Frederick County Public Schools Calendar 2027-2028
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Frederick County Public Schools for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 18, 2027 (Wed) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 11, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 15, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 25, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24, 2027 - November 26, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2027 - December 31, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | January 13, 2028 - January 14, 2028 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 24, 2028 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 10, 2028 - April 17, 2028 | No School |
| Primary Election Day | April 25, 2028 (Tue) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 1, 2028 (Thu) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2027-2028 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Frederick County's 2027-2028 calendar starts students on August 18, 2027, even earlier than the district's 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 calendars. The scheduled last day is June 1, 2028 with a two-hour early dismissal, giving this page an earlier planned finish than most Maryland district pages in the data set. That early ending depends on snow-day usage.
June 5-9, 2028 are conditional snow days. Because they fall after the scheduled last day, families should keep the first full week of June flexible until the district confirms whether closures have used that buffer. This is different from districts that place some make-up days inside spring break or professional days; Frederick's 2027-2028 weather tail sits entirely in June.
The 2027-2028 break pattern shifts later in the spring: Thanksgiving Break is November 24-26, Winter Break is December 23-31, and Spring Break is April 10-17. Early dismissals appear on September 17, September 24, October 8, December 1, February 18, May 5, and June 1. April 25 is listed as Primary Election Day, so families should watch that date separately from the spring break week.
- First day: August 18, 2027
- Last day: June 1, 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
Students start on Wednesday, August 18, 2027.
The scheduled last day is Thursday, June 1, 2028, with a two-hour early dismissal.
Yes. June 5 through June 9, 2028 are conditional snow days.
The first day of school for Frederick County Public Schools students is Wednesday, August 18, 2027. 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, 2027 through December 31, 2027 — that's 7 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 11 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 3, 2028.
Frederick County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 24, 2027 through November 26, 2027, 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 10, 2028 through April 17, 2028 - 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 7 early release or half-days for the 2027-2028 school year: Two-hour early dismissal on September 17, 2027; 3.5-hour early dismissal on September 24, 2027; Two-hour early dismissal on October 8, 2027; Two-hour early dismissal on December 1, 2027; Two-hour early dismissal on February 18, 2028. 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 2027-2028 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.
Between the first day (August 18, 2027) and last day (June 1, 2028), Frederick County Public Schools students have approximately 27 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 180 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 Frederick County Public Schools 2027-2028 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.