If you’re looking for DMV public school calendars for the 2025-26 school year, we’ve compiled the most important school holidays, breaks and start and end dates for districts across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Whether planning family vacations or managing childcare schedules, this guide includes key academic dates from D.C. Public Schools, Montgomery County, Fairfax County and more.
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District of Columbia
- First Day of School: Aug. 25, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Apr. 13-17, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 17, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit dcps.dc.gov.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 25, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Labor Day) | Sep. 1, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Parent Teacher Conference Day) | Oct. 9, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Professional Development) | Oct. 10, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Columbus Day) | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Records Day/Professional Development) | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Veterans Day) | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Records Day/Professional Development) | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Professional Development) | Feb. 13, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (President’s Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Parent Teacher Conference) | Mar. 12, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Holiday) | Mar. 13, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Records Day/Professional Development) | Apr. 6, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Apr. 13-17, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| June 2026 | No School (Holiday) | Jun. 16, 2026 |
Maryland
- First Day of School: Aug. 26, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 24, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 17, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit montgomeryschoolsmd.org.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 26, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Labor Day) | Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Rosh Hashanah) | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Professional Development) | Oct. 17, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Grading/Planning) | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Grading/Planning) | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (President’s Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Non-Instructional Day) | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Professional Development) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30 – Apr. 3, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Holiday) | Apr. 6, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Grading/Planning) | Apr. 15, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Non-Instructional Day) | May 27, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School | Jun. 17, 2026 |
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEY DATES
- First Day of School: Aug. 26, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26–28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30–Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 12, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit pgcps.org.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 26, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Labor Day) | Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | Early Dismissal (Teacher Planning Day) | Sep. 12, 2025 |
| October 2025 | Early Dismissal (End of First Quarter) | Oct. 31, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences) | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26–28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | Early Dismissal (Grading and Reporting Day) | Dec. 19, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | Early Dismissal (End of Second Quarter) | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| February 2026 | Early Dismissal (Grading and Reporting Day) | Feb. 13, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Presidents Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| March 2026 | Early Dismissal (End of Third Quarter) | Mar. 27, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30–Apr. 3, 2026 |
| April 2026 | Early Dismissal (Grading and Reporting Day) | Apr. 22, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School (Early Dismissal) | Jun. 12, 2026 |
HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM KEY DATES
- First Day of School (K–12): Aug. 25, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27–28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 24, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30–Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 18, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit hcpss.org.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School (K–12 students) | Aug. 25, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Labor Day) | Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Rosh Hashanah) | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School for Students (MSEA Convention/Professional Work Day) | Oct. 17, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School for Students (Parent-Teacher Conferences) | Nov. 26, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 27–28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 24, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School for Students (Professional Work Day) | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School for Students (Countywide Professional Learning Day) | Feb. 4, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Presidents Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School for Students (Professional Work and Development Day) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30–Apr. 3, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Eid al-Adha) | May 27, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School (Early Dismissal) | Jun. 18, 2026 |
Note: HCPSS schedules several early dismissal days throughout the year for professional learning, parent-teacher conferences and end-of-quarter planning. Pre-K and RECC students follow a slightly different schedule for the first day of school (Aug. 28) and are not included in early dismissal days. Visit hcpss.org for the complete list of early release dates and any calendar updates.
Early dismissal days are not full closures. Students attend school but are dismissed early to allow staff time for grading, planning and reporting. Specific dismissal times vary by school level. Be sure to check pgcps.org for the most current information, as dates are subject to change due to inclement weather make-up days.
