VIRGINIA — A review of school calendars across Virginia shows that many districts will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, either in direct observance of Good Friday or as part of scheduled spring break.
Several major school systems in Northern Virginia will not hold classes that day. Fairfax County Public Schools lists April 3 as Good Friday within its spring break period, with students off for the entire week. Similarly, Prince William County Public Schools has spring break scheduled from March 30 through April 3, meaning no school for students on Good Friday.
In Central Virginia, Henrico County Public Schools reports schools closed April 1 through April 3 for spring break. Nearby, Arlington Public Schools designates April 3 specifically as a holiday with schools and offices closed.
In western parts of the state, closures are also widespread. Roanoke County Public Schools announced that both schools and offices will be closed on April 3 for the Easter holiday. Roanoke City Public Schools lists April 3 within its spring break schedule, with no classes held that day.
Additional districts follow similar patterns. Patrick County Public Schools has an Easter holiday period from April 3 through April 6, closing schools on Good Friday. While not all divisions explicitly list Good Friday as a standalone holiday, many include it within spring break schedules, effectively closing schools statewide on that date.
Overall, the data indicates that a large number of Virginia school systems will be closed on April 3, 2026. In most cases, closures are tied to spring break calendars that incorporate Good Friday and Easter weekend, while some districts observe the day as an official holiday.
Because Virginia school calendars are set locally, not every district follows the same schedule. School officials advise families to check with their local division for the most accurate information regarding closures.
