Baltimore County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
If you have been searching for “Baltimore 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 and 2027 school calendar for Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland.
Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the Baltimore County Public Schools website for their 2025-2026 approved calendar and 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 links above to view the full, original school calendar.
Baltimore County Public Schools Calendar 2024-2025
Table of Interests
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 29 Aug 2024 (Mon) | |
| Fall Break | 21 Oct 2024 (Fri) | 24 Oct 2024 (Mon) |
| Thanksgiving Break | 24 Nov 2024 (Thu) | 25 Nov 2024 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 23 Dec 2024 (Fri) | 2 Jan 2025 (Mon) |
| Spring Break | 3 Apr 2025 (Mon) | 10 Apr 2025 (Mon) |
| Last Day of School | 21 Jun 2025 (Wed) | |
| Summer Break | 22 Jun 2025 (Thu) | 25 Aug 2025 (Fri) |
School Calendar 2025-2026
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 28 Aug 2025 (Mon) | |
| Thanksgiving Break | 22 Nov 2025 (Wed) | 24 Nov 2025 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 25 Dec 2025 (Mon) | 1 Jan 2026 (Mon) |
| Spring Break | 25 Mar 2026 (Mon) | 2 Apr 2026 (Tue) |
| Last Day of School | 14 Jun 2026 (Fri) | |
| Summer Break | 17 Jun 2026 (Mon) |
Here’s the 2025-2026 Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) calendar with key dates and notes:
📆 Key Dates & Highlights (BCPS 2025-2026)
(From the “Pre-Labor Day Start” calendar file)
Teachers & School Staff Report: August 18, 2025
Systemwide Professional Development / Preparation Days: August 19–22, 2025
Student Opening Day: August 25, 2025
First Full Day Kindergarten (transport begins): August 27, 2025
🛑 Holidays, Breaks & Early Closures
Labor Day: September 1, 2025 — Schools & offices closed
Rosh Hashanah: September 23, 2025 — PD day (schools closed for students)
Yom Kippur: October 2, 2025 — PD day (schools closed for students)
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 13, 2025
First Marking Period Ends: October 31, 2025 — Schools close 3 hours early
Thanksgiving Break: November 27–28, 2025l
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19, 2026 — Schools & offices closed
Second Marking Period Ends: January 16, 2026 — schools close 3 hours early
Presidents’ Day / Washington’s Birthday: February 16, 2026 — Schools closed
Lunar New Year: February 17, 2026 — Schools & offices closed
Third Marking Period Ends / Spring Break Start: April 1, 2026 — Schools close 3 hours early
Spring Break: April 2–10, 2026
Last Day for Seniors: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day: May 25, 2026 — Schools & offices closed
Assessment & Last Days:
• June 12, 2026 — Assessment day & last day of classes for PK3/PK4
• June 15, 2026 — Assessment day, schools close 3 hours early, last day for teachers
• June 16, 2026 — Final assessment day, last day for classes & teachers (if needed)Juneteenth: June 19, 2026 — Schools & offices closed
Election Day (Schools Closed): June 23, 2026
🔄 Notes & Contingencies
The calendar includes three emergency closure (inclement weather) make-up days.
If fewer emergency days are needed, the school year may end June 11, 2026 for students, with assessment days re-designated.
The calendar uses an AB day rotation schedule for secondary schools.
Some days allow for early dismissal for grade reporting, data analysis, or professional development.
Adjustments may be made if the maximum number of virtual/remote learning days is used.
