Spring Break 2026 Dates by School
Spring Break 2026 Dates by School | Your Ultimate Guide
Spring Break 2026 runs from March 2 – March 30, 2026, depending on your school. From the University of Florida to Stanford and CPS, find your dates below — and plan your Cancun, Cabo, or Miami trip with Go Blue Tours.
👉 View the full list of Spring Break dates by school here.
When is Spring Break 2026 in the USA?
Most U.S. colleges and schools will have spring break between March 2–March 30, 2026, with peak travel weeks in mid-March.
👉 Looking for your exact school? See our complete spreadsheet here: When Is My Spring Break?
Why Knowing Spring Break Dates Matters
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✈️ Flights and hotels sell out months ahead of peak weeks.
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🏖️ Cancun, Cabo, and South Padre hit capacity during SEC + Big Ten breaks.
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📅 Booking early means better pricing, availability, and VIP access to nightlife events.
Spring Break 2026 by College & University
Here are some of the most-searched schools for Spring Break 2026:
| School | Spring Break 2026 Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida (UF) | March 2–6 | Early start, popular Cancun week |
| MIT | March 23–27 | Boston schools run later |
| UNC Chapel Hill | March 7–14 | Aligns with SEC schools |
| LSU | March 16–20 | Mid-March = peak Cancun demand |
| Michigan State | March 7–14 | Big Ten overlap |
| Stanford | March 23–27 | West Coast late break |
| University of Cincinnati | March 9–13 | Midwest schools peak early March |
| Texas State (TXST) | March 9–13 | Big Texas spring break crowd |
| University of Houston (UH) | March 9–13 | Same as Texas State |
| Auburn | March 9–13 | SEC hotspot → Cancun & Cabo spike |
👉 Find your school’s full dates: Spring Break 2026 Dates by School
Spring Break 2026 by School Districts (K–12)
Many families also plan vacations around school district calendars:
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Palm Beach County Spring Break 2026: March 16–20
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS): March 30–April 3
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Hillsborough County, FL: March 9–13
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Prince William County (PWCS): March 30–April 3
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Miami-Dade County, FL: March 23–27
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Gwinnett County, GA: March 30–April 3
👉 See all districts in one place: When Is My Spring Break?
Popular Spring Break 2026 Destinations
Cancun, Mexico 🌴
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Peak weeks: March 8–15 & March 15–22
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Top choice for SEC, Big Ten, and Texas schools
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 🍹
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Peak weeks: March 9–16 & March 16–23
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Growing West Coast hotspot
Miami, Florida ☀️
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Peak weeks: March 7–14 & March 14–21
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Huge draw for East Coast schools
South Padre Island, Texas 🎉
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Peak weeks: March 9–16 & March 16–23
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Big Texas schools + regional universities converge here
Why Book with Go Blue Tours?
Since 2006, Go Blue has been the leader in college and group spring break travel:
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💸 Exclusive hotel + group rates
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🍾 Nightlife & event packages
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👯 Group discounts + flexible payments
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🌎 Cancun, Cabo, Miami, South Padre = our specialties
📩 Plan Your Spring Break 2026 Today
Spring Break 2026 FAQ
Q: When does spring break 2026 start?
Most U.S. schools start the week of March 2, 2026, with peak travel weeks mid-March.
Q: When is UF Spring Break 2026?
University of Florida: March 2–6, 2026.
Q: When is MIT Spring Break 2026?
MIT: March 23–27, 2026.
Q: When is UNC Chapel Hill Spring Break 2026?
UNC: March 7–14, 2026.
Q: Where’s the best place to go for Spring Break 2026?
Cancun and Cabo are most popular for college groups; Miami and South Padre are top U.S. choices.
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