Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 11-14, 2026 | New Teacher Onboarding Activities |
| August 17-21, 2026 | Opening activities for all teachers |
| August 24, 2026 | Schools open for grades 1-5 and 9 |
| August 24-31, 2026 | Conferences / Staggered openings for ECSE, Pre-K, and Kindergarten |
| August 25, 2026 | Schools open for grades 1-12 |
| September 7, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Labor Day |
| September 12, 2026 | Rosh Hashanah |
| September 21, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Yom Kippur |
| October 13, 2026 | Two-hour early dismissal - Professional Development |
| October 23, 2026 | End of first marking period |
| October 26, 2026 | Schools closed for all students - Teacher workday |
| November 2, 2026 | Schools closed for Elementary and Middle students - Professional Development |
| November 3, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Election Day |
| November 8, 2026 | Diwali |
| November 23-24, 2026 | Schools closed for all students - Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| November 25-27, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 8, 2026 | Two-hour early dismissal - Professional Development |
| December 24-31, 2026 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Christmas/Winter Break |
| January 1, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed - New Year's Day |
| January 15, 2027 | End of second marking period |
| January 18, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| January 19, 2027 | Schools closed for all students - Teacher workday |
| January 20, 2027 | Schools closed for all students - Semester break |
| January 26, 2027 | Mo Gaba Day |
| February 6, 2027 | Lunar New Year |
| February 9, 2027 | Two-hour early dismissal - Professional Development |
| February 15, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Presidents Day |
| March 9, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Eid al-Fitr |
| March 17, 2027 | Two-hour early dismissal - Professional Development |
| March 25, 2027 | End of third marking period |
| March 26-31, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Easter/Spring Break |
| April 1-2, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Easter/Spring Break |
| April 5, 2027 | Schools closed for all students - Teacher workday |
| May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha |
| May 21, 2027 | Last day for graduating seniors |
| May 31, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Memorial Day |
| June 11, 2027 | Last day for students - End of fourth marking period |
| June 15, 2027 | Last day for teachers |
| June 19, 2027 | Juneteenth - No school-sponsored activities |
| July 5, 2027 | Schools & Central Offices closed - Independence Day Observed |
| TBD, 2027 | Summer School begins |
Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar – Important Dates
When is the first day of school in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Schools open for grades 1–5 and 9 on August 24, 2026. Schools open for grades 1–12 on August 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break (Easter/Spring Break) runs from March 26, 2027 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break is observed from December 24, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Schools are closed for the holiday.
When is the last day of school in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day for students is June 11, 2027. The last day for teachers is June 15, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Schools and Central Offices are closed on September 7, 2026 for Labor Day.
When does the first marking period end in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first marking period ends on October 23, 2026.
When is Memorial Day in Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Schools and Central Offices are closed on May 31, 2027 for Memorial Day.
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