Spring Break 2026 Dates by School | Your Ultimate Guide
Spring Break 2026 runs from March 2 тАУ March 30, 2026, depending on your school. From the University of Florida to Stanford and CPS, find your dates below тАФ and plan your Cancun, Cabo, or Miami trip with Go Blue Tours.
ЁЯСЙ 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 2тАУMarch 30, 2026, with peak travel weeks in mid-March.
ЁЯСЙ 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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тЬИя╕П Flights and hotels sell out months ahead of peak weeks.
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ЁЯПЦя╕П Cancun, Cabo, and South Padre hit capacity during SEC + Big Ten breaks.
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ЁЯУЕ 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 2тАУ6 | Early start, popular Cancun week |
| MIT | March 23тАУ27 | Boston schools run later |
| UNC Chapel Hill | March 7тАУ14 | Aligns with SEC schools |
| LSU | March 16тАУ20 | Mid-March = peak Cancun demand |
| Michigan State | March 7тАУ14 | Big Ten overlap |
| Stanford | March 23тАУ27 | West Coast late break |
| University of Cincinnati | March 9тАУ13 | Midwest schools peak early March |
| Texas State (TXST) | March 9тАУ13 | Big Texas spring break crowd |
| University of Houston (UH) | March 9тАУ13 | Same as Texas State |
| Auburn | March 9тАУ13 | SEC hotspot тЖТ Cancun & Cabo spike |
ЁЯСЙ Find your schoolтАЩs full dates: Spring Break 2026 Dates by School
Spring Break 2026 by School Districts (KтАУ12)
Many families also plan vacations around school district calendars:
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Palm Beach County Spring Break 2026: March 16тАУ20
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS): March 30тАУApril 3
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Hillsborough County, FL: March 9тАУ13
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Prince William County (PWCS): March 30тАУApril 3
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Miami-Dade County, FL: March 23тАУ27
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Gwinnett County, GA: March 30тАУApril 3
ЁЯСЙ See all districts in one place: When Is My Spring Break?
Popular Spring Break 2026 Destinations
Cancun, Mexico ЁЯМ┤
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Peak weeks: March 8тАУ15 & March 15тАУ22
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Top choice for SEC, Big Ten, and Texas schools
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico ЁЯН╣
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Peak weeks: March 9тАУ16 & March 16тАУ23
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Growing West Coast hotspot
Miami, Florida тШАя╕П
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Peak weeks: March 7тАУ14 & March 14тАУ21
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Huge draw for East Coast schools
South Padre Island, Texas ЁЯОЙ
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Peak weeks: March 9тАУ16 & March 16тАУ23
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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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ЁЯТ╕ Exclusive hotel + group rates
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ЁЯН╛ Nightlife & event packages
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ЁЯСп Group discounts + flexible payments
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ЁЯМО Cancun, Cabo, Miami, South Padre = our specialties
ЁЯУй 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 2тАУ6, 2026.
Q: When is MIT Spring Break 2026?
MIT: March 23тАУ27, 2026.
Q: When is UNC Chapel Hill Spring Break 2026?
UNC: March 7тАУ14, 2026.
Q: WhereтАЩs 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.
