Howard County Public School System Winter Break 2026
Winter break 2026 for Howard County Public School System is Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. 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.
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Winter break in nearby districts
5 of the other 5 Maryland districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County Public School System | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | 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 |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | Dec 22-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Dec 24-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Dec 23-31, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Prince William County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Howard County Public School System winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Thursday, December 24, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Howard County Public School System students go back to school after winter break?
Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off is winter break?
seven school days. With the weekends, students are off 11 days in a row (Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
Could Howard County Public School System winter break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s board-approved 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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