When Is Spring Break for Virginia Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in 2026?

Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has spring break scheduled for late March into early April in the 2025–2026 school year.

Virginia FCPS spring break 2026 dates

Spring Break (no school): Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 2026. Teachers return on Monday, April 6, 2026 while students return on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Item	Date	What it means
Last school day before break	Friday, March 27, 2026	Students attend class, then break begins
Spring Break	March 30 – April 3, 2026	No school for students
School resumes (for teachers)	Monday, April 6, 2026	No school for students
School resumes (for students)	Tuesday, April 7, 2026

What spring break means for substitute teachers

Spring break week is typically a low-demand week for daily sub assignments because most schools are closed to students.

If you’re trying to maximize days worked, the highest-probability days tend to be the “edges”:

• The week before break (coverage needs rise as teachers wrap grading, travel, and appointments)

• The week after break (illness, delayed travel, and schedule disruptions)

A good mental model: spring break is the “quiet valley,” and the days immediately before/after are where coverage demand often spikes.

Disclaimer: District calendars can change due to emergency closures or school board updates. FCPS also notes that some observances may shift based on lunar sightings, so it’s smart to verify dates on the official calendar before planning travel.