Maryland HB1090 mandates Montgomery County public schools to close for specific holidays starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Maryland HB1090 requires the Montgomery County Board of Education to close public schools for student attendance to observe certain holidays starting in the 2027-2028 school year. These holidays include the first day of Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, and Rosh Hashanah. The bill also mandates that public schools devote a part of at least one day to appropriate exercises for Washington’s Birthday, Lincoln’s Birthday, Black History Month, and any other day of national significance. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1090 mandates Montgomery County public schools to close for specific holidays starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Maryland HB1090 requires the Montgomery County Board of Education to close public schools for student attendance to observe certain holidays starting in the 2027-2028 school year. These holidays include the first day of Diwali, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, and Rosh Hashanah. The bill also mandates that public schools devote a part of at least one day to appropriate exercises for Washington’s Birthday, Lincoln’s Birthday, Black History Month, and any other day of national significance. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.