Washington, DC · March 22 to 26, 2027
DCPS Spring Break
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When is DCPS Spring Break 2027?
DCPS Spring Break 2027 runs March 22 to 26, 2027.
2027March 22 to 26, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: DCPS publishes multi-year calendars (SY 2026 to 2029) built from community feedback, with spring break aligned to neighboring counties.
DCPS Spring Break bucket list
Washington, D.C. to Cancun, Orlando, San Juan · March 22 to 26, 2027
Source: dcps.dc.gov
DCPS Spring Break schedule
- Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26, 2027: Spring break for DCPS.
- Monday, March 29, 2027: School resumes.
- Thursday, June 17, 2027: Last day of school for DCPS students.
Source: dcschools.com
DCPS Spring Break: questions people ask
When is DCPS spring break 2027?
DCPS spring break in 2027 is Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26. School resumes Monday, March 29.
When was DCPS spring break in 2026?
DCPS spring break for the 2025-26 school year was April 13 to 17, 2026.
Why did DCPS change its spring break?
Community members showed a clear preference for aligning DCPS spring break with the anticipated spring breaks in neighboring Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
Do DC charter schools have the same spring break?
Not necessarily. Each DC public charter school sets its own academic calendar.
When is the last day of school for DCPS in 2027?
The last day for DCPS students in the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, June 17, 2027.
Sources: dcschools.com, dcps.dc.gov
About DCPS Spring Break
Spring break for DC Public Schools, with fares from Reagan National, Dulles and BWI for exactly that week.
DCPS spring break for 2026-27 is Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26, 2027, and school resumes March 29. In 2026 the break was April 13 to 17. DCPS moved the 2027 break to line up with neighboring Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
Know before you go
- DC public charter schools set their own calendars, so charter families should check their school's dates.
- The 2027 break is about three weeks earlier than in 2026, so plans from last year may not carry over.
DCPS Spring Break bucket list
Washington, D.C. to Cancun, Orlando, San Juan · March 22 to 26, 2027
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