Montgomery County Public Schools Winter Break 2026
Montgomery County Public Schools students are off from Thursday, December 24, 2026 through Sunday, January 3, 2027: 11 days in a row, 7 of them school days. School resumes Mon, Jan 4, 2027.
Planning notes
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) both fall inside the break.
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026, the last day before the break, is an early release day.
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Winter break in nearby districts
6 of the other 6 Maryland districts we track have winter break the same week.
| District | Winter break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery 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 |
| Howard County Public School System | December 24, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | December 21, 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 |
| Anne Arundel 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 |
| Prince William County Public Schools | December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When does Montgomery County Public Schools winter break start and end?
Winter break starts Thursday, December 24, 2026 and ends Friday, January 1, 2027.
When do Montgomery County Public Schools 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).
Is the last day before winter break an early release day?
Yes. Wednesday, December 23, 2026 is listed as an early release day.
Could Montgomery County Public Schools 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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