Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Washington County Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Washington County Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 23,000 students across 47 schools in Maryland. Classes begin August 25, 2026 and end June 9, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Washington County Public Schools before scheduling around them.
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Common Questions
Washington County Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students is August 25, 2026.
Spring Break is from March 26 through March 29, 2027. Schools and CES are closed during this period.
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with schools and CES closed.
Thanksgiving Break is from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Schools and CES are closed.
The last day for students is June 8, 2027, which is a 2½ hour early dismissal day. The last day for teachers is June 9, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 18, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.
Presidents' Day is February 15, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.
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