Washington County Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Washington County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 25, 2025 (Mon) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 (Mon) | No School |
| Association Day | October 17, 2025 (Fri) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26, 2025 - November 28, 2025 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 16, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 3, 2026 - April 6, 2026 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2026 (Tue) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2025-2026 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Washington County began the 2025-2026 student year on August 25, 2025, earlier than nearby Carroll and Harford but close to the Baltimore County and Howard County start dates that year. The listed last day is June 9, 2026 with a 2.5-hour early dismissal, but that date assumes six inclement-weather days. Families should not read June 9 as an unconditional final day because the district notes the year may extend through June 19 if needed.
The Thanksgiving week is a good example of how Washington County's make-up language affects planning. Thanksgiving Break itself is November 27-28, but November 26 is listed as a student holiday and possible additional make-up day. Spring Break dates on April 3 and April 6 are also named as possible make-up days, so a weather-heavy year could affect both a holiday week and spring travel plans before June arrives.
Early dismissals are spread across the year: August 29, September 24, October 30, December 5, December 23, January 16, February 13, March 13, April 1, May 1, and the June 9 last day. Compared with Allegany and Garrett, Washington uses two-hour early dismissals for most of these days rather than three-hour early dismissals, so pickup timing should be checked district by district.
- First day for students: August 25, 2025
- Listed last day: June 9, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Students started on Monday, August 25, 2025.
The calendar lists Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as the last day for students with a 2.5-hour early dismissal, assuming six inclement weather days.
Yes. The important notice says additional make-up days could include November 26, April 3, and April 6, and that the school year may be extended through June 19, 2026 if needed.
The first day of school for Washington County Public Schools students is Monday, August 25, 2025. 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.
Washington County Public Schools Winter Break runs from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026 — that's 8 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 12 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Washington County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 27, 2025 through November 28, 2025, 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.
Washington County Public Schools Spring Break is April 3, 2026 through April 6, 2026 - 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, Washington County Public Schools lists 11 early release or half-days for the 2025-2026 school year: Two-hour early dismissal on August 29, 2025; Two-hour early dismissal on September 24, 2025; Two-hour early dismissal on October 30, 2025; Two-hour early dismissal on December 5, 2025; Two-hour early dismissal on December 23, 2025. 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 25, 2025) and last day (June 9, 2026), Washington County Public Schools students have approximately 18 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 189 potential instructional days across the school year. Maryland school systems generally plan around state instructional-day requirements and local board-approved calendars.
Washington County Public Schools students return to class on Monday, January 5, 2026 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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Data Source: Official Washington County Public Schools 2025-2026 Academic Year Calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Washington 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.