Charleston County schools are off March 29 to April 2, 2027. Camps, the aquarium, the children's museum, Fort Sumter and what is open that week.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. School dates come from the district’s own calendar; activities from each organizer’s own page, linked below. Spring events for 2027 are added as organizers post them.

Spring break 2027 for Charleston County schools runs Monday, March 29, to Friday, April 2. Easter Sunday is March 28, the day before. Students also have Monday, March 15, off for professional development, after the third quarter ends March 12.

Who to call

  • City Recreation Department (camps, pools): 843-724-7327
  • Charleston County Parks (camps): 843-795-4386
  • Charleston County School District: 843-937-6300

School dates

District Spring break 2027 Source
Charleston County School District (most of Charleston) Monday, March 29, to Friday, April 2 2026-27 calendar
Berkeley County School District (Daniel Island and Cainhoy) Set by the district Berkeley County School District

CCSD’s last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027. More on our schools page.

Camps

  • City of Charleston. The Recreation Department runs spring break camps at its recreation centers, including basketball and soccer camps for children roughly 4 to 14, listed on its spring break camps page. The page still shows last spring’s camps, which ran April 14-17 at Daniel Island and James Island recreation centers, Bees Landing and Hazel Parker Playground. Check back in early 2027 for the new dates; register through the city’s online registration.
  • Charleston County Parks. The county runs spring, summer and winter camps for ages 5 to 16, from nature-themed Explorers Camp to teen outdoor trips, listed on its camps page.

Things to do

Place Hours (as published) Address
South Carolina Aquarium Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last entry 3:30 p.m. 100 Aquarium Wharf
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (members from 9 a.m.); Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 25 Ann St.
Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 340 Concord St.

The National Park Service says the Liberty Square visitor center is free and is the main departure point for the ferry to Fort Sumter, which charges a fare.

On stage: Charleston Stage’s “Les Miserables” opens March 31 at the Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St., and runs through April 25, according to its 2026-27 season.

Outdoors: James Island County Park rents bikes, kayaks and pedal boats from 10 a.m., and has paved trails, a dog park and an outdoor climbing wall, according to Charleston County Parks. The free Angel Oak on Johns Island and the city’s parks are on our parks and trails guide.

Swimming: the city’s MLK Jr. Pool is open year round, with recreation swim from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays on its fall schedule; call 843-724-7346 for spring hours, the city’s pools page says.

What is open

Spring break is not a city or county holiday. City offices are open, and garbage, trash and county recycling run on the normal days. See our trash and recycling page.

What this means for you

  • Plan child care for March 29 to April 2, and for Monday, March 15.
  • Daniel Island and Cainhoy families should check Berkeley County’s calendar separately.
  • Register for a city camp as soon as the 2027 camps are posted.

More: kids’ activities in Charleston, Easter in Charleston and summer camps and pools.

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Charleston County schools?

Monday, March 29, through Friday, April 2, 2027, on the Charleston County School District’s 2026-27 calendar. Easter Sunday, March 28, is the day before.

Do Daniel Island and Cainhoy schools have the same spring break?

Not necessarily. Daniel Island and Cainhoy are in Berkeley County and are served by Berkeley County School District, which sets its own calendar. Check the district’s site.

Is trash pickup delayed over spring break?

No. Spring break is not a city or county holiday, so garbage, trash and recycling run on the normal days, and city offices are open.

What can kids do in Charleston over spring break?

The South Carolina Aquarium is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry from 10 a.m. Monday to Saturday, and the Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square is free.