Montgomery County Public Schools calendar, 26–27
School year: 41 weeks · For students: 28 days off · December break: 9 days · Longest stretch: 18 school days
Worth knowing
· Schools are open Dec 21-23 (early release Dec 23); the winter closure runs Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
· Apr 22 and May 17 days off double as designated make-up days; Jun 14-17 is the end-of-year make-up window.
· The three days before Thanksgiving (Nov 23-25) are all early-release days.
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Checked against the official district calendar Friday, July 3, 2026 · If the district changes a date, the synced calendar updates itself.
Montgomery County Public Schools calendar, 26–27
The 2026-2027 school year runs from Tuesday, August 25, 2026 through Friday, June 11, 2027. Every break, holiday, and early-release day below, checked against the district's official calendar.
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What we include: every day off for students, plus districtwide schedule changes like early-release days. Grading periods and staff-only dates are left out so your calendar stays clean. Sourced from the official Montgomery County Public Schools calendar. Always confirm last-minute changes with the district.
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The year, by the numbers
School year
41 weeks
The 2026-2027 year runs Tuesday, August 25, 2026 through Friday, June 11, 2027, about 41 weeks.
For students
28 days off
Students get 28 full weekdays off during the year (breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays), plus 6 scheduled early-release days.
December break
9 days
The December closure runs Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 (9 days). Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
Longest stretch
18 school days
The longest run without a full day off is 18 school days, Sep 22 to Oct 15, 2026.
Worth knowing
- Schools are open Dec 21-23 (early release Dec 23); the winter closure runs Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
- Apr 22 and May 17 days off double as designated make-up days; Jun 14-17 is the end-of-year make-up window.
- The three days before Thanksgiving (Nov 23-25) are all early-release days.
- Aug 24 is a transition/orientation day; the first full day for everyone is Aug 25.
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Quick answers
When does MCPS start school in 2026?
Montgomery County Public Schools starts the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
When is MCPS spring break in 2027?
Spring break for Montgomery County Public Schools is Mar 26 to Apr 2, 2027.
When is MCPS winter break?
Winter break for Montgomery County Public Schools is Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
When does MCPS get out for summer 2027?
The last day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools is Friday, June 11, 2027. (Tentative per the district.)
How long is winter break for MCPS?
Montgomery County Public Schools's December break is 9 days, Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off do MCPS students get in 2026-2027?
Between the first and last day of school, Montgomery County Public Schools students get 28 full weekdays off across breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays.
When are MCPS teacher workdays (no school for students) in 2026-2027?
Montgomery County Public Schools has 5 teacher workdays when students are off in 2026-2027: Oct 16, 2026, Nov 2, 2026, Jan 25, 2027, Mar 9, 2027, and Apr 12, 2027.
When are MCPS early-release days in 2026-2027?
Montgomery County Public Schools has 4 early-release days in 2026-2027: Sep 18, 2026, Nov 23, 2026, Dec 23, 2026, and Feb 26, 2027.
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