Garrett County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Garrett County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 31, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Autumn Glory | October 9, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26, 2026 - November 30, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | February 1, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day - tentative make-up day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 - March 30, 2027 | 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
Garrett County starts students on August 31, 2026, almost a week after Allegany and Washington County. The first student day is a three-hour early dismissal, and the last day of school on June 4, 2027 is also a three-hour early dismissal. That gives Garrett a later start than the other Western Maryland calendars here while still ending only one day after Allegany's listed June 3 last day.
This calendar has a local feature families will recognize: Autumn Glory is listed as an October 9 closure, with a three-hour early dismissal the day before on October 8. That makes early October more locally distinctive than a generic fall schedule. Parent-Teacher Conferences are listed on February 1, and Presidents' Day on February 15 is labeled as a tentative make-up day rather than a guaranteed day off if weather changes the calendar.
Garrett's snowflake make-up dates are specific and should stay flexible: February 15, March 29, and March 30 may be used if needed. Spring Break is March 26-30, but the March 29 and March 30 entries can change if those tentative make-up days are activated. Three-hour early dismissals are frequent throughout the year, including September 23, November 10, November 25, December 23, January 15, February 26, March 17, April 19, May 24, June 3, and June 4.
- First student day: August 31, 2026
- Last day of school: June 4, 2027
- Tentative make-up days: February 15, March 30, and March 29, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
The first student day for Garrett County Public Schools is Monday, August 31, 2026, with a three-hour early dismissal.
The official calendar lists Friday, June 4, 2027, as the last day of school, with a three-hour early dismissal for students.
No. The snowflake dates are tentative make-up days. The calendar says they are used if needed and that State Board approval is required for any make-up days scheduled on a State holiday.
The first day of school for Garrett County Public Schools students is Monday, August 31, 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.
Garrett County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 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 4, 2027.
Garrett County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 26, 2026 through November 30, 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.
Garrett County Public Schools Spring Break is March 26, 2027 through March 30, 2027 - 3 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 5 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, Garrett County Public Schools lists 15 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: First student day - three-hour early dismissal on August 31, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on September 23, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on October 8, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on November 10, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on November 25, 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.
Garrett County Public Schools schedules 1 teacher-only or professional development day during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: February 1, 2027 (Parent-Teacher Conferences). 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 31, 2026) and last day (June 4, 2027), Garrett County Public Schools students have approximately 20 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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Data Source: Official Garrett County Public Schools 2026-2027 approved calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Garrett 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.