Harford County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Harford 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 |
| Scheduled closing | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Scheduled closing | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Scheduled closing | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Scheduled closing | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Scheduled closing | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 22, 2027 - March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Scheduled closing | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 14, 2027 (Mon) | School Closes |
| Scheduled closing | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Harford County uses a clearly staggered opening. Grades 1-12 begin August 31, kindergarten starts September 2, and PreK starts September 9. That makes Harford a closer match to Baltimore County than to Baltimore City, Howard, or Anne Arundel, which all start major student groups on August 24 in the current data. Families with younger students should pay close attention because the first day depends heavily on grade level.
The three-hour early dismissal pattern is spread across both semesters: October 15, October 16, October 30, November 25, January 29, February 26, April 8, and the K-11 last day on June 14. November 25 falls before the two-day Thanksgiving break, so the holiday week is shorter on paper than Anne Arundel's full-week break but still requires an adjusted pickup day. Harford also lists June 10 as the last day of PreK, separate from the K-11 last day.
Weather make-up planning is straightforward but important. June 15-17 are conditional inclement-weather make-up days after the scheduled June 14 K-11 last day. Spring break runs March 22-29, matching Baltimore County and Howard more closely than Anne Arundel or Baltimore City, where the spring break window currently starts March 26.
- First day for grades 1-12: August 31, 2026
- Scheduled K-11 last day: June 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Grades 1-12 start on Monday, August 31, 2026. Kindergarten starts September 2, and PreK starts September 9.
The scheduled last day for K-11 students is Monday, June 14, 2027, with a three-hour early dismissal contingent on the final student day.
Yes. June 15, June 16, and June 17, 2027 are listed as potential inclement weather make-up days.
The first day of school for Harford 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.
Harford 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.
Harford County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 26, 2026 through November 27, 2026, 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 22, 2027 through March 29, 2027 - 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 8 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Three-hour early dismissal on October 15, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on October 16, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on October 30, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on November 25, 2026; Three-hour early dismissal on January 29, 2027. 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 (August 31, 2026) and last day (June 14, 2027), Harford County Public Schools students have approximately 22 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 184 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 4, 2027 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 2026-2027 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.