Prince George's 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 |
| Professional Development Day | September 16, 2026 | 1 day |
| Yom Kippur (schools/offices closed) | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | October 16, 2026 | 1 day |
| Election Day (schools/offices closed) | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Parent-Teacher Conference Day (Veterans Day) | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day / Eid al-Fitr observance | March 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Easter Monday | March 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 30 – April 2, 2027 | 4 days |
| Professional Development Day (potential weather make-up day) | April 19, 2027 | 1 day |
| Eid al-Adha observance (schools/offices closed) | May 17, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Tuesday, June 15, 2027 |
Worth knowing: The last day is a half day, and the April 19 day off can be taken back as a make-up day if bad weather closes schools.
Source: Prince George's County Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Prince George's 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 Prince George's County Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
When is Prince George's County Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Prince George's County Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Prince George's County Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 30 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Prince George's County Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
Has Prince George's 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 Prince George's County Public Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools serves about 131,000 students in Prince George's County. Official site: pgcps.org.
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