Washington County Public Schools Calendar 2027-2028
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Washington County Public Schools for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 24, 2027 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Association Day | October 15, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 1, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24, 2027 - November 26, 2027 | No School |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2027 - December 31, 2027 | No School |
| Student Holiday | January 14, 2028 (Fri) | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 17, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 21, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Student Holiday | March 24, 2028 (Fri) | No School |
| Spring Break | April 14, 2028 - April 17, 2028 | No School |
| Schools and CES closed | April 25, 2028 (Tue) | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 6, 2028 (Tue) | School Closes |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2027-2028 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
The 2027-2028 Washington County page starts students on August 24, 2027, one day earlier than the prior two Washington County years listed on this site. The June 6, 2028 last day is again shown with a 2.5-hour early dismissal and assumes six inclement-weather days. Families comparing multiple Washington County years should notice that the district keeps the same weather-assumption style even as the exact start and break dates shift.
This year has a later spring break than the 2026-2027 calendar: April 14-17, 2028. Possible additional make-up days are listed on November 25, March 25, and March 29, which means some weather flexibility falls well before the spring break period. The April 25 schools-and-CES closure is kept as a listed closure because it affects attendance planning, even though families should still verify the district reason if it matters for work or care arrangements.
Early dismissals appear on September 3, September 22, October 14, October 29, December 23, January 13, March 10, March 23, April 13, and the June 6 last day. February 16 is different: it is a two-hour delayed arrival, not an early dismissal. That distinction matters for morning transportation and before-care planning, especially for families used to Washington County's repeated afternoon early-release pattern.
- First day: August 24, 2027
- Listed last day: June 6, 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
Students start on Tuesday, August 24, 2027.
The calendar lists Tuesday, June 6, 2028 as the last day for students with a 2.5-hour early dismissal, assuming six inclement weather days.
Yes. The calendar notes that additional make-up days could include November 25, March 25, and March 29.
The first day of school for Washington County Public Schools students is Tuesday, August 24, 2027. 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, 2027 through December 31, 2027 — that's 6 school days off. Including the adjacent weekends, families have up to 10 consecutive days for holiday travel and family time. Students return to class on Monday, January 3, 2028.
Washington County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break is November 24, 2027 through November 26, 2027, 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.
Washington County Public Schools Spring Break is April 14, 2028 through April 17, 2028 - 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 10 early release or half-days for the 2027-2028 school year: Two-hour early dismissal on September 3, 2027; Two-hour early dismissal on September 22, 2027; Two-hour early dismissal on October 14, 2027; Two-hour early dismissal on October 29, 2027; Two-hour early dismissal on December 23, 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.
Between the first day (August 24, 2027) and last day (June 6, 2028), Washington County Public Schools students have approximately 20 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 186 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 3, 2028 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 2027-2028 School 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.