Baltimore City Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 24, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 24, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Wellness Day / Observance Day (Yom Kippur) | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | October 16, 2026 | 1 day |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | November 6, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 10 days |
| Professional Development Day | January 8, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | February 5, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | March 5, 2027 | 1 day |
| Wellness Day / Observance Day (Eid al-Fitr) | March 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 26 – April 2, 2027 | 8 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, June 11, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The last day is a half day, and if snow closures happen school can run through June 16; some charter schools follow different dates.
Source: Baltimore City Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted February 2026. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Baltimore City Public Schools typically starts late August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Baltimore City Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is Baltimore City Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Baltimore City Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Baltimore City Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 26 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Baltimore City Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, June 11, 2027.
Has Baltimore City Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools serves about 77,000 students in Baltimore City. Official site: baltimorecityschools.org.
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