School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Anne Arundel County
Grades 1–5, 6 and 9 start August 24, 2026 and all students are in school on August 25. Thanksgiving runs November 25–27; winter break runs December 24 to January 1; spring break runs April 1–2, 2027; the last day for students is June 11, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 17 – 21, 2026 | Opening activities for all teachers | School |
| August 24, 2026 | First day for grades 1–5, 6 and 9; staggered openings for pre-K and kindergarten | School |
| August 25, 2026 | All students in school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools and central offices closed | School |
| September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur — schools and central offices closed | School |
| October 13, 2026 | Two-hour early dismissal | School |
| October 26, 2026 | Teacher workday — schools closed for students | School |
| November 2, 2026 | Teacher workday — schools closed for students | School |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day — schools and central offices closed | School |
| November 23 – 24, 2026 | Parent-teacher conferences — schools closed for students | School |
| November 25 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday — schools and central offices closed | Break |
| Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break — schools and central offices closed | Break |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — schools and central offices closed | School |
| February 9, 2027 | Two-hour early dismissal | School |
| March 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr — schools and central offices closed | School |
| March 17, 2027 | Two-hour early dismissal | School |
| April 1 – 2, 2027 | Easter and Spring Break — schools closed | Break |
| April 5, 2027 | Teacher workday — schools closed for students | School |
| June 11, 2027 | Last day for students | School |
| June 15, 2027 | Last day for teachers | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Anne Arundel County?
Classes start on August 24, 2026.
When is winter break in Anne Arundel County?
Winter break runs December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Anne Arundel County?
Spring break runs April 1–2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Anne Arundel County?
The last day is June 11, 2027.
Does Anne Arundel County close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 25–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Anne Arundel County Public Schools, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.