When is Spring Break for North Carolina Schools in 2026?

When Is Spring Break for North Carolina Schools in 2026?

Planning your spring schedule or forecasting substitute opportunities? North Carolina public school districts each set their own calendars, and spring break dates vary by district. Below are the verified 2026 spring recess windows for several of the state’s largest systems.

When is Spring Break for Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) 2026?

Spring Break: Monday, March 30 – Monday, April 6, 2026

Are schools in session? No — students are out of school during this period.

On Wake County’s traditional 2025–26 calendar, spring break spans this week plus the following Monday, matching the district’s approved vacation schedule for that term. 

When is Spring Break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) 2026?

Spring Break: Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, 2026

Are schools in session? No — CMS lists this week as spring break on the district’s 2025–26 academic calendar. 

When is Spring Break for Guilford County Schools (GCS) 2026?

Spring Break: Monday, March 30 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (traditional calendar)

Are schools in session? No — these dates are listed as vacation days on the 2025–26 traditional calendar. 

Note: GCS calendars sometimes show additional adjacent days including teacher workdays and optional holidays, so always check the printable calendar for your school. 

When is Spring Break for Cumberland County Schools (CCS) 2026?

Spring Break: Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10, 2026

Are schools in session? No — Cumberland’s 2025–26 traditional calendar lists this week as student holidays. 

What This Means for Substitute Teachers

Spring break weeks are typically lower in assignment volume because students and many staff are out of school. However, there are a few trends worth knowing:

• Week before spring break: Often sees increased requests as regular staff take early personal days.

• Spring break week: Most traditional schools have no classroom assignments, but year-round or special programs may still run.

• Week after spring break: Substitute demand often rises again as routines resume and unplanned absences occur.

Always confirm the exact break dates from the district’s official 2025–26 calendar you’re covering — especially for districts like WSFCS where the public calendar page doesn’t list explicit dates. District calendar PDFs linked from official school sites are the best source of truth.

Spring Break 2026 Dates for North Carolina Schools

District	Spring Break Dates	Schools in Session?
Wake County Public Schools	Mar 30 – Apr 6, 2026	No
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	Apr 6 – Apr 10, 2026	No
Guilford County Schools	Mar 30 – Mar 31, 2026	No
WSFCS	(Check district PDF)	(Refer to calendar)
Cumberland County Schools	Apr 6 – Apr 10, 2026	No

Date disclaimer: School calendars can change if boards update schedules, add makeup days, or local programs follow different calendars (year-round, multi-track, charter schools). Always verify with the district’s official calendar PDF before publishing or planning.