Maryland School Breaks 2026 Calendar Guide

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Maryland School Breaks 2026

Maryland school break dates are set by county school systems and local calendars. Many Maryland schools have spring break in March or April, summer break from June into August, Thanksgiving break in late November, and winter break from late December into early January. Exact dates vary by county.

Accuracy note: County school systems approve their own calendars, and professional days or weather make-up days can shift the final schedule.

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Maryland school break overview

Break	Typical 2026 timing	Common length	Applies statewide?	Planning notes
Winter Break 2025–2026	Late December 2025 to early January 2026	About 1 to 3 weeks	No	County calendars can vary by a day or more on either end.
Presidents’ Day / February long weekend	Around mid-February 2026	1 to 4 days	No	Some counties also add staff days or short midwinter closures.
Spring Break 2026	March or April 2026	Usually 1 week	No	Many counties use a one-week spring recess, but the exact week is local.
Summer Break 2026	June to August	About 8 to 12 weeks	No	County calendars and weather make-up days affect the end date.
Fall Break 2026	September or October where offered	1 to 5 days	No	Not every Maryland county uses a separate fall break.
Thanksgiving Break 2026	Around November 25–27, 2026 for many counties	3 to 7 days	No	Some counties use a full week, especially if they add Wednesday or the Monday after.
Winter Break 2026–2027	Late December 2026 to early January 2027	About 1 to 3 weeks	No	Check the county PDF for the exact return date.

Major Maryland district examples

District	Official calendar source link	Spring Break 2026	Summer Break / last day or first day if available	Thanksgiving Break 2026	Winter Break 2026–2027	Notes
Montgomery County Public Schools	Official source	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	MCPS approved the 2026-2027 school calendar and posts calendar PDFs.
Prince George’s County Public Schools	Official source	March 30-April 2, 2026	June 18, 2026 last day for students	November 25-27, 2026	Check district calendar	The approved 2026-2027 school-year calendar is posted as a grid.
Baltimore County Public Schools	Official source	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	BCPS posts 2026-2027 school calendar pages on the district site.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools	Official source	Weeklong spring break	August 19, 2026 start; June 11, 2027 end	Weeklong Thanksgiving break	Two-week Christmas/Winter break	AACPS publicly discussed the recommended 2026-2027 calendar and key timing.
Howard County Public School System	Official source	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	The district calendar page explains that final dates are informational only until school year decisions are finalized.
Frederick County Public Schools	Official source	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	FCPS publishes official district pages and calendars through its website.
Baltimore City Public Schools	Official source	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	Check district calendar	City Schools states that the 2026-27 school year calendar has been approved.

Maryland school holidays and long weekends

Maryland county calendars commonly close for New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Some counties also add religious observances, professional days, and weather make-up days.
Families should verify the county calendar rather than assuming neighboring systems match.

Planning for parents

Check the county calendar first, especially if children attend different county systems or charter schools.
Watch for professional days and weather make-up days before booking travel.
Save the approved calendar PDF so you can recheck dates quickly.
Look for conference days and staff days that shorten the school week.
Book spring, summer, Thanksgiving, and winter travel early when dates are fixed.

Planning for teachers

Plan major grading windows around breaks and conference days.
Expect shorter weeks around Thanksgiving and winter holidays.
Use county-level calendar language when planning pacing guides.
Confirm whether district days off also apply to staff.

Family travel in Maryland

Maryland spring break often lands in March or April and can overlap with Easter travel demand.
Summer break dates vary across counties, so family trip planning should start with the county calendar.
Thanksgiving and winter break are the highest-demand travel periods for many families.
Compare calendars if you are coordinating with relatives in nearby counties.

Maryland School Breaks FAQ

When is Spring Break 2026 in Maryland?

Maryland spring break usually falls in March or April, but the exact week depends on the county calendar.

Do all Maryland schools have the same break dates?

No. Maryland counties set their own calendars, so neighboring systems can have different break weeks.

When does Summer Break 2026 start in Maryland?

Many Maryland counties begin summer break in June, but the exact last day changes by county and school type.

Do Maryland schools close for federal holidays?

Many do, but county calendars control the actual closure pattern.

Does Maryland have Fall Break?

Some counties do, but it is not universal across Maryland.

Where can parents find official school calendar dates?

Use the county calendar PDF or official district calendar page first.

Why do Maryland school break dates vary by county?

County school systems, professional days, and weather make-up days all affect the calendar.

Are private school calendars different?

Yes. Private and charter schools may follow a different calendar from the local public county system.