Montgomery County Public Schools Thanksgiving Break 2026
Montgomery County Public Schools students are off from Thursday, November 26, 2026 through Sunday, November 29, 2026: 4 days in a row, 2 of them school days. School resumes Mon, Nov 30, 2026.
Planning notes
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Thanksgiving break in nearby districts
10 of the other 10 Maryland districts we track have Thanksgiving break the same week.
| District | Thanksgiving break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Public Schools | Nov 26-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Howard County Public School System | Nov 26-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Alexandria City Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Carroll County Public Schools | Nov 26-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Montgomery County Public Schools Thanksgiving break start and end?
Thanksgiving break starts Thursday, November 26, 2026 and ends Friday, November 27, 2026.
When do Montgomery County Public Schools students go back to school after Thanksgiving break?
Monday, November 30, 2026.
How many days off is Thanksgiving break?
two school days. With the weekends, students are off 4 days in a row (Thu, Nov 26 to Sun, Nov 29, 2026).
Is the last day before Thanksgiving break an early release day?
Yes. Wednesday, November 25, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Montgomery County Public Schools Thanksgiving 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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