Spring Break 2027: Dates by District and How to Plan Around Them
If you’re hoping to book a trip for spring break 2027, here’s the first thing to know: there is no single spring break in the US. Two kids a few states apart can be off weeks apart.
Short answer: many districts are off the week of March 22 or March 29, 2027, around Easter on Sunday, March 28. Others, like Houston, are off in early March, and New York City’s recess is in late April. Your district’s own calendar is the only one that counts.
Spring break 2027 dates for some districts
| District | Spring break | Back in school |
|---|---|---|
| School District of Philadelphia (PA) | Mon–Thu, Mar 22–25 | Tue, Mar 30 |
| Rochester City School District (NY) | Mar 22–26 | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Houston ISD (TX)* | Mar 8–12 | Mon, Mar 15 |
| Chicago Public Schools (IL)* | Mar 22–26 | Mon, Mar 29 |
| School District of Palm Beach County (FL)* | Mar 29–Apr 2 | Mon, Apr 5 |
| New York City Public Schools (NY)* | Apr 22–30 | Mon, May 3 |
Dates come from each district’s official calendar, linked on its page here. *Please confirm these on the district’s own calendar before you book. Districts can change their dates.
Easter and spring break
Easter falls on March 28 in 2027, which is early. That’s why a lot of districts land on March 22–26 or March 29–April 2. Some districts don’t use Easter at all and pick a week in early March or late April, so don’t assume your break matches a friend’s in another state.
Three things families often miss
The real break can be longer than it looks
Philadelphia’s spring recess is only four days, Monday through Thursday. But Friday, March 26 is Good Friday and Monday, March 29 is a staff day. Add the weekends and kids are out from March 20 to March 29, ten days in a row. Read the whole calendar around the break, not just the line that says “spring break.”
A day off can come earlier than the break
Rochester has no school on Wednesday, March 10 for Eid al-Fitr, a couple of weeks before its March 22–26 break. If you’re stringing days together for a trip, look at the weeks on both sides.
Testing comes right after
Philadelphia’s PSSA testing runs April 26–30. Rochester’s New York State English tests for grades 3–8 run April 5–16. It’s a good idea to avoid missing school right before or during testing weeks.
Before you book
- Open the district’s own calendar first. Not a travel site, and not a friend’s post.
- Check each child’s school. Siblings in different districts or at different school levels often have different breaks.
- Count the staff days. Conference and professional development days can add a day on either side of the break.
- Book something you can cancel until the dates are final. School boards sometimes make changes.
Common questions
When is spring break 2027?
It depends on your district. Many are off the week of March 22 or March 29. Some are off in early March, and some in late April.
Why doesn’t my district match Easter?
Districts set their breaks around testing, weather and local tradition. Easter is only one of the factors.
Can the dates change?
Yes. School boards can adjust the calendar, and storm make-up days can change the end of the year. That’s why each district page here links to the official calendar.
Find your district
Look up your district for its start and end dates, break dates and a link to the official calendar: all districts or browse by state. You can also read how many days are in a school year. If you spot a wrong date, please tell us and we’ll check it against the district’s calendar.