Frederick County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27
The next school break in Frederick County Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Frederick County Public Schools.
48,054 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Yom Kippur | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Professional Learning Day | Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Teacher Work Day | Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Election Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 10 |
| MLK Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Work Day | Jan 19, 2027 | 1 |
| President's Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Work Day | Mar 25, 2027 | 1 |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Easter Monday | Mar 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2027 | 4 |
| Professional Learning Day | May 17, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Scheduled Day for Students | Jun 4, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Aug 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Learning Day | Oct 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Work Day | Oct 25, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 24 – 26, 2027 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 23, 2027 – Jan 1, 2028 | 10 |
| Teacher Work Day | Jan 13, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Learning Day | Jan 14, 2028 | 1 |
| MLK Day | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Teacher Work Day | Mar 24, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 10 – 13, 2028 | 4 |
| Good Friday | Apr 14, 2028 | 1 |
| Easter Monday | Apr 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Primary Election | Apr 25, 2028 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Scheduled Day for Students | Jun 1, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Frederick County Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Frederick County Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Frederick County Public Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 17 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Frederick County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
17 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Frederick County Public Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.