If you have been searching for “Garrett County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027”, then you are not alone. The school calendar is essential for schools to coordinate and communicate with all the students and parents of various classes and in different schools. Because of this, a school must maintain a proper calendar that delineates student and non-student days, school and non-school days, as well as the various breaks throughout the year.
This page contains the major holiday dates from the 2026 school calendar for Garrett County Public Schools in Maryland.
Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the Garrett County Public Schools website for their 2026-2027 approved calendar. You may also wish to visit the school district homepage to check for any urgent or last-minute updates that may not have been incorporated into the official calendars.
Also note that we have incorporated non-student days such as teachers preparation days, teachers services days, and professional development days into the dates below. Visit the link above to view the full, original school calendar.
Garrett County Public Schools 2024-2025
Table of Interests
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 6 Sep 2024 (Tue) | |
| Thanksgiving Break | 24 Nov 2024 (Thu) | 28 Nov 2024 (Mon) |
| Christmas Break | 26 Dec 2024 (Mon) | 2 Jan 2025 (Mon) |
| Spring Break | 7 Apr 2025 (Fri) | 10 Apr 2025 (Mon) |
| Last Day of School | 7 Jun 2025 (Wed) | |
| Summer Break | 8 Jun 2025 (Thu) |
Garrett County Public Schools Calendar (2025-2026)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 26-27, 2025 | Teacher Workdays (10-month employees return) |
| August 28-29, 2025 | Staff Development/Professional Days |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day (GCPS Closed) |
| September 2, 2025 | First Student Day (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| September 17, 2025 | Staff Development (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| October 9, 2025 | Staff Development (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| October 10, 2025 | Autumn Glory (GCPS Closed) |
| November 26, 2025 | Three-hour early dismissal for students |
| November 27-28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break (GCPS Closed) |
| December 1, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break (GCPS Closed) |
| December 23, 2025 | Three-hour early dismissal for students |
| December 24-31, 2025 | Winter Break (GCPS Closed) |
| January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day (GCPS Closed) |
| January 2, 2026 | Staff Development (No school for students) |
| January 5, 2026 | Schools Reopen |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (GCPS Closed) – Make-up Day |
| January 26, 2026 | Professional Day** (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| January 29, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a.m.-6:30p.m. (Schools Closed) |
| February 16, 2026 | Presidents’ Day (GCPS Closed) – Make-up Day |
| February 27, 2026 | Staff Development (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| March 25, 2026 | Staff Development (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday (GCPS Closed) |
| April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday (GCPS Closed) – Make-up Day |
| April 20, 2026 | Staff Development (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| May 21, 2026 | Staff Development (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (GCPS Closed) |
| May 30, 2026 | High School Graduation |
| June 3, 2026 | Three-hour early dismissal for students |
| June 4, 2026 | Last day of School (Three-hour early dismissal for students) |
| June 5, 2026 | Professional Day (Last day for teachers) |