Metro Nashville Public Schools spring break 2027 is March 22-26, with Friday, March 26, a district holiday. Camps, nature center programs and what is open.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year. School dates come from the MNPS 2026-27 district calendar (revised Feb. 9, 2026). Camp details come from each organizer’s page; where 2027 dates are not out, we give last year’s and say so. Private and charter school calendars differ; check your school.
Metro Nashville Public Schools’ spring break 2027 runs Monday, March 22, to Friday, March 26. Friday, March 26, is a district spring holiday, so the district itself is closed that day. Thursday, March 19, is a half day for all students. Most spring break camps post their dates in January and February. MNPS: 615-259-4636. Metro Parks: 615-862-8400.
At a glance
- Half day: Thursday, March 19, 2027.
- Spring break: March 22-25, 2027, plus the spring holiday Friday, March 26 (district closed).
- Next long weekend: Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2027. The school year ends Tuesday, May 25.
MNPS dates for the rest of the school year
From the 2026-27 district calendar:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | MLK holiday (district closed) |
| Monday, Feb. 15, 2027 | Stockpiled PD day (students do not report) |
| Friday, March 5, 2027 | Third quarter ends |
| Thursday, March 19, 2027 | Half day for all students |
| March 22-25, 2027 | Spring break |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Spring holiday (district closed) |
| Tuesday, May 25, 2027 | Half day; last day of school |
Spring break camps
- 2026 (last year): a “Kaboom: Chemistry” spring break camp the week of March 9, offered as a full week or single days (archived camp page).
- 2027: not posted yet. The center’s current list shows its Thanksgiving camp, Nov. 23-24.
- Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with before care from 7:30 a.m. and after care to 5:30 p.m. for a fee. Campers must be at least 5 and in kindergarten. Bring lunch and a snack.
Metro Parks: the nature centers at Warner Park, Shelby Bottoms, Beaman Park and Bells Bend post their programs about a month ahead on the Parks events calendar. Many are free; some need registration by email.
We will add more spring break camps here as organizers post 2027 dates.
Things to do over spring break
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere: open year-round. Its summer day camps for kindergarten to 12th grade post next summer’s programs in December, with registration in early 2027 (zoo camps).
- Adventure Science Center: exhibits and planetarium shows, plus the camps above.
- Cheekwood Estate and Gardens: gardens open year-round with timed-entry tickets.
- Greenways: Metro’s maps and trails page lists every greenway; see our walking and biking trails guide.
- Indoor swimming: Metro’s year-round indoor pools are at the Centennial Sportsplex and the Coleman, East, Hadley and Hartman regional centers (Metro pools).
More ideas: kids’ activities and free things to do.
What is open
- Trash pickup runs on the normal schedule; Metro’s posted holiday changes do not include spring break (trash and recycling).
- Wave Country and Metro’s outdoor pools are summer only; Wave Country opened May 23 in 2026 (Wave Country).
- Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28, the weekend spring break ends. Egg hunts are on our Easter page.
What this means for you
- Working parents: book camps as soon as dates post; every Nashville Zoo summer camp session sold out in 2026.
- Plan around the half day on Thursday, March 19.
Related guides: kids’ activities, Easter, summer camps and pools and schools.
Frequently asked questions
When is MNPS spring break 2027?
Monday, March 22, to Friday, March 26, 2027. Friday, March 26, is a district spring holiday when the district is closed. Thursday, March 19, is a half day for all students.
When did MNPS spring break fall in 2026?
The week of March 9, 2026. Adventure Science Center ran its 2026 spring break camp that week.
Are there spring break camps in Nashville?
Adventure Science Center ran a Kaboom: Chemistry spring break camp in 2026, as a full week or single days, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Its 2027 spring break camp had not been posted when we checked.
Is Wave Country open for spring break?
No. Metro’s Wave Country is a summer pool; in 2026 it opened May 23. Indoor pools at the Centennial Sportsplex and four regional community centers are open year-round.
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