Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have several early release days and scheduled school closures coming up over the next several weeks, including a five-day stretch surrounding Thanksgiving and an extended winter break.
Here are the important dates for families to keep in mind through January 1, 2027:
November 2026
Monday, November 23: Early release day for students
Tuesday, November 24: Early release day for students
Wednesday, November 25: Early release day for students
Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving holiday, schools and offices closed
Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving holiday, schools and offices closed
Students are scheduled to return on Monday, November 30.
December 2026 and Early January 2027
Wednesday, December 23: Early release day for students
Thursday, December 24: Winter break holiday, schools and offices closed
Friday, December 25: Winter break holiday, schools and offices closed
Monday, December 28: Non-instructional day, no school for students and teachers
Tuesday, December 29: Non-instructional day, no school for students and teachers
Wednesday, December 30: Systemwide closure, schools and offices closed
Thursday, December 31: Systemwide closure, schools and offices closed
Friday, January 1: New Year’s Day, schools and offices closed
Students are scheduled to return on Monday, January 4, 2027.
