Maryland Winter Break 2026
Last school day before the break and first day back for the 7 Maryland districts we track, earliest break first. Days off in a row count weekends and any teacher workday or holiday next to the break.
| District | Last day before break | Back to school | Days off in a row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| Frederick County Public Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| Harford County Public Schools | Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 12 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Howard County Public School System | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When does winter break 2026 start in Maryland?
For most of the 7 Maryland districts we track, the last day of school before the break is December 23, 2026 (4 of 7). The earliest is December 22, 2026 and the latest December 23, 2026.
When do Maryland students go back to school in January 2027?
Most return January 4, 2027 (7 of 7 districts). The first districts are back January 4, 2027 and the last January 4, 2027.
Which Maryland district has the longest winter break?
Baltimore City Public Schools: 12 days in a row without school (December 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027), weekends and adjacent days off included. The shortest is Anne Arundel County Public Schools with 11 days.
Every date comes from the district’s own calendar and links to it on the district page. How we check the dates →