PGCPS Winter Break Confirmed, Schools and Offices Closed Until January 5

Prince George's County Public Schools posted on its homepage and school calendars on December 22 that district schools and PGCPS offices would observe Winter Break from Monday December 22, 2025 through Friday January 2, 2026. The district said schools and offices will reopen and classes will resume on Monday January 5, 2026. The information remained on the district website during the break and included links to the district calendar and family resources, and schools were identified as the source for school specific announcements and supports during the closure.

For parents and caregivers in Prince George's County the announcement is more than a scheduling note. The break affects daily routines for working families, childcare arrangements, and access to services that students rely on during the school year. Many households plan around the school calendar for employment, health care appointments, and transportation, and an extended office closure means administrative services such as enrollment, records requests, and in person meetings will be limited until staff return.

Public health and equity considerations are also significant. Temporary school closures can disrupt access to school based services including nutrition programs and special education supports. Families who depend on school meals or coordinated services may need to seek alternatives while the district is closed. The district homepage and school calendars include family resources intended to help residents identify supports, and school based offices remain the point of contact for school specific needs and emergency announcements.

Community organizations, health clinics, and local government agencies often step in during breaks to provide supplementary supports, and residents are advised to plan ahead and verify available options now that the break is underway. With today being December 28, the district remains on break and will resume normal operations on January 5, 2026. Families with immediate questions should consult their school website or the PGCPS homepage for the district calendar, family resources, and school specific updates.