Prince George's County Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Key 2026-2027 student dates for Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) in Maryland, taken from the district’s official calendar. We list only dates we matched to that calendar, so staff-only days and single-day holidays are left to the official file.
Prince George's County Public Schools key dates 2026-2027
| First day of school | Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 |
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| Thanksgiving break | Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 – Friday, Nov 27, 2026 |
| Winter break | Monday, Dec 21, 2026 – Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Students return after winter break | Monday, Jan 4, 2027 |
| Spring break | Tuesday, Mar 30, 2027 – Friday, Apr 2, 2027 |
| Last day of school | Tuesday, Jun 15, 2027 |
Checked on . Version: Approved January 22, 2026; updated July 16, 2026.
Source file: 2026-2027-school-year-calendar.pdf
Scope: Prince George's County Public Schools calendar, not all Maryland districts. This is an independent reference, not a district-operated website.
Page content updated: . Source check dates are listed with the dates above.
Planning at a glance
- Winter break spans 10 weekdays (Monday–Friday) from Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. The first day back is Monday, Jan 4, 2027.
- Spring break spans 4 weekdays. None of the other 71 district calendars we track start spring break on Mar 30, 2027; see the spring break 2027 comparison.
- Thanksgiving break spans 3 weekdays; compare with other districts on the Thanksgiving break 2026 page.
- Weekday counts are calendar arithmetic over the listed ranges, not a count of instructional days.
Prince George's County Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar, August to June
Only the verified dates above are marked. Unmarked weekdays are not necessarily school days; check the official calendar for single-day holidays and staff days.
- First day of school
- Thanksgiving break
- Winter break
- Students return after winter break
- Spring break
- Last day of school
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Add Prince George's County Public Schools dates to your calendar
The .ics file holds 6 all-day events, exactly the dates listed above, each linked to the official source. Open it on your phone or import it into Google Calendar (Settings › Import), Apple Calendar or Outlook.
- Prince George's County Public Schools: First day of school — Aug 25, 2026
- Prince George's County Public Schools: Thanksgiving break — Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
- Prince George's County Public Schools: Winter break — Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Prince George's County Public Schools: Students return after winter break — Jan 4, 2027
- Prince George's County Public Schools: Spring break — Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
- Prince George's County Public Schools: Last day of school — Jun 15, 2027
Imported events do not update automatically; if the district revises its calendar, download the file again.
Notes from the official calendar
- Calendar scope: Prince George's County Public Schools calendar, not all Maryland districts.
- First day: August 24 is a student orientation day; August 25 is the first day of school for all students.
- June 15 is an early-dismissal last day if no emergency closures occur; April 19, June 16 and June 17 are possible make-up days. Schools are also closed March 26 (Good Friday) and March 29, before the named March 30–April 2 spring break.
- Schools and offices are closed December 21 through January 1.
- Schools and offices are closed November 25–27.
Other verified Maryland district calendars
Neighboring districts often differ by a week or more; each row applies only to the named district.
| District | First day | Spring break |
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| Montgomery County Public Schools | Aug 25, 2026 | Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 |
| Baltimore County Public Schools | Aug 31, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 |
| Howard County Public School System | Aug 24, 2026 | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 |
Prince George's County Public Schools calendar questions
When is the first day of school for Prince George's County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026, and the scheduled last day is Tuesday, Jun 15, 2027, according to the official Prince George's County Public Schools calendar. August 24 is a student orientation day; August 25 is the first day of school for all students.
When is Prince George's County Public Schools spring break 2027?
Spring break is Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027. Confirm any school-specific changes on the official calendar before booking travel.
When is Prince George's County Public Schools winter break 2026-2027?
Winter break is Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Students return Monday, Jan 4, 2027.
Is there school the week of Thanksgiving 2026 in Prince George's County Public Schools?
The official Prince George's County Public Schools calendar shows Thanksgiving break as Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. See the notes on this page for any make-up-day conditions.
Do these dates apply to every school in Maryland?
No. They apply only to Prince George's County Public Schools. Other Maryland districts set their own calendars, and individual schools or programs inside Prince George's County Public Schools can have their own schedules.