Maryland School Calendars 2027-2028

Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Maryland school districts, plus first and last days.

Fall break
 
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 24–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 20–31
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Mon
Apr 10–17
2028 · most common dates

Holidays and Maryland schools

Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Maryland districts we track with no school that day.

HolidayDateTypeNo school
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6 Federal holiday 100%
Columbus Day Mon, Oct 11 Federal holiday 33%
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11 Federal holiday 67%
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25 Federal holiday 100%
American Indian Heritage Day Fri, Nov 26 State holiday 100%
Christmas Day (observed) Fri, Dec 24 Federal holiday 100%
New Year's Day (observed) Fri, Dec 31 Federal holiday 100%
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 17 Federal holiday 67%
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Mon, Feb 21 Federal holiday 100%
Memorial Day Mon, May 29 Federal holiday 100%

Maryland school district calendars

Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.

District First day Last day Thanksgiving Winter break Spring break No-school days
Calvert County Public Schools Aug 24 Jun 13 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 10–17 29
Frederick County Public Schools Aug 18 Jun 1 Nov 24–26 Dec 23–31 Apr 10–17 28
Washington County Public Schools Aug 24 Jun 6 Nov 24–26 Dec 24–31 Apr 14–17 17

Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.

Maryland school calendar questions

When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Maryland?
Most often Nov 24–26, 2027: about 100% of the Maryland districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. For example: Frederick County Public Schools, Nov 24–26; Washington County Public Schools, Nov 24–26; Calvert County Public Schools, Nov 24–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Maryland?
Most often Dec 20–31, 2027: about 33% of the Maryland districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 3. For example: Frederick County Public Schools, Dec 23–31; Washington County Public Schools, Dec 24–31; Calvert County Public Schools, Dec 20–31.
When is spring break 2028 in Maryland?
Most often Apr 10–17, 2028: about 67% of the Maryland districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Tue, Apr 18. For example: Frederick County Public Schools, Apr 10–17; Washington County Public Schools, Apr 14–17; Calvert County Public Schools, Apr 10–17.
Do Maryland schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 0% of the Maryland districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 24–26.
How long is winter break in Maryland?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20–31, and most Maryland students go back Mon, Jan 3.
When does school start in Maryland?
Most often Aug 24, 2027 (about 67% of the Maryland districts we track). Frederick County Public Schools starts earliest, on Aug 18; Washington County Public Schools and Calvert County Public Schools start latest, on Aug 24.
When is the last day of school in Maryland?
Most often Jun 1, 2028 (about 33% of the Maryland districts we track). Frederick County Public Schools finishes earliest, on Jun 1; Calvert County Public Schools finishes latest, on Jun 13.
Is there school on Columbus Day in Maryland?
In most districts, yes: only about 33% of the Maryland districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 11).
Is there school on Veterans Day in Maryland?
In most districts, no: about 67% of the Maryland districts we track have no school on Veterans Day (Thu, Nov 11). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Maryland schools have?
About 25 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's fewer than the 29 we see across all districts we track.

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