SCCPSS spring break runs Fri. March 26 to Fri. April 2, 2027. What is open, splash pads, museums, Oatland Island and the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. School dates come from the SCCPSS 2026-27 calendar; hours come from each venue’s own site, linked below.

Spring break for Savannah-Chatham public schools runs from Friday, March 26, through Friday, April 2, 2027. Students return Monday, April 5. Easter Sunday, March 28, falls in the middle of the break. Questions about the calendar go to the district at (912) 395-5600.

Spring break at a glance

  • Wednesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day, no school
  • Friday, March 26: holiday for all, the start of spring break
  • Sunday, March 28: Easter
  • Monday, March 29, to Friday, April 2: spring break, no school
  • Monday, April 5: classes resume
  • City splash pads: open daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., March through October

The school calendar

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) runs the public schools in Savannah and across Chatham County. Its 2026-27 calendar lists:

Date What
Wednesday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day, staff and student holiday
Friday, March 26 Spring Break Holiday, holiday for all
Monday, March 29, to Friday, April 2 Spring Break, staff and student holiday
Monday, April 5 Classes resume

Private and charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your school. More on the district in our Savannah schools guide.

St. Patrick’s Day comes first

Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is held on March 17, which falls on a Wednesday in 2027, and SCCPSS gives students and staff the day off. The Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee says the day begins with an 8 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, open to all. The committee posts the route, bleachers, road closings, shuttles and parking on its parade information page. Telfair Museums close for the day.

Things to do over the break

Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Road, is a nature center run by the school district. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine, with no vehicles admitted after 3:30 p.m. Plan on at least an hour. Children 3 and under get in free. Call (912) 395-1212.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road, run by the Coastal Heritage Society. The outdoor Exploration Station is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the indoor STEAM Center with its Mirror Maze is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The outdoor sections close in bad weather. Call (912) 651-4292.

Georgia State Railroad Museum, next door at 655 Louisville Road, is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission includes the STEAM Center. Families who receive EBT, SNAP or WIC benefits get in free at Coastal Heritage Society museums through the Museums for All program.

Telfair Museums: the Jepson Center and Telfair Children’s Art Museum, 207 W. York St., the Telfair Academy and the Owens-Thomas House are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. The Jepson Center is free for residents of Chatham and nearby counties with proof of address, under the museum’s local resident policy. Children 5 and under are always free.

Splash pads: the City of Savannah’s splash pads are open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., from March through October. They are free. Our parks and trails guide lists the parks.

Library programs: Live Oak Public Libraries runs weekday story times, LEGO clubs and other children’s programs at its Savannah branches. The library’s program calendar lists spring break programs as they are scheduled.

Camps

Neither the City of Savannah nor Chatham County Parks has posted a spring break camp for 2027. Chatham County Parks runs winter and summer camps for ages 6 to 12; its kids camps page says 2027 details will be posted later. Call the county camp director at (912) 652-6783. We will add spring break camps here, with dates and registration links, as organizers post them.

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Savannah-Chatham schools? Friday, March 26, through Friday, April 2, 2027. Students return Monday, April 5.

Is St. Patrick’s Day a school holiday in Savannah? Yes. Wednesday, March 17, 2027, is a holiday for SCCPSS students and staff.

Are Savannah splash pads open during spring break? Yes. City splash pads are open daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., from March through October.

What is open for kids in Savannah over spring break? Oatland Island, the Savannah Children’s Museum, the Georgia State Railroad Museum and the Telfair museums. Telfair closes on Easter Sunday, March 28.

What this means for you

  • Book child care now if both parents work: the break plus St. Patrick’s Day means seven weekdays off school in three weeks.
  • Easter falls in the break; see our Easter in Savannah page for egg hunts.
  • If you run a spring break camp in Savannah, send the dates, ages and registration link through our contact page.

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