Volusia County Schools' spring break is March 15-22, 2027. City spring camp, Bike Week traffic, the Easter Beach Run, pools and the Esplanade splash pad.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. School dates come from the Volusia County Schools 2026-27 calendar (PDF); camps and events from the City of Daytona Beach and each organizer, linked.

Volusia County Schools’ spring break is Monday, March 15, through Monday, March 22, 2027, with classes back on Tuesday, March 23. The week follows Bike Week, which the city lists for March 5-14, so the first weekend of the break is still a busy one on the roads. Easter falls on March 28, the Sunday after school resumes.

Who to call

School dates

Date What
Friday, March 12, 2027 Early release moves to Friday this week
Monday, March 15 Spring holiday begins
Monday, March 22 Teacher duty day; no school for students
Tuesday, March 23 Classes resume

Private schools and colleges set their own breaks; check with yours.

Camps

  • Spring Break Camp, Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave.: the city has scheduled it for March 2027 for children in grades K-5, according to its school break camps announcement. Exact dates and registration open later in the school year.
  • Teacher duty day camp, March 22: the same center runs a one-day camp from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Monday the schools stay closed. Spots are first come, first served.

Parents provide breakfast, lunch and a snack and pay for any field trips.

Events that week and around it

When What Where
March 5-14 Bike Week Citywide
9 a.m. Saturday, March 27 Easter Beach Run, 2-mile and 4-mile races and kids’ races On the beach at the Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk
April 16-25 Jeep Beach Daytona Beach

The Daytona Beach Police Department’s traffic unit plans traffic management for Bike Week and spring break each year, according to the department’s special events page. More Easter events are on our Easter page.

What is open

  • The beach. Volusia County runs beach access, beach driving and beach safety. County residents park and drive on the beach free once they register their vehicle with ParkVolusia; visitors pay a fee. See our getting around page.
  • Riverfront Esplanade splash pad, 179 S. Beach St.: opens for the season March 16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., no attendant on duty (Esplanade).
  • Breakers Oceanfront Park, 13 S. Atlantic Ave.: beach access next to the pier, a splash fountain and restrooms, dawn to dusk.
  • Cypress Aquatic Center, 981 George W. Engram Blvd.: open swim 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday this season; children 12 and younger swim with an adult (city pools).
  • Libraries: the Daytona Beach Regional Library on City Island runs free children’s programs most weekdays; see the library calendar.

More ideas are on our kids’ activities page and free things to do page.

What this means for you

  • Book the city’s spring camp early; spots are first come, first served.
  • Bike Week traffic lasts through March 14, the first Sunday of the break.
  • The Esplanade splash pad reopens March 16.

Related: Easter in Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach schools and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Volusia County Schools?

The spring holiday begins Monday, March 15, 2027. Monday, March 22, is a teacher duty day with no school, and classes resume Tuesday, March 23, according to the district calendar.

Does Daytona Beach have a spring break camp?

Yes. The city plans a Spring Break Camp for children in grades K-5 at Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave., in March 2027, plus a one-day camp on March 22. Registration is at DaytonaBeach.gov/Activities.

When is Bike Week 2027?

Bike Week runs March 5-14, 2027, according to the City of Daytona Beach’s special events calendar, so its last weekend overlaps the start of spring break.

When does the Riverfront Esplanade splash pad open?

The splash pad at 179 S. Beach St. is open seasonally from March 16 to Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with no attendant on duty.