Here's when classes start for Baltimore County Public Schools. Plus, mark your calendars for fall, winter and spring breaks.
Patch Staff
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Summer is almost over for Baltimore County students. The first day of school in Baltimore County Public Schools is Monday, Aug. 26. The last day of class is Monday, June 16, 2025.
The full calendar is posted here. See below for some important 2024-25 school year dates.
Opening Day for Students On Monday August 26
Labor Day - Schools and Offices Closed On Monday September 2
Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students - Teachers on Duty - Rosh Hashanah On Thursday October 3
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Schools Closed for Teachers and Students (MSEA Convention) On Friday October 18
First Marking Period Ends - All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students - Teachers on Duty On Thursday October 31
Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students - Teachers on Duty - Diwali Observed On Friday November 1
Election Day - Schools and Offices Closed On Tuesday November 5
Report Cards Distributed On Thursday November 14
Pre-K Conference Day - No Preschool-3 or Pre-K Sessions - Teachers on Duty On Monday November 18
Pre-K and Elementary Conference Day - No Preschool-3 or Pre-K Sessions and Schools Closed for Elementary Students - Middle and High Schools in Session Full Day - Teachers on Duty On Tuesday November 19
Thanksgiving Holiday Begins at the End of the School Day; Schools and Offices Close 3 Hours Early On Wednesday November 27
Christmas Holiday/Winter Break Begins at the End of the School Day; Schools and Offices Close 3 Hours Early On Friday December 20; Schools Closed Through Wednesday January 1
Schools Reopen On Thursday January 2
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools and Offices Closed On Monday January 20
Second Marking Period Ends - Schools Close 3 Hours Early for All Students - Teachers on Duty On Friday January 24
Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students - Teachers on Duty - Lunar New Year Observed On Wednesday January 29
Report Cards Distributed On Thursday February 6
President's Day, Washington's Birthday - Schools and Offices Closed On Monday February 17
Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students - Teachers on Duty - Eid al-Fitr On Monday March 31
Third Marking Period Ends -All Schools Close 3 Hours Early for Students - Teachers on Duty On Friday April 4
Spring Break Begins at the End of the School Day On Friday April 11; Schools Closed Through Monday April 21
Schools Reopen On Tuesday April 22
Report Cards Distributed On Thursday April 24
Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference Day - No Preschool-3, Pre-K or Kindergarten Sessions - Teachers on Duty On Friday April 25
Pre-K Conference Day - No Preschool-3 or Pre-K Sessions - Teachers on Duty On Monday April 28
Schools and Offices Close 3 Hours Early On Friday May 16
Last Day for Seniors On Friday May 23
Memorial Day Observed - Schools and Offices Closed On Monday May 26
Commencement Exercises Tuesday May 27 to Friday May 30
Commencement Exercises Sunday June 1 to Friday June 6
Assessment Day - Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in Session Full Day - Last Day of Classes for Preschool-3 and Pre-K (Inclement Weather Make-up Day #1) On Thursday June 12
Assessment Day; Schools Close 3 Hours Early For Students On Friday June 13
Last Day Of Classes; Assessment Day; Schools Close 3 Hours Early For Students On Monday June 16