Cecil County Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Cecil County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 (Fri) | No School |
| 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 |
| Student Holiday | November 10, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Holiday | December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | February 9, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 6, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Holiday | April 3, 2026 - April 6, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 12, 2026 (Fri) | School Closes |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2025-2026 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Cecil County started the 2025-2026 student year on September 2, 2025, a later opening than most 2025-2026 pages already on this site. That puts Cecil closer to Carroll and Harford than to Baltimore County, Howard, Washington, or Charles, which started in late August. The last day is listed as June 12, 2026 with early dismissal for all students and the end of the fourth marking period.
The make-up-day order is unusually specific: May 22 is make-up day #1, April 8 is #2, April 7 is #3, and June 12 is #4. Because June 12 is both the listed last day and a conditional make-up day, families should read the end of the year carefully if weather closures occur. If June 12 is not needed as a make-up day, the source states schools are closed for students and it becomes a professional day for staff.
Cecil's short-break pattern is compact: Thanksgiving Holiday is November 27-28, Winter Holiday is December 24-January 2, and Spring Holiday is April 3-6. Early dismissal dates include November 7, January 26, March 5, April 2, May 1, May 29, and the June 12 last-day/make-up entry. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are named in the source but are not shown here as school closures because the reviewed calendar did not treat them as closure dates.
- First day for students: September 2, 2025
- Listed last day: June 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day for Cecil County Public Schools students is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
The calendar lists Friday, June 12, 2026 as the last day for Cecil County Public Schools students. The same date is also listed as inclement weather make-up day #4.
Yes. The calendar lists May 22, April 8, April 7, and June 12, 2026 as inclement weather make-up days, in that order.
The first day of school for Cecil 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.
Cecil County Public Schools Winter Holiday 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.
Cecil 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.
Cecil County Public Schools Spring Break is April 3, 2026 through April 6, 2026 - 2 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 4 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, Cecil County Public Schools lists 6 early release or half-days for the 2025-2026 school year: Early dismissal for all students on November 7, 2025; Early dismissal for all students on January 26, 2026; Early dismissal for all students on March 5, 2026; Early dismissal for all students on April 2, 2026; Early dismissal for all students on May 1, 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.
Cecil County Public Schools schedules 5 teacher-only or professional development days during 2025-2026 when students do not attend. These include: October 17, 2025 (Professional day - schools closed for students); November 10, 2025 (Professional day - schools closed for students); November 26, 2025 (Schools closed for students and 10-month staff); February 9, 2026 (Professional day - schools closed for students). 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 (September 2, 2025) and last day (June 12, 2026), Cecil County Public Schools students have approximately 23 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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Data Source: Official Cecil County Public Schools 2025-2026 Calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Cecil 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.