Harford County Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Harford County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled closing | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| First Day of School | September 2, 2025 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Scheduled closing | November 11, 2025 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026 | No School |
| Scheduled closing | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Scheduled closing | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 30, 2026 - April 6, 2026 | No School |
| Scheduled closing | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 12, 2026 (Fri) | School Closes |
| Scheduled closing | June 19, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Scheduled closing | June 23, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2025-2026 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Harford County started K-12 students on September 2, 2025, with PreK starting two days later on September 4. That puts Harford on the same post-Labor-Day opening date as Carroll, but later than Baltimore County and Howard. PreK also ends earlier, on June 10, while the scheduled K-11 last day is June 12 with a three-hour early dismissal.
Three-hour early dismissals are spread throughout the year: September 23, October 16, October 31, November 26, December 23, January 16, February 13, March 27, April 17, May 22, and the June 12 K-11 last day. Thanksgiving and Winter Break are only listed as November 27-28 and December 24-January 2, but the early dismissal days immediately before those breaks still affect afternoon pickup and care.
Harford keeps a longer tail of conditional inclement-weather make-up dates than many central Maryland calendars. June 15-18, June 22, and June 24 are retained as possible make-up days, with Juneteenth and other scheduled closings sitting inside that late-June window. Professional development entries are not treated as closures unless they are also listed as scheduled closings, so families should use the public key dates for student attendance planning.
- First day for K-12 students: September 2, 2025
- Scheduled K-11 last day: June 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
K-12 students start on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. PreK starts September 4.
The scheduled last day for K-11 students is Friday, June 12, 2026, with a three-hour early dismissal contingent on the final student day.
Yes. June 15, June 16, June 17, June 18, June 22, and June 24, 2026 are listed as potential inclement weather make-up days.
The first day of school for Harford County Public Schools students is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. 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.
Harford County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026 — 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 5, 2026.
Harford County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 27, 2025 through November 28, 2025, giving students 2 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 4 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.
Harford County Public Schools Spring Break is March 30, 2026 through April 6, 2026 - 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, Harford County Public Schools lists 11 early release or half-days for the 2025-2026 school year: Three-hour early dismissal on September 23, 2025; Three-hour early dismissal on October 16, 2025; Three-hour early dismissal on October 31, 2025; Three-hour early dismissal on November 26, 2025; Three-hour early dismissal on December 23, 2025. 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.
Between the first day (September 2, 2025) and last day (June 12, 2026), Harford County Public Schools students have approximately 23 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 181 potential instructional days across the school year. Maryland school systems generally plan around state instructional-day requirements and local board-approved calendars.
Harford County Public Schools students return to class on Monday, January 5, 2026 after Winter Break. The second semester typically begins on this date. Make sure your children's school supplies are restocked and any required forms are submitted before the return date. Check with your campus for any orientation or welcome-back activities.
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Data Source: Official Harford County Public Schools 2025-2026 Color Coded Calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Harford 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.