Carroll County Public Schools Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for Carroll County Public Schools is Thu, Dec 24 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026. The last day of school before the break is Wednesday, December 23, 2026, and classes resume Monday, January 4, 2027.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Students also have no school on Fri, Jan 1, 2027, which makes the time off 11 days long.
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
10 of the other 10 Maryland districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Public Schools | Dec 24-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Howard County Public School System | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Dec 23-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Harford County Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Washington County Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Chambersburg Area School District | Dec 21-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Carroll County Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Thursday, December 24, 2026 and ends Thursday, December 31, 2026.
When do Carroll County Public Schools students go back to school after winter break?
Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
six school days. With the weekends and the no-school days next to it, students are off 11 days in a row (Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Is the last day before winter break an early release day?
Yes. Wednesday, December 23, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Carroll County Public Schools winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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