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Howard County Public Schools calendar 2026/27 (Maryland)

The next break in Howard County Public Schools is Thanksgiving Holiday, from Thursday 26 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026 (2 days).

Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 school year, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.

School year 2026/27

First day of school: Mon 24 Aug 2026 · Last day of school: Tue 8 Jun 2027

HolidayFromToDays
Labor DayMon 7 Sep 2026Mon 7 Sep 20261
Yom KippurMon 21 Sep 2026Mon 21 Sep 20261
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Staff Professional Learning/Workday Early releaseWed 30 Sep 2026Wed 30 Sep 20261
Staff Workday No school for studentsFri 16 Oct 2026Fri 16 Oct 20261
Staff Professional Learning/Workday No school for studentsWed 28 Oct 2026Wed 28 Oct 20261
Election DayTue 3 Nov 2026Tue 3 Nov 20261
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Parent/Teacher Conferences Early releaseMon 23 Nov 2026Mon 23 Nov 20261
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Parent/Teacher Conferences Early releaseTue 24 Nov 2026Tue 24 Nov 20261
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Students Off No schoolWed 25 Nov 2026Wed 25 Nov 20261
Thanksgiving HolidayThu 26 Nov 2026Fri 27 Nov 20262
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Staff Professional Learning/Workday Early releaseWed 9 Dec 2026Wed 9 Dec 20261
Winter BreakThu 24 Dec 2026Fri 1 Jan 20279
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon 18 Jan 2027Mon 18 Jan 20271
Staff Workday No school for studentsTue 19 Jan 2027Tue 19 Jan 20271
Staff Professional Learning/Workday No school for studentsWed 3 Feb 2027Wed 3 Feb 20271
Elementary Schools Close 3 Hours Early - ES Parent/Teacher Conferences Early releaseThu 11 Feb 2027Thu 11 Feb 20271
Elementary Schools Close 3 Hours Early - ES Parent/Teacher Conferences Early releaseFri 12 Feb 2027Fri 12 Feb 20271
Presidents DayMon 15 Feb 2027Mon 15 Feb 20271
Staff Professional Learning/Workday No school for studentsTue 9 Mar 2027Tue 9 Mar 20271
Spring BreakMon 22 Mar 2027Mon 29 Mar 20278
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Staff Professional Learning/Workday Early releaseThu 8 Apr 2027Thu 8 Apr 20271
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Staff Professional Learning/Workday Early releaseMon 17 May 2027Mon 17 May 20271
Memorial DayMon 31 May 2027Mon 31 May 20271
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Staff Professional Learning/Workday Early releaseWed 2 Jun 2027Wed 2 Jun 20271
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Staff Professional Workday Early releaseMon 7 Jun 2027Mon 7 Jun 20271
Schools Close 3 Hours Early - Staff Professional Workday Early releaseTue 8 Jun 2027Tue 8 Jun 20271

Public holidays in Maryland, next 12 months

DateHoliday
Wed 11 Nov 2026Veterans Day
Thu 26 Nov 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri 27 Nov 2026American Indian Heritage Day
Fri 25 Dec 2026Christmas Day
Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's Day
Mon 18 Jan 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon 15 Feb 2027Presidents' Day
Mon 31 May 2027Memorial Day
Fri 18 Jun 2027Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed
Sat 19 Jun 2027Juneteenth National Independence Day
Sun 4 Jul 2027Independence Day
Mon 5 Jul 2027Independence Day Observed
Mon 6 Sep 2027Labor Day
Mon 11 Oct 2027Columbus Day

All public holidays in the United States →

Frequently asked questions

When is Thanksgiving Holiday 2026 in Howard County Public Schools?

Thanksgiving Holiday 2026 in Howard County Public Schools is from Thursday 26 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026, 2 days including weekends.

When is Winter Break 2026 in Howard County Public Schools?

Winter Break 2026 in Howard County Public Schools is from Thursday 24 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, 9 days including weekends.

When is Spring Break 2027 in Howard County Public Schools?

Spring Break 2027 in Howard County Public Schools is from Monday 22 March 2027 to Monday 29 March 2027, 8 days including weekends.

When is the last day of school in Howard County Public Schools?

The last day of the 2026/27 school year is Tuesday 8 June 2027.

Can I add the Howard County Public Schools school holidays to my calendar?

Yes. Subscribe to the free calendar feed https://api.holibase.org/v1/school-holidays/US.ics?authority=646b78fa-bad6-507c-aee4-9e2486c451ba&lang=en in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. It updates by itself.

Sources

School yearSourceDocumentChecked
2026/27Researched by Holibasewww.hcpss.orgFri 16 Oct 2026

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