School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Chicago
School starts August 24, 2026; winter break runs December 21 to January 1; spring break runs March 22–26, 2027; the last day is June 11, 2027.
Verified Nov 2, 2026 Source: Chicago Public Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 17 – 21, 2026 | Professional development days — no classes | School |
| August 24, 2026 | First day of school (K-12) | School |
| August 25, 2026 | First day of school (PreK) | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools closed | School |
| September 25, 2026 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day — schools closed | School |
| November 2, 2026 | Parent-teacher conferences — no classes | School |
| November 3, 2026 | General Election (in lieu of Veterans Day) — closed | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| November 26 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving — schools closed | Break |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter break — schools closed | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — closed | School |
| January 29, 2027 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day — schools closed | School |
| February 23, 2027 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| March 22 – 26, 2027 | Spring break — schools closed | Break |
| April 6, 2027 | Professional development day — no classes | School |
| April 12, 2027 | Parent-teacher conferences — no classes | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools closed | School |
| June 10, 2027 | Last day of school (PreK) | School |
| June 11, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Chicago?
August 24, 2026 for grades K–12, and August 25, 2026 for pre-K.
When is winter break in Chicago?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Chicago?
Spring break runs March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Chicago?
The last day is June 11, 2027.
Does Chicago close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 26–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Chicago Public Schools, checked on November 2, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.