Montgomery County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Montgomery County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 25, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 16, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 2, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26, 2026 - November 27, 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 | January 25, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 9, 2027 (Tue) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | April 12, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 11, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Montgomery County uses August 24 as a student transition day and August 25 as the first regular school day, which creates a softer opening than counties that send all listed students back on one date. That is different from Frederick County's much earlier August 19 start and from Anne Arundel or Howard, where August 24 is already the first listed student day for major grade groups. Families should check whether their child is part of the transition-day group before treating August 24 as a normal school day.
The early release pattern is one of the most important planning details on this calendar. MCPS lists early releases on September 18, November 23, November 24, November 25, December 23, February 26, and the June 11 last scheduled student day. The three early releases before Thanksgiving are easy to overlook because Thanksgiving break itself is only November 26-27; in practice, the whole week can require adjusted after-school coverage.
Montgomery's make-up day structure is more spread out than many nearby districts. Designated make-up days appear on April 22, May 17, and June 14-17, so weather or emergency closures could affect spring plans before the last week of school. Spring break runs March 26-April 2, close to Prince George's March 30-April 2 break but later than Howard and Baltimore County, which currently show March 22-29.
- First regular school day: August 25, 2026
- Last scheduled student day: June 11, 2027
- Designated make-up days: April 22, May 17, and June 14-17, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
The first regular school day for Montgomery County Public Schools students is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The calendar also lists Monday, August 24, 2026, as a student transition day.
The official calendar lists Friday, June 11, 2027, as the last scheduled student day, with early release for students.
No. Montgomery County Public Schools marks April 22, May 17, and June 14-17, 2027, as designated make-up days. They should be treated as conditional dates unless the district announces that they will be used.
The first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools students is Tuesday, August 25, 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.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County Public Schools Spring Break is March 26, 2027 through April 2, 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, Montgomery County Public Schools lists 7 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Early Release Day on September 18, 2026; Early Release Day on November 23, 2026; Early Release Day on November 24, 2026; Early Release Day on November 25, 2026; Early Release Day on December 23, 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.
Montgomery County Public Schools schedules 5 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: October 16, 2026 (Professional Day); November 2, 2026 (Teacher Workday); January 25, 2027 (Teacher Workday); March 9, 2027 (Professional Day). 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 25, 2026) and last day (June 11, 2027), Montgomery County Public Schools students have approximately 26 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 183 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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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Montgomery County Public Schools amended 2026-2027 school year calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Montgomery 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.