Prince George's County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Prince George's 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 16, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 16, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 2026 - November 27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 10, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 15, 2027 (Tue) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Prince George's County starts students on August 25, 2026, the same regular start date shown for Montgomery County but later than Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Charles, and Frederick in the current data. Its scheduled last day is June 15, 2027, which is later than many neighboring systems, so summer programs that begin the week of June 14 may conflict unless the program accounts for PGCPS students.
The break pattern is also distinctive. Winter break begins December 21 and runs through January 1, starting earlier than Montgomery and Baltimore County. Spring break is shorter and later, March 30-April 2, after Good Friday and the Monday after Easter are listed separately on March 26 and March 29. Families comparing with Montgomery should notice that Montgomery's spring break begins March 26, while Prince George's has a four-day spring break after the Easter closures.
PGCPS includes several early dismissal days across October 2, October 30, December 11, January 22, February 26, April 9, May 21, and the June 15 last day. November 11 is a student holiday tied to parent-teacher conferences, not just a generic day off. April 19, June 16, and June 17 are potential inclement-weather make-up days, so the calendar has both a relatively late scheduled ending and conditional dates beyond it.
- First day for students: August 25, 2026
- Scheduled last day: June 15, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Students start on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The scheduled last day for students is Tuesday, June 15, 2027, with early dismissal.
Yes. April 19, June 16, and June 17, 2027 are listed as potential inclement weather make-up days.
The first day of school for Prince George's 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.
Prince George's County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 — that's 10 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 16 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Prince George's County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 25, 2026 through November 27, 2026, giving students 3 weekdays off. With the surrounding weekends, families get 5 consecutive days away from school — enough time for out-of-state travel or extended family gatherings.
Prince George's County Public Schools Spring Break is March 30, 2027 through April 2, 2027 - 4 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 6 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, Prince George's County Public Schools lists 8 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Early dismissal on October 2, 2026; Early dismissal on October 30, 2026; Early dismissal on December 11, 2026; Early dismissal on January 22, 2027; Early dismissal on February 26, 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.
Prince George's County Public Schools schedules 1 teacher-only or professional development day during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: November 11, 2026 (Student holiday - parent-teacher conferences). 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 15, 2027), Prince George's County Public Schools students have approximately 30 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.
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Data Source: Official Prince George's County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Prince George's 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.