Montgomery County Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Non-Instructional Day (no school for students and teachers; coincides with Yom Kippur) | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | October 16, 2026 | 1 day |
| Grading and Planning Day | November 2, 2026 | 1 day |
| Election Day (school system closed) | 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 |
| Grading and Reporting Day | January 25, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | March 9, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 26 – April 2, 2027 | 8 days |
| Grading and Planning Day | April 12, 2027 | 1 day |
| Non-Instructional Day / designated make-up day | April 22, 2027 | 1 day |
| Non-Instructional Day / designated make-up day | May 17, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Friday, June 11, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Some students attend an orientation day on August 24 before everyone starts August 25, and snow closures can push the finish from June 11 into the week of June 14.
Source: Montgomery County Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted April 30, 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. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
When is Montgomery County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026.
When is Montgomery County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Montgomery County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 26 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Friday, June 11, 2027.
Has Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools serves about 160,000 students in Montgomery County. Official site: montgomeryschoolsmd.org.
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