# Baltimore County Public Schools: 2026-27 School Calendar Official BCPS 2026-27 calendar with holidays, breaks, early dismissals, and PD days. Auto-syncs to Google Calendar for Baltimore County families. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/md-bcps-towson-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/md-bcps-towson-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 28, 2026 | Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Meeting | No Students | | August 31, 2026 | Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty | No Students | | September 1, 2026 | Systemwide Professional Development Activities | No Students | | September 2, 2026 | Teacher Classroom Preparation Day | No Students | | September 3, 2026 | Orientation Day for Students Entering Grades 6 and 9 | No Students | | September 4, 2026 | Teacher Classroom Preparation Day | No Students | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day - Schools and Offices Closed | Holiday | | September 8, 2026 | Opening Day for Students | School Start | | September 10, 2026 | First Full Day of Kindergarten (Transportation Begins) | other | | September 21, 2026 | Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students (Yom Kippur) | No Students | | October 12, 2026 | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Holiday | | October 16, 2026 | Systemwide Professional Development Day / MSEA Convention - Schools Closed for Students | No Students | | November 3, 2026 | Election Day - Schools and Offices Closed | Holiday | | November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Holiday | | November 13, 2026 | First Marking Period Ends - All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students | Early Release | | November 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins at End of School Day - Schools and Offices Close 3 Hours Early - Report Cards Distributed | Early Release | | November 26, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed | Break | | November 30, 2026 | Prekindergarten and Elementary Conference Day - Schools Closed for Elementary Students - Middle and High Schools in Session | No Students | | December 1, 2026 | Prekindergarten 3 and Prekindergarten 4 Conference Day - No Prekindergarten Sessions | No Students | | December 9, 2026 | All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students - Systemwide Professional Development | Early Release | | December 23, 2026 | Winter Break Begins at End of School Day | other | | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break - Schools and Offices Closed | Break | | January 4, 2027 | Schools Reopen After Winter Break | School Resume | | January 18, 2027 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools and Offices Closed | Holiday | | January 19, 2027 | Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students | No Students | | January 29, 2027 | Second Marking Period Ends - All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students | Early Release | | February 10, 2027 | All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students - Systemwide Professional Development | Early Release | | February 11, 2027 | Report Cards Distributed | other | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day / Washington's Birthday - Schools and Offices Closed | Holiday | | March 10, 2027 | Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students (Eid al-Fitr) | No Students | | March 19, 2027 | Spring Break Begins at End of School Day | other | | March 22, 2027 – March 29, 2027 | Spring Break - Schools Closed | Break | | March 25, 2027 | Maryland Day | Holiday | | March 30, 2027 | Schools Reopen After Spring Break | School Resume | | April 9, 2027 | Third Marking Period Ends - All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students | Early Release | | April 21, 2027 | All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students - Systemwide Professional Development | Early Release | | April 22, 2027 | Report Cards Distributed | other | | April 23, 2027 | Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Conference Day - No PreK/K Sessions | No Students | | April 26, 2027 | Prekindergarten Conference Day - No Prekindergarten Sessions | No Students | | May 17, 2027 | Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students (Eid al-Adha) | No Students | | May 28, 2027 | Last Day for Seniors | other | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - Schools and Offices Closed | Holiday | | June 1, 2027 – June 12, 2027 | Commencement Exercises | other | | June 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Observed - Schools and Offices Closed | Holiday | | June 22, 2027 | Last Day of School (if no emergency closures used) | School End | | June 23, 2027 | Inclement Weather Make-up Day #1 (if needed) | No Students | | June 24, 2027 | Inclement Weather Make-up Day #2 (if needed) | No Students | | June 25, 2027 | Inclement Weather Make-up Day #3 / Last Day if All Make-up Days Used | No Students | > **3-Hour Early Dismissal Days:** BCPS schedules multiple 3-hour early release days throughout the school year for grade reporting, professional development, and holiday transitions. On these days, all schools dismiss students 3 hours earlier than normal. Check with your school for exact dismissal