St. Mary'S County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No-school days
30 weekdays
14 single days + 16 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 26
2026

School year at a glance

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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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January 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Professional Day - All Teachers Report/Classroom Preparation (*DOT Dry Run Day)
Tue, Aug 18 – Tue, Aug 25
8 days off
6 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Mon, Mar 29
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

July 2026

  • Independence Day Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

  • Teacher Planning Day Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 20th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 21st No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 24th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 25th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 26th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 16th Early release
  • Professional Development Day Friday, September 25th No school

October 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 12th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 28th Early release

November 2026

  • General Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 18th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th · 1 school day off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Friday, November 27th No school

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 16th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Classes Resume Monday, January 4th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, January 20th Early release
  • Professional Development Day Friday, January 29th No school

February 2027

  • Holiday - Presidents' Day - All Monday, February 15th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 17th Early release

March 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, March 10th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Thursday, March 25th · 4 school days off Break
  • Local Holiday Friday, March 26th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th · 1 school day off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, April 7th Early release

May 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, May 26th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, June 15th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, June 16th Early release
  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

July 2027

  • Independence Day Monday, July 5th No school

Schools using this calendar

28 schools follow the St. Mary'S County Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
B
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
C
Captain Walter Francis Duke ElementaryChesapeake Charter SchoolChopticon High
D
Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology CenterDynard Elementary
E
Esperanza MiddleEvergreen Elementary School
G
George Washington Carver ElementaryGreat Mills HighGreen Holly Elementary SchoolGreenview Knolls Elementary
H
Hollywood Elementary
L
Leonardtown ElementaryLeonardtown HighLeonardtown MiddleLettie Marshall Dent ElemLexington Park Elementary
M
Margaret Brent MiddleMechanicsville Elementary
O
Oakville Elementary
P
Park Hall ElementaryPiney Point Elementary
R
Ridge Elementary
S
Spring Ridge MiddleSt. Mary'S County Evening High
T
Town Creek Elementary
W
White Marsh Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at St. Mary'S County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at St. Mary'S County Public Schools on 21 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Tuesday, August 18 (Teacher Planning Day); Wednesday, August 19 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 20 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 21 (Professional Development Day); Monday, August 24 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 25 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, September 25 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 12 (Parent-Teacher Conferences), and 11 more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1), Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Thursday, March 25) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29).
When is the first and last day of school at St. Mary'S County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at St. Mary'S County Public Schools is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
How many days off does St. Mary'S County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 30 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 14 single days off. There are also 11 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at St. Mary'S County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
Which month has the most days off at St. Mary'S County Public Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does St. Mary'S County Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 11 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: St. Mary'S County Public Schools, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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