SCHOOL CALENDAR · MARYLAND
Montgomery County Schools (MD) Calendar 2026–27: Days Off & iPhone Add
Every day Montgomery County Schools (MD) students are off in 2026–27, with the next one first. Add them all to your calendar in one tap, and they update if the district changes a date.
At a glance
- Montgomery County Schools (MD)’s first day of school in 2026–27 is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Students entering Grades K, 6 and 9, students entering Grade 3 at a Grades 3–5 school, and students new to their school start Monday, August 24.
- Montgomery County Schools (MD)’s last day of school in 2026–27 is Friday, June 11, 2027, but the district may move it for bad weather.
- Montgomery County Schools (MD)’s Thanksgiving break is Thursday, November 26, 2026 through Friday, November 27, 2026.
- Montgomery County Schools (MD)’s winter break is Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, December 25, 2026. Students are also off Monday, December 28, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Montgomery County Schools (MD)’s spring break is Friday, March 26, 2027 through Monday, March 29, 2027. Students are also off Tuesday, March 30, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
Checked against Montgomery County Public Schools (MD)’s official calendar on Oct 23, 2026.
This page covers the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) traditional calendar for K–12 schools (not the innovative calendar). Other calendars: Arcola Elementary innovative calendar.
Calendar apps refresh on their own schedule, usually within a day. If the district changes a date, your calendar follows.
Download .ics (one-time copy, won’t update)Days off, month by month
July 2026
Fri, Jul 3
Independence Day (observed)
Shown here only. Not added to your calendar.
August 2026
Mon, Aug 17 – Fri, Aug 21
Preservice Days
Shown here only. Not added to your calendar.
Mon, Aug 24
Student Transition Day (first day for students entering Grades K, 6 and 9, Grade 3 at Grades 3–5 schools, and new students)
Shown here only. Not added to your calendar.
Tue, Aug 25
First day of school
September 2026
October 2026
Fri, Oct 16
No school · Professional Development
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
Fri, Jun 11
Last day of school (may change)
The district may move this date for bad weather.
Mon, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 17
Designated Make-Up Days
Shown here only. Not added to your calendar.
Mon, Jun 14
Grading and Planning
Shown here only. Not added to your calendar.
Fri, Jun 18
Systemwide Closure
Shown here only. Not added to your calendar.
About Montgomery County Schools (MD)’s calendar
- Early release days are Sep 18, Nov 23–25, Dec 23, Feb 26 and the last day, Jun 11.
- If schools close three or more days for emergencies, the possible make-up days are Apr 22, May 17 and Jun 14–17.
- Aug 24 is a Student Transition Day for students entering Grades K, 6 and 9, students entering Grade 3 in elementary schools that serve only Grades 3–5, and all students new to a school or MCPS. All other students start Aug 25.
Questions parents ask
When is the first day of school for Montgomery County Schools (MD) in 2026–27?
Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Students entering Grades K, 6 and 9, students entering Grade 3 at a Grades 3–5 school, and students new to their school start Monday, August 24.
When is the last day of school?
Friday, June 11, 2027. The district may move this date for bad weather.
When is winter break?
Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Friday, December 25, 2026. Students are also off Monday, December 28, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4.
When is spring break?
Friday, March 26, 2027 through Monday, March 29, 2027. Students are also off Tuesday, March 30, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027.
More Maryland school calendars
Not affiliated with Montgomery County Public Schools (MD). Dates can change; confirm with the district. Doesn’t include weather or emergency closures.
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