because they shorten the day immediately before longer breaks.

Carroll's spring break runs April 2-7, which overlaps Baltimore County's longer April 2-10 spring break but extends beyond Howard's March 30-April 3 break. Graduation and certificate ceremony dates are not projected here when the source does not provide public confirmed dates; those should be planned from later school-level announcements rather than inferred from the calendar shell.

  • First day for students: September 2, 2025
  • Scheduled last day: June 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day for Carroll County Public Schools students is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

The scheduled last day for Carroll County Public Schools students is Friday, June 12, 2026, with a two-hour and forty-five-minute early dismissal. If built-in emergency closing days are unused, the last day may move earlier.

Yes. The calendar includes four emergency closing days. If one, two, three, or four are unused, the last student and teacher day moves to June 11, June 10, June 9, or June 8, 2026, respectively.

The first day of school for Carroll County Public Schools students is Tuesday, September 2, 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.

Carroll 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.

Carroll 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.

Carroll County Public Schools Spring Break is April 2, 2026 through April 7, 2026 - 4 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 6 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, Carroll County Public Schools lists 13 early release or half-days for the 2025-2026 school year: Two-hour and forty-five-minute early dismissal on September 26, 2025; Two-hour and forty-five-minute early dismissal on October 16, 2025; Marking period ends; early dismissal on November 4, 2025; Early dismissal before Thanksgiving Holiday on November 26, 2025; Two-hour and forty-five-minute early dismissal on December 12, 2025. 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.

Yes. Carroll County Public Schools has designated June 11, 2026, June 10, 2026, June 9, 2026 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.

Carroll County Public Schools schedules 2 teacher-only or professional development days during 2025-2026 when students do not attend. These include: October 17, 2025 (Professional Development Day); March 16, 2026 (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.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Carroll County Public Schools 2025-2026 School Calendar PDF.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Carroll 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.