USA school break planner
Verified examples include Houston ISD: March 8–12, Dallas and Austin ISD: March 15–19, and LAUSD, Broward and Chicago: March 22–26, 2027. There is no single US spring break week.
The week starting Mar 22, 2027 is the most common starting week in this 14-district sample (6 calendars), not a national estimate. New York City’s recess is April 22–30. Dates apply only to the named school systems.
Compare verified weeks and sources ↓Page content updated: . Source-check dates are listed with each calendar.
Grouped by the Monday of the week containing the first recess day. Counts describe verified district calendars, not all schools or whole states. Breaks can extend into another week; use each exact range below.
| Starting week | Districts in sample | Exact recess dates and official calendars |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2027 | 2 | Houston Independent School DistrictMar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027Official calendarSource checked: Chandler Unified School DistrictMar 8, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027Official calendarSource checked: |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 2 | Austin Independent School DistrictMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027Official calendarSource checked: Dallas Independent School DistrictTraditional district example onlyMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027Official calendarSource checked: |
| Mar 22, 2027 | 6 | Los Angeles Unified School DistrictMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027Official calendarSource checked: Broward County Public SchoolsMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027Official calendarSource checked: Chicago Public SchoolsMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027Official calendarSource checked: School District of PhiladelphiaMar 22, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027Official calendarSource checked: District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027Official calendarSource checked: Cincinnati Public SchoolsCincinnati Public Schools district example onlyMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027Official calendarSource checked: |
| Mar 29, 2027 | 1 | Wake County Public School SystemMar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Official calendarSource checked: |
| Apr 5, 2027 | 1 | Atlanta Public SchoolsApr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027Official calendarSource checked: |
| Apr 12, 2027 | 1 | Seattle Public SchoolsApr 12, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027Official calendarSource checked: |
| Apr 19, 2027 | 1 | New York City Public SchoolsApr 22, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027Official calendarSource checked: |
Verified coverage
Compare exact dates for named school systems, then confirm your school and calendar track. The sample does not establish a statewide or national spring break week.
Arizona
Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027
Chandler Unified School District only; not statewide
California
Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Los Angeles Unified School District only; not statewide
Florida
Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Broward County Public Schools only; not statewide
Georgia
Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027
Atlanta Public Schools only; not statewide
Illinois
Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Chicago Public Schools only; not statewide
New York
Apr 22, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027
New York City Public Schools only; not statewide
North Carolina
Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Wake County Public School System only; not statewide
Ohio
Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Cincinnati Public Schools only; not statewide
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Verified district comparison
Only states and DC with a verified district example appear in this table. Other states remain available in the state finder. Each date applies to the named school system and calendar track only.
| State | Spring break | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona AZDistricts vary | Chandler Unified School DistrictMar 8, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 | Chandler Unified School District only; not statewide | Official calendar: Chandler Unified School District |
| California CADistricts vary | Los Angeles Unified School DistrictMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Los Angeles Unified School District only; not statewide | Official calendar: Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Florida FLDistricts vary | Broward County Public SchoolsMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Broward County Public Schools only; not statewide | Official calendar: Broward County Public Schools |
| Georgia GADistricts vary | Atlanta Public SchoolsApr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027 | Atlanta Public Schools only; not statewide | Official calendar: Atlanta Public Schools |
| Illinois ILDistricts vary | Chicago Public SchoolsMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Chicago Public Schools only; not statewide | Official calendar: Chicago Public Schools |
| New York NYDistricts vary | New York City Public SchoolsApr 22, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 | New York City Public Schools only; not statewide | Official calendar: New York City Public Schools |
| North Carolina NCDistricts vary | Wake County Public School SystemMar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Wake County Public School System only; not statewide | Official calendar: Wake County Public School System |
| Ohio OHDistricts vary | Cincinnati Public SchoolsMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | Cincinnati Public Schools only; not statewide | Official calendar: Cincinnati Public Schools |
| Pennsylvania PADistricts vary | School District of PhiladelphiaMar 22, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027 | School District of Philadelphia only; not statewide | Official calendar: School District of Philadelphia |
| Texas TXDistricts vary | Houston Independent School DistrictMar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 Austin Independent School DistrictMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 Dallas Independent School DistrictMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 | 3 named district examples; not statewide | Official calendar: Houston Independent School DistrictOfficial calendar: Austin Independent School DistrictOfficial calendar: Dallas Independent School District |
| Washington WADistricts vary | Seattle Public SchoolsApr 12, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027 | Seattle Public Schools only; not statewide | Official calendar: Seattle Public Schools |
| Washington DC DCDistricts vary | District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) only; not statewide | Official calendar: District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) |
These 2026-2027 dates apply only to the named school systems, not their entire states. Winter here means the December–January recess, not a separate February break. Listed recess dates exclude adjacent weekends and staff-only days unless the source includes them.Confirm your school’s calendar before booking.
Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027
Spring: Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Some schools may use January 11 as a pupil-free day and June 7 as an instructional day; check the school-specific calendar.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Apr 22, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027
The district calendar covers NYC public schools; school-specific conference and examination schedules may differ.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Severe-weather makeup days can change the final schedule.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027
Winter here is the December-January semester break; the separate February 16-19 winter break is not included.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Elementary and high school dates. Preschool starts August 25 and ends June 10.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Spring: Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
The named December recess ends December 31. January 1 is a holiday and January 4 is a staff development day; students return January 5.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring: Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027
Revised May 21, 2026 standard calendar; campuses using the Additional Days School Year calendar should check their separate schedule.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027
Modified year-round calendar. Spring dates are the two-week third intersession, not a one-week statewide break.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Traditional calendar only, not year-round tracks. March 26 is a separate holiday; April 5 is a teacher workday and potential makeup day.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027
Grades 1-12 start August 24; kindergarten starts August 27. March 26 is Good Friday and March 29 is a staff development day, separate from the named spring recess.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Apr 12, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027
Grades 1-12 start September 2; preschool and kindergarten start September 8. June 22-23 are potential makeup days.
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Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Winter: Dec 22, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Pre-K starts August 27. December 21 is staff PD with no students, separate from winter recess. Seniors finish June 10; June 22-23 are planned snow makeup days.
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File: SY 26-27 Calendar_English_061126.pdf. Filename version tag 061126; annual publication page dated July 27, 2026, still links this file.
Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Calendar scope: Cincinnati Public Schools
Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
Students return January 5 after the separate January 4 professional-development day, and March 29 after spring break. November 25 is a teacher conference exchange day within Thanksgiving recess. The last student day is May 25; May 26 is the last teacher day. Summer school is separate from the regular school year. Applies to Cincinnati Public Schools only.
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File: 2026-27_calendarupdate.pdf. Update: 9/11/2026 printed on the official 12-month calendar
Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Calendar scope: Traditional
Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Spring: Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027
January 5 is professional development, separate from the named winter break. March 29 and April 19 are possible inclement-weather makeup dates, not guaranteed vacation days. The PDF also lists grade-specific early-release and parent-conference schedules; check it before arranging pickups. Applies to Traditional only. Other calendar variants are listed on the district page.
Source checked:
File: District-Calendar.pdf. Official 2026-2027 Traditional calendar attachment
View this district’s dates and calendar scope →Check this district’s official calendarView the state calendar →Houston ISD lists March 8-12 while Dallas and Austin list March 15-19, 2027. A Texas-wide date would hide that difference.
Chandler’s modified year-round calendar has a two-week intersession. Wake County’s dates here apply to its traditional calendar, not year-round tracks.
Always verify district dates before booking travel, since nearby districts can choose different spring break weeks.
Spring break 2027 in the USA generally falls in March or April. Exact dates vary by state, local school district, and board-approved calendar, so families should confirm final dates with their district before making plans.
Houston ISD lists March 8-12, Dallas and Austin ISD March 15-19, and LAUSD, Broward, Chicago and DCPS March 22-26. Chandler Unified has a two-week intersession March 8-19. These are named school systems, not statewide schedules.
Atlanta Public Schools lists April 5-9, Seattle April 12-16, and NYC public schools April 22-30, 2027. Wake County traditional-calendar recess spans March 29-April 2. Other districts and calendar tracks may differ.
School districts balance state instructional requirements, testing calendars, local holidays, weather make-up days, and board-approved teacher workdays. This is why nearby districts can have different spring break weeks.
No. The United States does not use one national school calendar, so spring break is not the same everywhere. Even within the same state, large districts and nearby suburban districts may publish different spring break weeks.
Use state-level spring break dates only as a planning reference. Always confirm with your local district calendar before booking flights, hotels, camps, or childcare.
6 of the 14 verified district calendars begin recess in the week of Mar 22, 2027. This is a small, non-representative district sample, not a survey of all US schools or a count of whole states.
Not necessarily. This guide covers named K-12 school systems. Universities and colleges publish their own academic calendars; check the institution directly before making plans.