Baltimore County Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 31, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 31, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day (Yom Kippur) | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day / MSEA Convention | October 16, 2026 | 1 day |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27, 2026 | 2 days |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 9 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | January 19, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day (Eid al-Fitr) | March 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 22–29, 2027 | 8 days |
| Professional Development Day (Eid al-Adha) | May 17, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Thursday, June 17, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The June 17 finish assumes all three snow make-up days get used - with no closures school ends June 14 - and kindergarten's first full day with buses is September 2.
Source: Baltimore County Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted November 2025. 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 County 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 County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 31, 2026.
When is Baltimore County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026.
When is Baltimore County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Baltimore County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–29, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Baltimore County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, June 17, 2027.
Has Baltimore County 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 County Public Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools serves about 110,000 students in Baltimore County. Official site: bcps.org.
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