When does Howard County Public Schools start school in 2026–2027?

The first day of school for Howard County Public Schools is Aug 24.

How do I add the HCPSS 2026–2027 calendar to my phone?

Tap "Add to your phone" on this page to download an .ics file with every date, then open it to import into Google Calendar or Apple Calendar.

Maryland (Howard County) · 18 key dates

Mon, Aug 24First DayAcademic

Mon, Sep 7Labor DayHoliday

Mon, Sep 21Yom KippurHoliday

Fri, Oct 16Staff Professional DayHoliday

Wed, Oct 28Staff Professional DayHoliday

Tue, Nov 3Election DayHoliday

Nov 23 – Nov 25Parent/Teacher ConferencesHoliday

Nov 26 – Nov 27Thanksgiving BreakHoliday

Dec 24 – Jan 1Winter BreakHoliday

Mon, Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. DayHoliday

Tue, Jan 19Staff Professional DayHoliday

Wed, Feb 3Staff Professional DayHoliday

Mon, Feb 15Presidents' DayHoliday

Tue, Mar 9Eid al-Fitr / Staff Professional DayHoliday

Mar 22 – Mar 29Spring BreakHoliday

Mon, May 31Memorial DayHoliday

Tue, Jun 8Last DayAcademic

Fri, Jun 18JuneteenthHoliday

Compiled from the district's published calendar and subject to change — always verify against the official HCPSS calendar.