Montgomery County Public Schools students and staff will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026, following winter break. As the new year gets underway, several key MCPS calendar dates in January and February are important for families, students, and staff to keep in mind, including holidays, non-instructional days, and an early release.
MCPS schools and offices will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026. One week later, on Monday, January 26, 2026, there will be no school for students due to a grading and planning day marking the end of the term. Teachers will be working, but students will not report to school.
In February, schools and offices will again be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for Presidents’ Day. The following day, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is a non-instructional day. There will be no school for students or teachers. Later in the month, Friday, February 27, 2026, is scheduled as an early release day for students across the district.
As always, families are encouraged to double-check school-level communications and the official MCPS calendar for any updates or additional details as these dates approach.