Virginia
- First Day of School: Aug. 18, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 17, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit fcps.edu.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 18, 2025 |
| August 2025 | No School (Labor Day Break) | Aug. 29 – Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Rosh Hashanah) | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Staff Development Day for Staff) | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 21, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (School Planning Day for Staff) | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Teacher Workday for Staff and Election Day) | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Veterans Day) | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Staff Development Day for Staff) | Jan. 29, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Teacher Workday for Staff) | Jan. 30, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Professional Workday for Staff) | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Eid al-Fitr) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30 – Apr. 3, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (School Planning Day for Staff) | Apr. 6, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Teacher Workday for Staff and Orthodox Good Friday) | Apr. 10, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Teacher Workday for Staff) | May 26, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Eid al-Adha) | May 27, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School | Jun. 17, 2026 |
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEY DATES
- First Day of School: Aug. 25, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 18, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit apsva.us.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 25, 2025 |
| August 2025 | No School (Labor Day Break) | Aug. 29 – Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Rosh Hashanah) | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Elementary School/Middle School Conference) | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 21, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Grading Period) | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Veterans Day) | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Grading Period) | Jan. 30, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Eid al-Fitr) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30 – Apr. 3, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Grading Period) | Apr. 13, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Holiday) | May 26, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Eid al-Adha) | May 27, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School | Jun. 18, 2026 |
ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEY DATES
- First Day of School: Aug. 18, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 12, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit acps.k12.va.us.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 18, 2025 |
| August 2025 | No School (Labor Day Break) | Aug. 29 – Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Rosh Hashanah) | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Elementary, Middle and High School Conferences) | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Professional Learning Day) | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Teacher Workday and Election Day) | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Elementary, Middle and High School Conferences) | Nov. 10, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Veterans Day) | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Professional Learning Day) | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Teacher Work Day) | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Presidents’ Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Elementary, Middle and High School Conferences) | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Eid al-Fitr) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30 – Apr. 3, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Teacher Work Day) | Apr. 6, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Eid al-Adha) | May 27, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School | Jun. 12, 2026 |
LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEY DATES
- First Day of School: Aug. 21, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 15, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit lcps.org.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 21, 2025 |
| August 2025 | No School (Labor Day Break) | Aug. 29, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Labor Day Break) | Sep. 1, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Staff Development Day for Staff) | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Student Holiday) | Oct. 31, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Student Holiday) | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Student Holiday) | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Student Holiday) | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Presidents’ Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Holiday) | Feb. 17, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Holiday) | Mar. 19, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Eid al-Fitr) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30 – Apr. 3, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Orthodox Good Friday) | Apr. 10, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School | Jun. 15, 2026 |
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEY DATES
- First Day of School: Aug. 19, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 12, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit pwcs.edu.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 19, 2025 |
| August 2025 | No School (Labor Day Break) | Aug. 29 – Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Rosh Hashanah) | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Division Professional Development) | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 21, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (School-Based Conferences / Professional Development) | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Teacher Workday) | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Veterans Day) | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Teacher Workday) | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Division Parent Conferences / Division Professional Development) | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Presidents Day Holiday) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Eid al-Fitr) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30 – Apr. 3, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Teacher Workday) | Apr. 6, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School | Jun. 15, 2026 |
MANASSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEY DATES
- First Day of School: Aug. 12, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 5, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit mcpsva.org.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 12, 2025 |
| August 2025 | No School (Labor Day Break) | Aug. 29 – Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Rosh Hashanah) | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Professional Day) | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 21, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences) | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Election Day/Professional Day) | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Veterans Day) | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Professional Day) | Jan. 9, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Professional Day) | Feb. 2, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (Presidents’ Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Eid al-Fitr) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30 – Apr. 3, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Professional Day) | Apr. 20, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School | Jun. 5, 2026 |
MANASSAS PARK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEY DATES
- First Day of School: Aug. 18, 2025
- Fall/Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26-28, 2025
- Winter Break: Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
- Spring Break: Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026
- Last Day of School: Jun. 10, 2026
See the full calendar below or visit mpark.net.
| Month | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | First Day of School | Aug. 18, 2025 |
| August 2025 | No School (Labor Day Break) | Aug. 29 – Sep. 1, 2025 |
| September 2025 | No School (Rosh Hashanah) | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Yom Kippur) | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Columbus Day) | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| October 2025 | No School (Diwali) | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Election Day) | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Veterans Day) | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| November 2025 | No School (Fall/Thanksgiving Break) | Nov. 26-28, 2025 |
| December 2025 | No School (Winter Break) | Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 2, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day) | Jan. 19, 2026 |
| January 2026 | No School (Teacher Workday/Professional Development) | Jan. 22-23, 2026 |
| February 2026 | No School (President’s Day) | Feb. 16, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Eid al-Fitr) | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Mar. 30-31, 2026 |
| April 2026 | No School (Spring Break) | Apr. 1-3, 2026 |
| May 2026 | No School (Memorial Day) | May 25, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Last Day of School | Jun. 10, 2026 |
Wardah Karman is an editorial intern with Washington Parent