times, as they vary by school level. > BCPS Board-Adopted 2026-27 Pre-Labor Day Start Calendar ## School Coverage This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Baltimore County Public Schools. Whether your child attends a school in Towson, Dundalk, Catonsville, Pikesville, Perry Hall, Owings Mills, or any other part of the county, this calendar covers your entire district across all regions and grade levels. ### Central (Towson, Timonium, Cockeysville, Lutherville) **Elementary Schools:** Hampton Elementary School, Pot Spring Elementary School, Riderwood Elementary School, Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Stoneleigh Elementary School, Summit Park Elementary School, Timonium Elementary School, West Towson Elementary School, Lutherville Laboratory School, Mays Chapel Elementary School, Padonia International Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Cockeysville Middle School, Dumbarton Middle School, Loch Raven Technical Academy, Ridgely Middle School **High Schools:** Towson High School, Dulaney High School, Loch Raven High School, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology ### Northeast (Perry Hall, White Marsh, Kingsville, Parkville) **Elementary Schools:** Perry Hall Elementary School, Honeygo Elementary School, Joppa View Elementary School, Kingsville Elementary School, Fullerton Elementary School, Harford Hills Elementary School, Rossville Elementary School, Carney Elementary School, Orems Elementary School, Vincent Farm Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Perry Hall Middle School, Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology, Pine Grove Middle School, Stemmers Run Middle School, Nottingham Middle School **High Schools:** Perry Hall High School, Parkville High School and Center for Math, Science, and Computer Science, Overlea High School and Academy of Finance, Kenwood High School ### Southeast (Dundalk, Essex, Middle River, Edgemere) **Elementary Schools:** Dundalk Elementary School, Essex Elementary School, Battle Grove Elementary School, Bear Creek Elementary School, Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School, Deep Creek Elementary School, Edgemere Elementary School, Martin Boulevard Elementary School, Middlesex Elementary School, Oliver Beach Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Victory Villa Elementary School, Villa Cresta Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Dundalk Middle School, General John Stricker Middle School, Holabird Middle School, Middle River Middle School, Sparrows Point Middle School, Deep Creek Magnet Middle School **High Schools:** Dundalk High School, Chesapeake High School, Sparrows Point High School, Eastern Technical High School, Sollers Point Technical High School ### Northwest (Pikesville, Owings Mills, Randallstown, Reisterstown) **Elementary Schools:** Pikesville Elementary School (Preinkert), Owings Mills Elementary School, Randallstown Elementary School, Reisterstown Elementary School, Cedarmere Elementary School, Church Lane Elementary Technology School, Deer Park Elementary School, Glyndon Elementary School, Hebbville Elementary School, New Town Elementary School, Red House Run Elementary School, Scotts Branch Elementary School, Timber Grove Elementary School, Winand Elementary School, Woodholme Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Pikesville Middle School, Deer Park Magnet Middle School, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, Windsor Mill Middle School, Franklin Middle School **High Schools:** Pikesville High School, Owings Mills High School, Randallstown High School, Milford Mill Academy, Franklin High School, New Town High School, Western School of Technology and Environmental Science ### Southwest (Catonsville, Lansdowne, Arbutus, Woodlawn) **Elementary Schools:** Catonsville Elementary School, Lansdowne Elementary School, Arbutus Elementary School, Baltimore Highlands Elementary School, Edmondson Heights Elementary School, Halethorpe Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School, Johnnycake Elementary School, Relay Elementary School, Westchester Elementary School, Westowne Elementary School, Woodbridge Elementary School, Woodmoor Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Catonsville Middle School, Arbutus Middle School, Lansdowne Middle School, Southwest Academy, Woodlawn Middle School **High Schools:** Catonsville High School, Lansdowne High School, Woodlawn High School, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts ### North (Hereford, Jacksonville, Sparks, Prettyboy) **Elementary Schools:** Jacksonville Elementary School, Prettyboy Elementary School, Seventh District Elementary School, Sparks Elementary School, Carroll Manor Elementary School, Warren Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Hereford Middle School **High Schools:** Hereford High School ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When is the first day of school for BCPS in 2026? The first day of school (Opening Day) for all students is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. This is a Post-Labor Day start calendar, with Labor Day falling on Monday, September 7. Orientation for students entering Grades 6 and 9 is Thursday, September 3, 2026. The first full day of Kindergarten, when