When is Spring Break for Denver Schools in 2026?
- Dec 12, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 25
Spring Break 2026 dates for Denver school districts
Dates below reflect published 2025–2026 calendars.
District | Area | Spring Break 2026 |
Denver Public Schools (DPS) | Denver | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 |
DSST | Denver | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 |
Aurora Public Schools (APS) | Aurora | Mar 9 – Mar 13, 2026 |
Douglas County School District (DCSD) | South metro | Mar 16 – Mar 20, 2026 |
Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) | Southeast metro | Mar 16 – Mar 20, 2026 |
Jeffco Public Schools | West metro | Mar 23 – Mar 27, 2026 |
Adams 12 Five Star Schools | North metro | Mar 23 – Mar 27, 2026 |
When is spring break 2026 for Denver Public Schools (DPS)?
Denver Public Schools (DPS) spring break in 2026 is March 30 to April 3, 2026.
When is spring break 2026 for DSST Denver schools?
DSST spring break in 2026 is March 30 to April 3, 2026.
When is spring break 2026 for Aurora Public Schools (APS)?
Aurora Public Schools (APS) spring break in 2026 is March 9 to March 13, 2026.
When is spring break 2026 for Douglas County School District (DCSD)?
Douglas County School District (DCSD) spring break in 2026 is March 16 to March 20, 2026.
When is spring break 2026 for Cherry Creek School District (CCSD)?
Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) spring break in 2026 is March 16 to March 20, 2026.
When is spring break 2026 for Jeffco Public Schools?
Jeffco Public Schools spring break in 2026 is March 23 to March 27, 2026.
When is spring break 2026 for Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Adams 12 Five Star Schools spring break in 2026 is March 23 to March 27, 2026.
Why Spring Break matters for Denver substitute teachers
Even though schools are closed during Spring Break, the two weeks around it can be high-opportunity:
Teachers stack personal days and appointments right before the break.
Schools run events, assessments, and end-of-quarter activities that increase coverage needs.
Long-term placements often begin right before break so classrooms have continuity afterward.
If you work across multiple districts in the Denver metro, spring break misalignment can also create surprise “dead weeks” if you’re only watching one calendar.
What substitute teachers should expect around Spring Break
1) Increased demand before the break
The 1–2 weeks leading into Spring Break can be busy. Teachers try to finish units, wrap grading, attend trainings, or take leave before stepping away.
2) Calendar alignment affects your weekly earnings
If you’re active across DPS plus nearby districts, check the table above and plan your availability like a chessboard. A district going out earlier can create a lull unless you’re also activated where school is still in session.
3) Post-break demand often returns fast
After break, schools jump back into instruction, spring testing windows, and end-of-year planning. That tends to translate into more day-to-day coverage needs.
4) Long-term placements can open right before break
A common pattern is a teacher starting leave right before Spring Break, with a long-term sub covering the class through the remainder of the semester.
Disclaimer: Spring Break dates are based on the most recently published 2025–2026 district calendars. Districts may revise calendars. For the most accurate information, confirm directly with the district calendar pages.
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