Schools
When Does School Close For Christmas In Potomac?
Montgomery County public school students will have an 11-day winter break this year.

Montgomery County Public School students will have an 11-day winter break this year, including weekends. Public schools and MCPS offices will close on the following dates for Christmas, winter break and New Year’s Day:
- Christmas Holiday, Dec. 24 and 25—MCPS offices and schools are closed.
- Winter Break, Dec. 26 to 31—No school for MCPS students and teachers.
- New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2013—MCPS offices and schools are closed.
For a full list of MCPS vacation days, check out our calendar here.
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