transportation begins, is Thursday, September 10, 2026. ### What is the last day of school for BCPS 2026-27? If no emergency closure days are used, the last day of school is Tuesday, June 22, 2027. If all three inclement weather make-up days are needed, the last day extends to Friday, June 25, 2027. BCPS builds three make-up days into the calendar: June 23, June 24, and June 25. ### When is Winter Break for Baltimore County Public Schools 2026-27? Winter Break begins at the end of the school day on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. Schools and offices are closed from Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on Monday, January 4, 2027. ### When is Spring Break for BCPS in 2027? Spring Break begins at the end of the school day on Friday, March 19, 2027. Schools are closed Monday, March 22, through Monday, March 29, 2027. Maryland Day falls on Thursday, March 25, during this break. Students return on Tuesday, March 30, 2027. ### When are the 3-hour early dismissal days for BCPS 2026-27? BCPS schedules several 3-hour early release days throughout the year: November 13, 2026 (First Marking Period ends), November 25, 2026 (Thanksgiving early dismissal), December 9, 2026 (Professional Development), January 29, 2027 (Second Marking Period ends), February 10, 2027 (Professional Development), April 9, 2027 (Third Marking Period ends), and April 21, 2027 (Professional Development). ### When are the marking period end dates for BCPS 2026-27? The four marking periods end on: First Marking Period - Friday, November 13, 2026; Second Marking Period - Friday, January 29, 2027; Third Marking Period - Friday, April 9, 2027; Fourth Marking Period - Tuesday, June 22, 2027 (or later if make-up days are used). Marking period end days are 3-hour early dismissal days for students. ### How does BCPS handle snow days and weather closures in 2026-27? The 2026-27 BCPS calendar includes three built-in inclement weather make-up days: June 23, June 24, and June 25, 2027. If more than three emergency closures occur, BCPS will implement virtual learning for up to eight total virtual days. If closures exceed that, the calendar may be further adjusted by redesignating holidays, adjusting Spring Break, or extending the school year beyond June 25, 2027. ### Is BCPS closed for Yom Kippur in 2026? Yes. Schools are closed for students on Monday, September 21, 2026, for Yom Kippur. This day is designated as a Systemwide Professional Development Day with teachers on duty. ### Is BCPS closed for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in 2026-27? Yes. Schools are closed for students on Wednesday, March 10, 2027, for Eid al-Fitr and on Monday, May 17, 2027, for Eid al-Adha. Both days are designated as Systemwide Professional Development Days with teachers on duty. ### When are parent-teacher conferences for BCPS in 2026-27? Prekindergarten and Elementary conference day is Monday, November 30, 2026, when elementary schools are closed for students while middle and high schools remain in session. Prekindergarten 3 and 4 conferences continue on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Prekindergarten and Kindergarten conference days are Friday, April 23, and Monday, April 26, 2027. ### Is BCPS the same as Baltimore City schools? No. Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), headquartered in Towson, is a separate district from Baltimore City Public Schools. BCPS serves the suburban and rural communities surrounding Baltimore City, including Towson, Dundalk, Catonsville, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Essex, and Reisterstown. The two districts have different calendars, schedules, and administrations. ### When is the MSEA Convention day off for BCPS in 2026? Schools are closed for students on Friday, October 16, 2026, for the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) Convention. Teachers are on duty or at the convention. ### Is BCPS closed for Election Day in 2026? Yes. Schools and offices are closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for Election Day. Baltimore County schools are used as polling locations, so this is a full closure day for students and staff. ### When are commencement exercises for BCPS in 2027? The last day for seniors is Friday, May 28, 2027. Commencement exercises run from Tuesday, June 1, through Saturday, June 12, 2027. Specific dates vary by high school. Check with your individual school for its assigned commencement date. ### How many student days are in the BCPS 2026-27 school year? The BCPS 2026-27 calendar includes 183 to 184 student days (depending on grade level), minus up to 3 emergency closure days. High school and middle school students have 184 days minus closures, equaling 181 days minimum with 1,221.75 student hours. Elementary students have 183 days. The calendar runs from September 8, 2026, through June 22, 2027 (or June 25 if all make-up days are used). ### What is the AB day schedule for BCPS middle and high schools in 2026-27? BCPS middle and high schools follow an alternating AB day schedule where students attend different class blocks on A days and B days. The official AB Day Calendar for 2026-27 is published separately on the BCPS website at bcps.org/calendars. 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