Frederick County Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Frederick County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 20, 2025 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 23, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | October 2, 2025 (Thu) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 17, 2025 (Fri) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 28, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | January 20, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 20, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 3, 2026 - April 10, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 27, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2026 (Tue) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2025-2026 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Frederick County began the 2025-2026 year on August 20, 2025, one of the earliest starts on the site for that year. That early opening gives the district a scheduled June 9, 2026 last day, but the calendar also reserves June 10-12 and June 15-16 as conditional snow make-up days. Families should treat June 9 as the planned finish, not as a guarantee after winter closures.
The calendar has several schedule changes that are not simple no-school days. September 19 is a 3.5-hour early dismissal, September 26 is a two-hour early dismissal, and October 13-15 are elementary and middle school conference schedule changes with four-hour late arrivals on October 13-14 and a 3.5-hour early dismissal on October 15. Those ES/MS labels matter because they should not be expanded to every grade level without a school-specific notice.
Frederick's breaks run November 26-28 for Thanksgiving, December 22-January 2 for Winter Break, and April 6-10 for Spring Break. That spring break is later than many central Maryland systems and follows Good Friday on April 3. Additional two-hour early dismissals on December 2, January 16, February 13, March 19, May 1, and June 9 are useful pickup-planning dates.
- First day for students: August 20, 2025
- Scheduled last day: June 9, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Students start on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
The scheduled last day is Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with a two-hour early dismissal.
Yes. June 10, June 11, June 12, June 15, and June 16, 2026 are listed as conditional snow make-up days.
The first day of school for Frederick County Public Schools students is Wednesday, August 20, 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.
Frederick County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026 — that's 10 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 16 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Frederick County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 26, 2025 through November 28, 2025, 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.
Frederick County Public Schools Spring Break is April 6, 2026 through April 10, 2026 - 5 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 9 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, Frederick County Public Schools lists 9 early release or half-days for the 2025-2026 school year: 3.5-hour early dismissal on September 19, 2025; Two-hour early dismissal on September 26, 2025; ES/MS 3.5-hour early dismissal on October 15, 2025; Two-hour early dismissal on December 2, 2025; Term ends; two-hour early dismissal on January 16, 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.
Yes. Frederick County Public Schools has designated June 10, 2026, June 11, 2026, June 12, 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.
Frederick County Public Schools schedules 4 teacher-only or professional development days during 2025-2026 when students do not attend. These include: October 17, 2025 (Professional Learning Day); October 28, 2025 (Teacher Work Day); January 20, 2026 (Teacher Work Day); March 20, 2026 (Eid al-Fitr / Teacher Work 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.
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Data Source: Official Frederick County Public Schools 2025-2026 Academic Calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Frederick 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.