HCPSS Calendar 2026-27: Howard County Public School System Calendar
The next school break in Howard County Public School System is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Howard County Public School System.
57,565 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day For K-12 Students | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Yom Kippur | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Schools Closed For Students - Staff Workday | Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Schools Closed For Students - Staff Professional Learning/Workday | Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Election Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 9 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools Closed For Students - Staff Professional Workday | Jan 19, 2027 | 1 |
| Schools Closed For Students - Staff Professional Learning Day | Feb 3, 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Eid al Fitr; Staff Professional Learning/Workday | Mar 9, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 22 – 29, 2027 | 8 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Scheduled Day | Jun 8, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Howard County Public School System). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Howard County Public School System this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Howard County Public School System have 3 breaks, adding up to 20 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 Howard County Public School System have in 2026-2027?
20 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Howard County Public School System?
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.