School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Baltimore City
Staff return August 18, 2026 and students start August 24. Thanksgiving runs November 25–27; winter break runs December 23 to January 3; spring break runs March 26 to April 2, 2027; the last day is June 11, 2027, an early release day.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Baltimore City Public Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 18 – 21, 2026 | Staff return — teacher worktime and professional development | School |
| August 24, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools and central office closed | School |
| September 21, 2026 | Observance day — schools closed | School |
| October 15, 2026 | Early release day — parent-teacher conferences in the afternoon | School |
| October 16, 2026 | Professional development day — schools closed for students | School |
| October 21, 2026 | Observance day — schools closed | School |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day — schools and central office closed | School |
| November 6, 2026 | Professional development day — schools closed for students | School |
| November 25 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break — schools closed | Break |
| Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Winter Break — schools closed | Break |
| January 8, 2027 | Professional development day — schools closed | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — schools closed | School |
| February 5, 2027 | Professional development day — schools closed for students | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day — schools and central office closed | School |
| March 5, 2027 | Professional development day — schools closed for students | School |
| March 10, 2027 | Wellness Day and observance day — schools closed | School |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break — schools closed | Break |
| May 7, 2027 | Professional development day — schools closed for students | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools and central office closed | School |
| June 11, 2027 | Last day of school — early release | 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 Baltimore City?
Classes start on August 24, 2026.
When is winter break in Baltimore City?
Winter break runs December 23, 2026 – January 3, 2027.
When is spring break in Baltimore City?
Spring break runs March 26, 2027 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Baltimore City?
The last day is June 11, 2027.
Does Baltimore City close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 25–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Baltimore City Public Schools, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.