Somerset County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Somerset 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 |
| Friday before Labor Day | September 4, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | October 7, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| MSEA Convention | 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 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | February 3, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | February 24, 2027 (Wed) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 26, 2027 - March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 16, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
| Juneteenth | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Somerset County opens with select student groups on August 31, 2026, with early dismissal, and all students report September 1. That phased start is later than Dorchester, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, and Calvert, and it sits close to Wicomico's September 1 phased opening. Families should check whether their child is in the August 31 group before arranging first-day transportation or care.
The tentative last day is June 16, 2027, which is one of the later listed endings in the Eastern Shore group. June 14, June 15, and June 16 are all early dismissal days before the possible make-up tail begins. If inclement-weather days are needed, Somerset can use November 23-24, January 4, and June 21-23, so both holiday-adjacent weekdays and late June plans may be affected.
Somerset's breaks are compact but strategically placed: Thanksgiving Break is November 25-27, Winter Break is December 21-January 1, and Spring Break is March 26-29. Early dismissals also appear on September 23, October 28, November 10, December 9, January 13, March 10, and April 13. The September 4 Friday before Labor Day closure gives the first full week a different feel than systems that start earlier in August.
- First day for select groups: August 31, 2026
- First day for all students: September 1, 2026
- Tentative last day: June 16, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Somerset County Public Schools lists Monday, August 31, 2026, as the first day for select student groups with early dismissal. All students report Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
The official calendar lists Wednesday, June 16, 2027, as the tentative last day of school, with early dismissal.
No. November 23-24, January 4, and June 21-23 are marked as inclement-weather make-up days if needed.
The first day of school for Somerset 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.
Somerset 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.
Somerset 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.
Somerset County Public Schools Spring Break is March 26, 2027 through March 29, 2027 - 2 school days off. Including the weekends on either side, families have up to 4 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, Somerset County Public Schools lists 11 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: First day for select groups - early dismissal on August 31, 2026; Early dismissal on September 23, 2026; Early dismissal on October 28, 2026; Early dismissal on November 10, 2026; Early dismissal on December 9, 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.
Somerset County Public Schools schedules 3 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: October 7, 2026 (Professional Day); February 3, 2027 (Teacher Workday); February 24, 2027 (Professional Development). 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 31, 2026) and last day (June 16, 2027), Somerset County Public Schools students have approximately 26 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 182 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 Somerset County Public Schools 2026-2027 academic calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Somerset 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.