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School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Montgomery County

Students start August 25, 2026, after a transition day for incoming students on August 24. Thanksgiving closes schools November 26–27; winter break runs December 24 to January 1; spring break runs March 26–29, 2027; the last day is June 11, 2027.

Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Montgomery County Public Schools

School year dates

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DatesEventType
August 17 – 21, 2026 Professional days for teachers School
August 24, 2026 Student transition day — no instruction for most students School
August 25, 2026 First day of school School
September 7, 2026 Labor Day — schools and offices closed School
September 18, 2026 Early release day for students School
September 21, 2026 Non-instructional day — no school for students or teachers School
October 16, 2026 Non-instructional day for students — professional learning for staff School
November 2, 2026 Grading and planning day — no school for students School
November 3, 2026 Election Day — schools and offices closed School
November 23 – 25, 2026 Early release days for students School
November 26 – 27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday — schools and offices closed Break
December 23, 2026 Early release day for students School
Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break — schools and offices closed Break
January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day — schools and offices closed School
January 25, 2027 Grading and planning day — no school for students School
February 15, 2027 Presidents Day — schools and offices closed School
February 26, 2027 Early release day for students School
March 9, 2027 Non-instructional day for students (Eid al-Fitr) School
March 26 – 29, 2027 Spring Break — schools and offices closed Break
Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 Non-instructional days and systemwide closure — no school Break
April 12, 2027 Grading and planning day — no school for students School
May 31, 2027 Memorial Day — schools and offices closed School
June 11, 2027 Last day of school — early release School
June 18, 2027 Systemwide closure (Juneteenth) — schools and offices closed 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 Montgomery County?

Classes start on August 25, 2026.

When is winter break in Montgomery County?

Winter break runs December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027.

When is spring break in Montgomery County?

Spring break runs March 26–29, 2027.

When is the last day of school in Montgomery County?

The last day is June 11, 2027.

Does Montgomery County close for Thanksgiving?

Schools are closed November 26–27, 2026.

Where do these dates come from?

They come from Montgomery 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.

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