Queen Anne's County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Queen Anne's County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 24, 2026 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 16, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25, 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 19, 2027 - January 20, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents' Day; weather contingency day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 - April 2, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Queen Anne's County uses a three-step opening: grades 1-6 and 9 begin August 24, grades 7-8 and 10-12 begin August 25, and pre-K and kindergarten begin August 26. That makes it one of the earlier Eastern Shore starts, similar to Dorchester and Talbot, but families should not treat August 24 as the first day for every student. The staggered pattern is especially important for transportation and sibling schedules.
This page keeps grade-band half days separate because Queen Anne's does not use only districtwide half-day labels. September 4, September 30, October 28, December 9, January 15, February 24, March 25, May 5, May 28, June 7, June 8, and June 9 are half days for all schools, while October 23 and October 29 are elementary/middle-only half days and January 14 is high-schools-only. October 30 is elementary/middle schools only closed.
The last day for students is June 9, 2027, a half day for all schools. February 15, March 31, April 1, and April 2 are weather contingency days, so the long March 26-April 2 spring break window can shrink if those days are needed. Queen Anne's ending is earlier than Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Cecil, and Kent, but weather contingencies can still affect late March and early April plans.
- First day for grades 1-6 and 9: August 24, 2026
- Last day for students: June 9, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Grades 1-6 and 9 start on Monday, August 24, 2026. Grades 7-8 and 10-12 start August 25, and pre-K and kindergarten start August 26.
The last day for students is Wednesday, June 9, 2027, and it is a half day for all schools.
Yes. February 15, March 31, April 1, and April 2, 2027 are listed as weather contingency days.
The first day of school for Queen Anne's County Public Schools students is Monday, August 24, 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.
Queen Anne's 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.
Queen Anne'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.
Queen Anne's 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, Queen Anne's County Public Schools lists 15 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Half day all schools on September 4, 2026; Half day all schools on September 30, 2026; Half day elementary/middle only on October 23, 2026; Half day all schools on October 28, 2026; Half day elementary/middle only on October 29, 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.
Between the first day (August 24, 2026) and last day (June 9, 2027), Queen Anne's County Public Schools students have approximately 24 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.
Queen Anne's 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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About This Calendar
Data Source: Official Queen Anne's County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Queen Anne'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.