Loudoun County Public Schools spring break 2027 is March 22-26. County day camps, park puzzle hunts, pools and what is open during the week off.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the Loudoun County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar, the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services activity guides and NOVA Parks.
Loudoun County Public Schools’ spring break in 2027 runs Monday, March 22, to Friday, March 26. Easter falls on Sunday, March 28, so the week off ends with Easter weekend and students return Monday, March 29. That is a week earlier than in 2026, when spring break was March 30 to April 3. The county’s Spring 2027 Activity Guide, with the camp list, goes online by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2027.
Who to call
- Loudoun County Public Schools: 571-252-1000
- Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services: 703-777-0343
- Ashburn Recreation and Community Center: 571-627-4999
- Algonkian Regional Park (NOVA Parks): 703-450-4655
The LCPS spring calendar
From the calendar the School Board adopted:
| Date | Students |
|---|---|
| Monday and Tuesday, March 8-9 | No school |
| Monday to Friday, March 22-26 | Spring break |
| Monday, March 29 | Classes resume |
| Friday, April 9 | Third quarter ends |
| Monday, April 12 | No school |
| Monday, May 31 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, June 11 | Last day of school |
Private schools set their own breaks; check with your school.
Camps
The 2027 camp listings are not out yet. These ran during spring break 2026, from the county’s Spring 2026 Activity Guide, and give a guide to what to expect:
- School’s Out Camp, Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, 21105 Coopers Hawk Drive. Ages 6 to 11, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday of spring break: swimming, arts and crafts and games. Campers bring a nut-free lunch, snacks, a water bottle, swimsuit and towel. The same camp runs on single days off, such as March 8-9.
- Spring Break Camp, Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Ages 3 to 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and ages 6 to 11, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., all week.
- Spring Break Camp, Dulles South Recreation and Community Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding. Ages 6 to 12, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with swimming and the climbing wall.
Private sports camps also run through PRCS during the break, including basketball, soccer and tennis; they are listed in the same guide. In 2026, general registration for spring programs opened at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, for county residents.
Things to do during the week
- Piece of the Puzzle, Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. In 2026 the park hid puzzle pieces around its grounds for spring break week; finders brought each piece to the Visitor Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for a small prize. Free. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset.
- Burnie’s Spring Splash, Ashburn Recreation and Community Center. A movie night in the leisure pool with a lazy-river paddle and a rubber duck to take home, for ages 3 and older. In 2026 it was 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 27.
- Indoor swimming. The Ashburn center’s competition and leisure pools are open daily; the leisure pool has a lazy river and a children’s splash area.
- Algonkian Regional Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling. NOVA Parks’ 838-acre park on the Potomac is open daily, sunrise to sunset, with paved and natural trails, a playground, picnic shelters and an 18-hole golf course.
- The W&OD Trail and the county parks in our parks and trails guide are open all week.
- Easter egg hunts cluster at the end of the week; see Easter in Ashburn.
What is open
Spring break is not on Loudoun County’s holiday schedule, so county offices keep their usual hours during the week. The recreation centers opened 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday in 2026.
What this means for you
Mark Jan. 15, 2027, when the spring guide goes online, and register when general registration opens if you need all-day care that week. Families traveling should note the early date, March 22-26, and that Easter Sunday follows directly. Related: schools in Ashburn, kids’ activities and summer camps and pools.
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2027 for Loudoun County Public Schools?
Monday, March 22, to Friday, March 26, 2027, on the calendar the School Board adopted. Students return Monday, March 29, the day after Easter Sunday.
Are there spring break camps in Ashburn?
Loudoun County runs week-long spring break camps at its recreation centers. In 2026 the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center’s School’s Out Camp for ages 6 to 11 ran 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. all week; the 2027 camps will be in the Spring Activity Guide, online by Jan. 15, 2027.
What other days off do LCPS students have in spring 2027?
Students are off Monday and Tuesday, March 8-9, for spring break March 22-26 and Monday, April 12. Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, and the last day of school is Friday, June 11, 2027.
Is Algonkian Regional Park open during spring break?
Yes. NOVA Parks says the 838-acre park at 47001 Fairway Drive in Sterling is open daily, sunrise to sunset, with trails, a playground, picnic shelters and Potomac River views. Call 703-450-4655.
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