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

The first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools is Aug 25.

How do I add the MCPS 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 (Montgomery County) · 11 key dates

Tue, Aug 25First Day of SchoolAcademic

Mon, Sep 7Labor DayHoliday

Mon, Sep 21Schools ClosedHoliday

Tue, Nov 3Election DayHoliday

Nov 26 – Nov 27Thanksgiving BreakHoliday

Dec 24 – Jan 1Winter BreakHoliday

Mon, Jan 18MLK DayHoliday

Mon, Feb 15Presidents' DayHoliday

Mar 26 – Apr 2Spring BreakHoliday

Mon, May 31Memorial DayHoliday

Fri, Jun 11Last Day of SchoolAcademic

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