# Prince George's County Public Schools: 2026-27 School Calendar Official 2026-27 PGCPS calendar with holidays, breaks, and early release days. Auto-syncs to Google Calendar. Never miss a school date. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/md-pgcps-bowie-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/md-pgcps-bowie-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 17, 2026 – August 24, 2026 | Teacher Professional Duty Days | Professional Development | | August 25, 2026 | First Day of School | School Start | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday | | September 16, 2026 | Professional Development | Professional Development | | October 1, 2026 – October 2, 2026 | Yom Kippur | Holiday | | October 2, 2026 | Teacher Planning Half-Day | Early Dismissal | | October 16, 2026 | Professional Development | Professional Development | | October 30, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter / Grading & Reporting | Early Dismissal | | November 3, 2026 | Election Day | Holiday | | November 11, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conferences | Professional Development | | November 25, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Break | | December 11, 2026 | Teacher Planning Half-Day | Early Dismissal | | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Break | | January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | January 22, 2027 | End of 2nd Quarter / Grading & Reporting | Early Release | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day | Holiday | | February 26, 2027 | Teacher Planning Half-Day | Early Dismissal | | March 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr / Professional Development | Professional Development | | March 26, 2027 – April 2, 2027 | Spring Break | Break | | April 9, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter / Grading & Reporting | Early Release | | April 19, 2027 | Professional Development (Potential inclement weather make-up day) | Professional Development | | May 7, 2027 | Last Day for High School Seniors only | School End | | May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha | Holiday | | May 21, 2027 | Teacher Planning Half-Day | Early Dismissal | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday | | June 15, 2027 | Last Day for Students / Early Dismissal | School End | | June 18, 2027 | Juneteenth (Observed) | Holiday | > **📅 Calendar Updates:** This calendar reflects the official Board-approved PGCPS calendar for 2026-27. Please note that dates may be subject to change due to inclement weather or other district decisions. We monitor the official calendar continuously and will update any changes within minutes. > PGCPS Board-Approved Calendar ## School Coverage This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Prince George's County Public Schools. Whether your child attends a school in Bowie, Hyattsville, Fort Washington, or any other part of the county, this calendar covers your entire district. ### Northern PGCPS (Laurel, Bowie) **Elementary Schools:** Hammond Elementary School, Gorman Crossing Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School, Bond Mill Elementary School, Montpelier Elementary School, Scotchtown Hills Elementary School, Oaklands Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School, Maryland City Elementary School, Brock Bridge Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Samuel Ogle Middle School, Benjamin Tasker Middle School, C. Elizabeth Rieg, Hammond Middle School, Chesapeake Math And It Public Charter, Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings **High Schools:** St. Vincent Pallotti High School, Laurel High School, Bowie High School, Crofton High School ### Central PGCPS (Hyattsville, Upper Marlboro) **Elementary Schools:** Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Thomas G. Pullen, University Park Elementary School, St. Jerome Academy **Middle Schools:** Thomas G. Pullen, Kenmoor Middle School, Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, Hyattsville Middle School, Nicholas Orem Middle School, Chesapeake Math & IT Academy, Kettering Middle School, College Park Academy **High Schools:** DeMatha Catholic High School, St. Ann's High School, New Hope Academy, Northwestern High School, Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC, Charles Herbert Flowers High School, Largo High School, Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School ### Southern PGCPS (Fort Washington, Clinton) **Elementary Schools:** Indian Queen Elementary School, Fort Washington Forest Elementary School, Fort Foote Elementary School, Francis T. Evans Elementary School, James Ryder Randall Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School, Clinton Grove Elementary School, Glenarden Woods Elementary School, Heather Hills Elementary School **Middle Schools:** Stephen Decatur Middle School, KIPP DC KEY Academy, Oxon Hill Middle School, Isaac Gourdine Middle School, Sandburg Middle School, Eugene Burroughs Middle School **High Schools:** Oxon Hill High School, Gwynn Park High School, Friendly High School, Surrattsville High School, Crossland High School, Frederick Douglass High School ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When is the first day of school for PGCPS in 2026? The first day of school for all students is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Teachers report for professional duty days starting August 17, 2026 (new teachers start August 11). ### When is the last day of school for PGCPS in 2027? The last day for all students is Tuesday, June 15, 2027, with early dismissal. High school seniors have their last day on Friday, May 7, 2027. ### When is Winter Break for PGCPS 2026-27? Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, January 4, 2027. ### When is Spring Break for PGCPS 2026-27? Spring Break runs from Friday, March 26 through Friday, April 2, 2027, which includes Good Friday (March 26) and Easter Monday (March 29). Students return to school on Monday, April 5, 2027. ### When is Thanksgiving Break for PGCPS 2026-27? Thanksgiving Break is Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Schools and offices are closed. Students return on Monday, November 30, 2026. ### What are the early dismissal days for PGCPS 2026-27? Early dismissal days include October 2, 2026 (Teacher Planning), October 30, 2026 (End of 1st Quarter), December 11, 2026 (Teacher Planning), January 22, 2027 (End of 2nd Quarter), February 26, 2027 (Teacher Planning), April 9, 2027 (End of 3rd Quarter), May 21, 2027 (Teacher Planning), and June 15, 2027 (Last Day). ### Are there days off for professional development in 2026-27? Yes, schools are closed for students on September 16, 2026, October 16, 2026, November 11, 2026 (Parent-Teacher Conferences), March 10, 2027 (Eid al-Fitr), and April 19, 2027. There are also several early dismissal days for teacher planning and grading. ### Is Election Day a school holiday for PGCPS? Yes, schools and offices are closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for Election Day. ### How are snow days made up for PGCPS 2026-27? PGCPS has designated April 19, 2027 as a potential inclement weather make-up day. Additional make-up days (June 16-17, 2027) may be used if needed after closures occur. ### When are the quarter end dates for PGCPS 2026-27? Quarter end dates are: 1st Quarter - October 30, 2026 (45 days), 2nd Quarter - January 22, 2027 (44 days), 3rd Quarter - April 9, 2027 (47 days), and 4th Quarter - June 15, 2027 (44 days). All quarter ends have early dismissal for grading and reporting. ### Does PGCPS observe Juneteenth? Yes, schools and offices are closed on Friday, June 18, 2027 in observance of Juneteenth. ## Official Source [Official PGCPS 2026-27 School Year Calendar](https://www.pgcps.org/about-pgcps/school-calendar/2026-2027-school-year-calendar-as-a-grid/) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the PGCPS 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. 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