MCPS Calendar 2026-27: Montgomery County Public Schools Calendar
The next school break in Montgomery County Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Montgomery County Public Schools.
159,181 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school for students | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Non-Instructional Day | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Grading and Planning Day | Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Election Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 26 – 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 9 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Grading and Planning Day | Jan 25, 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Mar 9, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 26 – Apr 2, 2027 | 8 |
| Grading and Planning Day | Apr 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Non instructional day | Apr 22, 2027 | 1 |
| Non instructional day | May 17, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last day of school for students | Jun 11, 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 (Montgomery County Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Montgomery County Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Montgomery County Public Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 19 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 Montgomery County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
19 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Montgomery 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.