Maryland public school systems do not share one statewide last day of school. For the 2025-2026 school year, the official Maryland State Department of Education opening and closing dates list shows last days ranging from Friday, June 5, 2026 in Garrett County Public Schools to Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Somerset County.
The table below covers all 24 Maryland local public school systems. It is based on the MSDE document 2025-2026 Opening and Closing Dates for Maryland Public Schools, revised May 28, 2026.
Quick Answer
| Question | 2026 answer |
|---|---|
| Is there one statewide Maryland last day of school? | No. Each local school system publishes its own calendar. |
| Earliest listed last day | Friday, June 5, 2026 - Garrett County Public Schools |
| Latest listed last day | Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, and Somerset |
| Most common listed last days | Friday, June 12 and Thursday, June 18, 2026 (5 systems each) |
| Data source | MSDE 2025-2026 Opening and Closing Dates, revised May 28, 2026 |
Maryland Last Day of School 2026 by District
| School system | Last day of school | Region | Source status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County Public Schools | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Western Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Central Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Central Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Central Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Calvert County Public Schools | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Southern Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Caroline County Public Schools | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
| Carroll County Public Schools | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Central Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Cecil County Public Schools | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
| Charles County Public Schools | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Southern Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Dorchester County Public Schools | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Capital Region | MSDE revised PDF |
| Garrett County Public Schools | Friday, June 5, 2026 | Western Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Harford County Public Schools | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Central Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Howard County Public School System | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Central Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Kent County Public Schools | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Capital Region | MSDE revised PDF |
| Prince George's County Public Schools | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Capital Region | MSDE revised PDF |
| Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
| Somerset County Public Schools | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
| St. Mary's County Public Schools | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Southern Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Talbot County Public Schools | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
| Washington County Public Schools | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Western Maryland | MSDE revised PDF |
| Wicomico County Public Schools | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
| Worcester County Public Schools | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Eastern Shore | MSDE revised PDF |
Last Day Date Patterns Across Maryland
Maryland's 2026 school closing dates cluster in mid-June. Friday, June 12 and Thursday, June 18 are the two most common listed dates in the MSDE table.
| Listed last day | Number of school systems |
|---|---|
| Friday, June 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 5 |
What the 2026 Dates Show
The 2026 Maryland last-day calendar is not evenly spread across June. Most school systems finish between June 11 and June 18, which means the practical planning window for many families is the second and third week of June rather than the start of the month.
The earliest listed closing date is Garrett County on June 5. That is a clear outlier in the MSDE table. Washington County and St. Mary's County follow on June 9, but most other systems continue later into the month.
The latest group is more important for statewide planning because it includes several large systems. Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Harford County, and Somerset County are all listed for June 18. Families comparing summer camp start dates, childcare coverage, shared custody schedules, or vacation plans should treat June 18 as the safer statewide planning endpoint unless they are only planning around one known school system.
Regional patterns are mixed. Central Maryland and the Capital Region include several later dates, especially Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's. The Eastern Shore has a wider spread, from Wicomico on June 11 and several June 12 systems to Somerset on June 18. Southern Maryland is also split, with St. Mary's listed on June 9, Calvert on June 11, and Charles on June 17.
District Notes for Common Searches
Howard County Public School System is listed with a Thursday, June 18, 2026 last day. That makes Howard one of the later Maryland school systems in the MSDE table for 2025-2026.
Frederick County Public Schools is listed with a Tuesday, June 16, 2026 closing date in the revised MSDE table. The FCPS calendar itself labels Tuesday, June 9 as the scheduled last day and then lists five conditional snow make-up school days: June 10, June 11, June 12, June 15, and June 16. The difference looks like seven calendar days because it crosses the June 13-14 weekend, not because the calendar lists seven snow make-up days.
Baltimore County Public Schools is listed with a Tuesday, June 16, 2026 last day. Baltimore City is also listed for Tuesday, June 16, so city and county families should still check the exact school system before making end-of-year plans.
Montgomery County Public Schools and Prince George's County Public Schools are both listed with Thursday, June 18, 2026 last days in the MSDE table.
Why Last Day Dates Can Change
The last day of school is one of the dates most likely to move after winter weather, emergency closures, or calendar adjustments. A district may publish an original scheduled last day, then later use weather make-up days or revise the closing date.
That is why this guide uses the revised MSDE opening and closing dates list for the statewide table. For final planning, families should still confirm with their school system's latest calendar, especially if they are booking summer camps, travel, childcare, or shared custody schedules.
Planning Takeaways
If your summer plan involves children from more than one Maryland school system, do not assume the earlier district's last day applies to everyone. A camp or trip that starts the week of June 8 may work for Garrett, St. Mary's, or Washington families, but it will be too early for many central Maryland and Capital Region districts.
For statewide or multi-county planning, the week of June 22 is the cleaner first full week after all MSDE-listed 2026 closing dates. For single-district planning, use the row for your school system and then check the local district calendar for final dismissal time, weather make-up language, and school-specific announcements.
Compare Last Day With Other Key Dates
If you are comparing districts for a move, childcare, summer camp, or family schedule, use the Maryland school calendar comparison page. The comparison page shows first day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and last day side by side for available calendar pages.
For the next school year, see Maryland Last Day of School 2027 and Maryland School Start Dates 2026-2027.
FAQ
When is the last day of school in Maryland in 2026?
There is no single statewide Maryland last day of school in 2026. The MSDE revised PDF lists district closing dates from Friday, June 5, 2026 through Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Which Maryland school systems end latest in 2026?
Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Somerset County are listed with Thursday, June 18, 2026 closing dates in the MSDE revised PDF.
Why do some Frederick County sources show June 9 instead of June 16?
The Frederick County Public Schools calendar labels Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as the scheduled last day and then lists five conditional snow make-up school days after it. The revised MSDE statewide closing-date list uses Tuesday, June 16, 2026 for Frederick County.
Should families rely only on this statewide table?
No. This table is useful for statewide comparison, but families should confirm final dates with the local school system before making summer camp, travel, childcare, or shared custody plans.
Source
The dates in this guide come from the Maryland State Department of Education document 2025-2026 Opening and Closing Dates for Maryland Public Schools, revised May 28, 2026.
For more detail on this site's review process, see How We Collect and Organize Maryland School Calendar Dates. If you need to understand status labels, see Official, Draft, and Projected School Calendars.