Talbot County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Talbot 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 |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 (Tue) | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 12, 2026 (Thu) | No School |
| School Closed | November 13, 2026 (Fri) | 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 |
| Transition Day | January 22, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Presidents' 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 8, 2027 (Tue) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Talbot County starts students on August 24, 2026, matching the early Eastern Shore opening used by Dorchester and Queen Anne's first grade groups. Unlike those staggered-start pages, this page lists August 24 as the student start without the same multi-day grade-band opening structure. That makes Talbot simpler at the beginning of the year but more nuanced at the end.
The end of the year is the defining feature: June 8, 2027 is the earliest possible last day with early dismissal, while June 14 is the last possible last day with early dismissal if built-in inclement-weather days are used. Families planning camps or travel should keep both dates in mind instead of assuming June 8 is fixed. This differs from Cecil and Worcester, where specific make-up days are named, and from Somerset, where the tentative last day is already June 16.
Talbot's break windows run November 25-27 for Thanksgiving, December 21-January 1 for Winter Break, and March 26-April 2 for Spring Break. Early dismissal dates include September 18, October 2, October 30, February 12, March 12, March 25, and the possible last-day dates. November 12 is a Teacher In-Service Day and November 13 is a school closure, creating a shorter week before Thanksgiving later in the month.
- First student day: August 24, 2026
- Earliest possible last day: June 8, 2027
- Last possible last day: June 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
The first day for Talbot County Public Schools students is Monday, August 24, 2026.
The calendar lists Tuesday, June 8, 2027, as the earliest possible last day for students with early dismissal, and Monday, June 14, 2027, as the last possible last day with early dismissal.
Yes. The calendar notes that four inclement-weather days are built in, so families should verify the final last-day announcement if weather days are used.
The first day of school for Talbot 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.
Talbot 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.
Talbot 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.
Talbot 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, Talbot County Public Schools lists 8 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Early dismissal on September 18, 2026; Early dismissal on October 2, 2026; Early dismissal on October 30, 2026; Early dismissal on February 12, 2027; Early dismissal on March 12, 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.
Talbot County Public Schools schedules 1 teacher-only or professional development day during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: November 12, 2026 (Teacher In-Service 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 24, 2026) and last day (June 8, 2027), Talbot County Public Schools students have approximately 27 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 180 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 Talbot County Public Schools 2026-2027 school calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Talbot 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.