Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Montgomery County Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Montgomery County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 160,000 students across 210 schools in Maryland. Classes begin August 25, 2026 and end June 16, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Montgomery County Public Schools before scheduling around them.
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Common Questions
Montgomery County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 25, 2026.
Spring Break for Montgomery County Public Schools is from March 26 through March 29, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027 as part of the winter break period.
Winter Break (Systemwide Closure) runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is June 16, 2027. It is an early release day for students.
No, schools are closed on Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
Yes, Grading and Planning days (no school for students) are scheduled on November 2, 2026; January 25, 2027; and April 12, 2027.
Yes, schools are closed for Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
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