Charles County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Charles County 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 |
| Student Holiday | September 18, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 6, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Holiday Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Semester break | January 22, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Student Holiday | February 12, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 22, 2027 - March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | April 26, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 11, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
| Juneteenth observed | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Charles County begins students on August 24, 2026, earlier than Calvert and Prince George's and much earlier than the August 31 starts shown for Baltimore County, Harford, and Carroll. PreK begins August 31, so families with both PreK and older students may have two different back-to-school weeks. The scheduled student last day is June 11 with a two-hour early dismissal, but the calendar is marked subject to change.
The Southern Maryland comparison is useful here: Charles starts one day before Calvert and ends two days after Calvert's June 9 last day. Charles also uses a longer winter break, December 21-31, while Calvert's winter recess begins December 23. Spring break runs March 22-29, lining up with Howard, Baltimore County, and Harford more than with nearby Calvert, which shows March 26-April 2.
Charles has a dense set of two-hour early dismissals: September 24, October 30, November 24, December 3, December 18, January 8, February 26, March 19, April 7, April 22, May 6, May 14 for seniors, June 9, June 10, and June 11. If inclement weather closes schools, make-up days are added in order on June 14-17, so the final week can change quickly after winter storms.
- First day for students: August 24, 2026
- Scheduled last day: June 11, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day for Charles County Public Schools students is Monday, August 24, 2026.
The scheduled last day for Charles County Public Schools students is Friday, June 11, 2027, with a two-hour early dismissal. Inclement weather make-up days may shift the last day.
The calendar lists June 14, June 15, June 16, and June 17, 2027 as make-up days, added in that order if needed.
The first day of school for Charles County 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.
Charles County Public Schools Thanksgiving Holiday Break runs from November 25, 2026 through November 27, 2026 — that's 3 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 5 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, November 30, 2026.
Charles County 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.
Charles 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, Charles County Public Schools lists 15 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Two-hour early dismissal on September 24, 2026; Two-hour early dismissal on October 30, 2026; Two-hour early dismissal on November 24, 2026; Two-hour early dismissal on December 3, 2026; Two-hour early dismissal on December 18, 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.
Charles County Public Schools schedules 4 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: September 18, 2026 (Teacher workday); November 6, 2026 (Parent-teacher conferences); February 12, 2027 (Parent-teacher conferences); April 26, 2027 (Student and teacher holiday). 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), Charles County Public Schools students have approximately 31 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 179 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 Charles County Public Schools At-A-Glance 2026-27 Calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Charles 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.