Frederick County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Frederick County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 19, 2026 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 16, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 26, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 - January 1, 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 |
| Spring Break | March 25, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 4, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Frederick County has one of the earliest starts in this group: students begin August 19, 2026. That is almost a week before Montgomery and Prince George's, five days before Howard and Anne Arundel, and twelve days before Carroll or Baltimore County. The earlier start also gives Frederick an earlier scheduled last day, June 4, which can be useful for summer planning but only if snow days do not extend the year.
This calendar is not just early; it has several unusual schedule-shift days. Families should note two-hour early dismissals on September 18, November 24, December 3, February 19, May 7, and June 4, plus 3.5-hour early dismissals on September 25 and October 30. October 28 and October 29 are four-hour late openings, which create a different planning problem than a standard early dismissal because morning transportation and before-care coverage may be affected.
Frederick's snow-day language is more expansive than many nearby systems. June 8-11 and June 14 are conditional snow days, so the apparent June 4 finish can move substantially if winter closures accumulate. Spring break runs March 26-April 2, lining up more closely with Montgomery than with Howard or Baltimore County, which currently show March 22-29.
- First day for students: August 19, 2026
- Scheduled last day: June 4, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Students start on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
The scheduled last day is Friday, June 4, 2027, with a two-hour early dismissal.
Yes. June 8, June 9, June 10, June 11, and June 14, 2027 are listed as conditional snow days.
The first day of school for Frederick County Public Schools students is Wednesday, August 19, 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.
Frederick County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027 — 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 4, 2027.
Frederick 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.
Frederick County Public Schools Spring Break is March 26, 2027 through April 2, 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, Frederick County Public Schools lists 8 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Two-hour early dismissal on September 18, 2026; 3.5-hour early dismissal on September 25, 2026; 3.5-hour early dismissal on October 30, 2026; Two-hour early dismissal on November 24, 2026; Two-hour early dismissal on December 3, 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.
The Frederick County Public Schools 2026-2027 official calendar does not list specific bad-weather make-up days. If school closures occur due to severe weather, the school system typically announces make-up plans through its website, social media, and campus communication channels. Maryland school systems may add days to the end of the school year or adjust scheduled days to meet state requirements.
Frederick County Public Schools schedules 1 teacher-only or professional development day during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: May 17, 2027 (Student holiday - professional learning day / Eid-al-Adha). 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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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Frederick County Public Schools 2026-2027 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.