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Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Tuesday
November 3
Professional Development Day
No-school days
18 weekdays
6 single days + 12 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 25
2026
Last day
Tuesday
June 8
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Professional Learning Day
Mon, Aug 17 – Mon, Aug 24
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
Thu, Dec 24 – Sun, Jan 3
11 days off
7 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 17th No school
  • Professional Development 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 Saturday, August 22nd No school
  • Professional Development Day Sunday, August 23rd No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 24th No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 25th First day
  • Early Release Saturday, August 29th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Monday, September 28th Early release

October 2026

  • Early Release Friday, October 23rd Early release
  • Early Release Friday, October 30th Early release

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Monday, December 7th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, December 23rd Early release
  • Winter Break Thursday, December 24th – Friday, January 1st · 7 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Early Release Friday, January 15th Early release
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 19th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 24th Early release
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, February 25th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Friday, March 26th – Monday, March 29th · 2 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Sunday, April 4th Early release

May 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, May 12th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Tuesday, June 8th Last day
  • Early Release Tuesday, June 29th Early release

Schools using this calendar

44 schools follow the Washington County Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
B
Barbara Ingram School For The ArtsBester ElementaryBoonsboro ElementaryBoonsboro HighBoonsboro MiddleBoyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
C
Cascade ElementaryClear Spring ElementaryClear Spring HighClear Spring Middle
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E. Russell Hicks MiddleEastern ElementaryEmma K. Doub ElementaryEvening High School
F
Fountain Rock ElementaryFountaindale Elementary
G
Greenbrier Elementary
H
Hancock ElementaryHancock Middle Senior HighHickory Elementary
J
Jonathan Hager Elementary
L
Lincolnshire Elementary
M
Marshall Street SchoolMaugansville Elementary
N
North Hagerstown HighNorthern Middle
O
Old Forge Elementary
P
Pangborn ElementaryParamount ElementaryPleasant Valley ElementaryPotomac Heights Elementary
R
Rockland Woods ElementaryRuth Ann Monroe Primary
S
Salem Avenue ElementarySharpsburg ElementarySmithsburg ElementarySmithsburg HighSmithsburg MiddleSouth Hagerstown HighSpringfield Middle
W
Washington County Job Development CenterWestern Heights MiddleWilliamsport ElementaryWilliamsport High

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Washington County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Washington County Public Schools on 14 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 17 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 18 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 19 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 20 (Professional Development Day); Friday, August 21 (Professional Development Day); Saturday, August 22 (Professional Development Day); Sunday, August 23 (Professional Development Day); Monday, August 24 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Professional Development Day), and four more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Thursday, December 24 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Friday, March 26 to Monday, March 29).
When is the first and last day of school at Washington County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Washington County Public Schools is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The last day of school is Tuesday, June 8, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Washington County Public Schools?
About 188 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Washington County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 18 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 12 weekdays of breaks plus six single days off. There are also three long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Washington County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 11 days in a row with no school, from Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (seven school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-four school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, March 30 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Washington County Public Schools?
December has the most, with six weekdays off.
Does Washington County Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has ten early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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