Maryland spring break dates are not the same in every public school system. For the 2026-2027 school year, the earliest listed spring break or connected student no-school window in our current data begins Monday, March 22, 2027, while the latest listed end date is Monday, April 5, 2027.
The table below lists 2027 spring break dates for all 24 Maryland local public school systems. Each district name links to the full calendar page, where you can check the source status, first and last day of school, PDF download, ICS file, and other student no-school dates.
Quick Answer
| Question | 2027 answer |
|---|---|
| Is there one statewide Maryland spring break? | No. Each local school system publishes its own calendar. |
| Earliest listed spring break start | Monday, March 22, 2027 |
| Latest listed spring break end | Monday, April 5, 2027 |
| Most common start date | Friday, March 26, 2027 (13 school systems) |
| Most common end date | Monday, March 29, 2027 (14 school systems) |
| Data status | All 24 district calendars in our current 2026-2027 data are marked official. |
Maryland Spring Break 2027 Dates by School District
| School system | Spring break / connected student no-school period | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County Public Schools | Wednesday, March 24 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Western Maryland | Official |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Monday, April 5, 2027 | Central Maryland | Official |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Central Maryland | Official |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | Monday, March 22 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Central Maryland | Official |
| Calvert County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Friday, April 2, 2027 | Southern Maryland | Official |
| Caroline County Public Schools | Thursday, March 25 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
| Carroll County Public Schools | Thursday, March 25 - Tuesday, March 30, 2027 | Central Maryland | Official |
| Cecil County Public Schools | Wednesday, March 24 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
| Charles County Public Schools | Monday, March 22 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Southern Maryland | Official |
| Dorchester County Public Schools | Thursday, March 25 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Thursday, March 25 - Friday, April 2, 2027 | Capital Region | Official |
| Garrett County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Tuesday, March 30, 2027 | Western Maryland | Official |
| Harford County Public Schools | Monday, March 22 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Central Maryland | Official |
| Howard County Public School System | Monday, March 22 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Central Maryland | Official |
| Kent County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Friday, April 2, 2027 | Capital Region | Official |
| Prince George's County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Friday, April 2, 2027 | Capital Region | Official |
| Queen Anne's County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Friday, April 2, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
| Somerset County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
| St. Mary's County Public Schools | Monday, March 22 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Southern Maryland | Official |
| Talbot County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Friday, April 2, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
| Washington County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Western Maryland | Official |
| Wicomico County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
| Worcester County Public Schools | Friday, March 26 - Monday, March 29, 2027 | Eastern Shore | Official |
Spring Break Date Patterns Across Maryland
Most Maryland districts in this dataset start the spring break or connected student no-school period on Friday, March 26, 2027. A smaller group begins earlier in the week of March 22.
| Spring break start date | Number of school systems |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | 5 |
| Wednesday, March 24, 2027 | 2 |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 | 4 |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | 13 |
The end dates also vary. Many districts return after Monday, March 29, while several calendars continue into Friday, April 2 or the following Monday.
| Spring break end date | Number of school systems |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | 14 |
| Tuesday, March 30, 2027 | 2 |
| Friday, April 2, 2027 | 6 |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Monday, April 5, 2027 | 1 |
Watch for Weather Makeup Notes
Some Maryland calendars reserve possible makeup days around spring break. A possible makeup day is not the same as a guaranteed school day, but it does mean families should recheck the district calendar before booking travel or childcare.
| School system | Spring planning note |
|---|---|
| Cecil County Public Schools | March 22 and March 23 are listed as conditional inclement-weather makeup days before the March 25-29 spring holiday. |
| Garrett County Public Schools | March 29 and March 30 are listed as tentative makeup days within the spring break window. |
| Queen Anne's County Public Schools | March 31, April 1, and April 2 are listed as weather contingency days within the March 26-April 2 spring break period. |
| St. Mary's County Public Schools | March 29 is listed as a possible makeup day at the end of spring break. |
| Washington County Public Schools | March 25 and March 29 are listed as possible additional makeup days around the March 26-29 spring break period. |
Other districts may also revise calendars after publication because of board action, emergency closures, or updated official documents. For high-impact plans, use the district's latest official source as the final authority.
Why District Labels May Differ
Most Maryland school systems use the phrase "Spring Break" in the calendar data. A few use a different label, such as Easter Break, Spring Recess, or Spring Holiday.
In this guide, those labels are grouped together because they answer the same family planning question: when are students off for the spring break period in the 2026-2027 school year?
In a few districts, the official spring break label does not capture every connected student no-school day:
| School system | Official spring label | Connected student no-school context |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil County Public Schools | Spring Holiday is March 25-29. | March 24 is listed as a Virtual Professional Day, so the connected student no-school period begins March 24. March 22-23 are conditional inclement-weather makeup days, so they are not counted as guaranteed spring break days. |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Spring Break is March 26-April 2. | March 25 is listed as a student holiday, so the connected student no-school period begins March 25. |
| Prince George's County Public Schools | Spring Break is March 30-April 2. | March 26 is Good Friday and March 29 is Monday after Easter, both with schools and offices closed, so the connected student no-school period begins March 26. |
| Wicomico County Public Schools | Spring Break is March 26-29. | March 25 is listed as a Professional Development Day and possible makeup day, so it should stay conditional rather than being counted as a guaranteed spring break date. |
Compare Spring Break With Other Key Dates
If you are comparing two school systems for travel, shared custody, a move, or childcare, use the Maryland school calendar comparison page. The comparison page is especially helpful when one district has spring break in late March and another continues into early April.
You may also want to check Maryland School Start Dates 2026-2027 and When Does School Start in Maryland for 2026-2027? if you are planning beyond spring break.
How This Table Was Prepared
The dates in this guide come from the 2026-2027 calendar data currently used on Maryland School Calendar district pages. All 24 listed calendars are marked official in the current site data.
For more detail on our 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. You can also review the site's calendar source notes.
School systems can revise calendars after publication because of weather closures, emergency changes, board action, or updated official documents. For final planning, always confirm dates with the latest official school system source.