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Washington County Public Schools MD Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Maryland
  • 6 teacher days

The Washington County Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from August 25, 2026 to June 8, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 25-27, winter break December 24-25, and spring break March 26-29. The table below lists all teacher workdays and early release days. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Aug 25, 2026 First Day of School for Students
School year ends Tue, Jun 8, 2027 Last Day for Students – 2½ Hour Early Dismissal
Next key date Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Washington County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Washington County Public Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 10-13, 2026 — New Teacher Induction Days
  • August 17-24, 2026 — Professional Learning Days for Teachers (No Students)
  • August 25, 2026 — First Day of School for Students

September 2026

  • September 4, 2026 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • September 7, 2026 — Labor Day (Schools & CES Closed)
  • September 28, 2026 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal

October 2026

  • October 16, 2026 — Association Day (Schools & CES Closed)

November 2026

  • November 2, 2026 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal – End of First Marking Period
  • November 3, 2026 — Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students)
  • November 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break (Schools & CES Closed)

December 2026

  • December 7, 2026 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • December 23, 2026 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • December 24-25, 2026 — Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed)
  • December 28-31, 2026 — Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed)

January 2027

  • January 1, 2027 — Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed)
  • January 15, 2027 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal – End of Second Marking Period
  • January 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools & CES Closed)
  • January 19, 2027 — Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students)

February 2027

  • February 12, 2027 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • February 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day (Schools & CES Closed)

March 2027

  • March 24, 2027 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal – End of Third Marking Period
  • March 25, 2027 — Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students)
  • March 26-29, 2027 — Spring Break (Schools & CES Closed)

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 18, 2027 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day (Schools & CES Closed)

June 2027

  • June 8, 2027 — Last Day for Students – 2½ Hour Early Dismissal
  • June 9, 2027 — Last Day for Teachers – Professional Learning Day

July 2027

Washington County Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • August 10-13, 2026 New Teacher Induction Days District source
  • August 17-24, 2026 Professional Learning Days for Teachers (No Students) District source
  • November 3, 2026 Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students) District source
  • January 19, 2027 Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students) District source
  • March 25, 2027 Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students) District source
  • June 9, 2027 Last Day for Teachers – Professional Learning Day District source

Washington County Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • July 2, 2026 Independence Day (Schools & CES Closed) Holiday
  • September 7, 2026 Labor Day (Schools & CES Closed) Holiday
  • November 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break (Schools & CES Closed) Break
  • December 24-25, 2026 Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed) Break
  • December 28-31, 2026 Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed) Break
  • January 1, 2027 Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed) Break
  • January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools & CES Closed) Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 Presidents' Day (Schools & CES Closed) Holiday
  • March 26-29, 2027 Spring Break (Schools & CES Closed) Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day (Schools & CES Closed) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Washington County Public Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now28 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated May 2, 2026.
Full term dates table

Washington County Public Schools MD 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 2, 2026Independence Day (Schools & CES Closed)
August 10-13, 2026New Teacher Induction Days
August 17-24, 2026Professional Learning Days for Teachers (No Students)
August 25, 2026First Day of School for Students
September 4, 20262 Hour Early Dismissal
September 7, 2026Labor Day (Schools & CES Closed)
September 28, 20262 Hour Early Dismissal
October 16, 2026Association Day (Schools & CES Closed)
November 2, 20262 Hour Early Dismissal – End of First Marking Period
November 3, 2026Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students)
November 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break (Schools & CES Closed)
December 7, 20262 Hour Early Dismissal
December 23, 20262 Hour Early Dismissal
December 24-25, 2026Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed)
December 28-31, 2026Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed)
January 1, 2027Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed)
January 15, 20272 Hour Early Dismissal – End of Second Marking Period
January 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools & CES Closed)
January 19, 2027Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students)
February 12, 20272 Hour Early Dismissal
February 15, 2027Presidents' Day (Schools & CES Closed)
March 24, 20272 Hour Early Dismissal – End of Third Marking Period
March 25, 2027Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students)
March 26-29, 2027Spring Break (Schools & CES Closed)
May 18, 20272 Hour Early Dismissal
May 31, 2027Memorial Day (Schools & CES Closed)
June 8, 2027Last Day for Students – 2½ Hour Early Dismissal
June 9, 2027Last Day for Teachers – Professional Learning Day

Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027 Academic Calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students is August 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break is from March 26 through March 29, 2027. Schools and CES are closed during this period.
When is Christmas Break in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with schools and CES closed.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Schools and CES are closed.
When is the last day of school in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day for students is June 8, 2027, which is a 2½ hour early dismissal day. The last day for teachers is June 9, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 18, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.
When is Presidents' Day in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is February 15, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.

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Washington County Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students is August 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break is from March 26 through March 29, 2027. Schools and CES are closed during this period.
When is Christmas Break in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with schools and CES closed.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is from November 25 through November 27, 2026. Schools and CES are closed.
When is the last day of school in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day for students is June 8, 2027, which is a 2½ hour early dismissal day. The last day for teachers is June 9, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 18, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.
When is Presidents' Day in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is February 15, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.
When is Memorial Day in Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027. Schools and CES are closed.

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