Wicomico County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Wicomico County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | September 1, 2026 (Tue) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| MSEA Convention | October 16, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Student Holiday | November 2, 2026 (Mon) | 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 | January 29, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Spring Break | March 25, 2027 - March 29, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 11, 2027 (Fri) | School Closes |
| Juneteenth | June 18, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
Monthly Calendar MarylandSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Calendar Notes
Wicomico County has one of the latest starts in the Maryland district set on this site. Grades 1-6 and 9, plus specified school groups, begin September 1, 2026, and all students in grades 1-12 report September 2. That is later than most Eastern Shore systems and creates a phased opening similar in spirit to Somerset, though Wicomico's all-student grades 1-12 date is explicitly September 2.
The end of the year includes a short run of early dismissals: June 9, June 10, and June 11, with June 11 listed as the last day for students. Earlier early dismissals on March 24 and April 9 are also useful for families because they sit around the spring break and spring professional-day period. January 29 and March 25 are professional development days that are also possible make-up days, so those dates can shift from no-school planning to instructional use if needed.
Wicomico's major breaks are November 25-27, December 21-January 1, and March 26-29. Inclement-weather make-up dates include January 29, March 25, and June 14. Compared with nearby Somerset, Wicomico has an earlier listed last day but a similar late-August/early-September start pattern; compared with Worcester, Wicomico starts later but ends on the same listed June 11 date.
- First phased student day: September 1, 2026
- All grades 1-12 report: September 2, 2026
- Last day for students: June 11, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Wicomico County Public Schools opens for grades 1-6 and 9, plus specified school groups, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. All students in grades 1-12 report Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
The official calendar lists Friday, June 11, 2027, as the last day for students, with early dismissal.
No. January 29, March 25, and June 14, 2027, are listed as inclement-weather make-up days and should be treated as conditional.
The first day of school for Wicomico County Public Schools students is Tuesday, September 1, 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.
Wicomico 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.
Wicomico 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.
Wicomico 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, Wicomico County Public Schools lists 5 early release or half-days for the 2026-2027 school year: Early dismissal on March 24, 2027; Early dismissal on April 9, 2027; Early dismissal on June 9, 2027; Early dismissal on June 10, 2027; Last day for students - early dismissal on June 11, 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.
Wicomico County Public Schools schedules 3 teacher-only or professional development days during 2026-2027 when students do not attend. These include: November 2, 2026 (Professional Development Day); January 29, 2027 (Professional Development Day - possible make-up day); March 25, 2027 (Professional Development Day - possible make-up 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 (September 1, 2026) and last day (June 11, 2027), Wicomico County Public Schools students have approximately 25 weekdays off for holidays, breaks, and teacher workdays. That leaves roughly 179 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 Wicomico County Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar PDF.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Wicomico 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.