Public School Openings And Closings Dates

School Calendars

School calendars are developed by local school system leaders in accordance with state law and with the input of various stakeholders to best meet the needs of the school community. Some laws define required state holidays and the number of days and hours that schools must be open for pupil attendance.


2025-2026 Opening and Closing Dates
for Maryland Public Schools


Length of the School Year

  • The Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 7-103 requires that schools be open for pupil attendance for 180 days and a minimum of 1,080 hours during a ten-month period.

  • Code of Maryland Regulation 13A.03.02.12 defines the high school year as 180 days with a minimum requirement of 1,170 hours during a ten-month period.

  • Local school system leaders can request adjustments to the length of the school year if normal school attendance is prevented because of natural disasters, civil disasters, or severe weather conditions. An application for a waiver of school days may be submitted in accordance with the process detailed in the Code of Maryland Regulation 13A.02.01.04.



Contact:

Teresa Dantzler
Ombudsman, Office of Ombudsman
Office: (410) 767-0480
teresa.dantzler1@maryland.gov