# Chicago Public Schools calendar 2026-27: no-school days, breaks, early release Next day off and break: Thanksgiving break, Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27. ## Add to your calendar - [Google Calendar feed URL](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/il/chicago-public-schools/calendar.ics): copy this link into Google Calendar's From URL option. - [Apple Calendar](webcal://mavolife.com/school-calendars/il/chicago-public-schools/calendar.ics) - [Download calendar file](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/il/chicago-public-schools/calendar.ics) - [Official 2026–27 printable PDF](https://cdn.bfldr.com/MXCD21SV/as/pw6ckf4sckrxgv5xk9j59hsw/EDUC_District_Calendar_626857_Calend_Fam_SY26-27_D_EN_SP_02222026) - [Official 2027–28 printable PDF](https://cdn.bfldr.com/MXCD21SV/as/pkh92mgjjbpwqvzj5gcwwv/EDUC_District_Calendar_626857_Calend_Fam_SY27-28_D_EN_SP_01082026) ## 2026–27 student dates - August 24: First day of school (K–12). First full day of school for K–12 students. - August 25: First day of school (preschool). First day of school for preschool students. - September 7: Labor Day. Labor Day; students do not attend. - September 25: Professional development day. Professional development day; students do not attend. - October 12: Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day; students do not attend. - October 23: End of Quarter 1. End of the first quarter. - November 2 to 3: School break. Nov 2: Parent-teacher conference day. Parent-teacher conference day for elementary and high schools; students do not attend. Nov 3: General Election holiday. General Election observed in lieu of Veterans Day; students do not attend. - November 11: Professional development day. Professional development day; students do not attend. - November 23 to 27: Thanksgiving break. No students or teachers are in school November 23–27; the printed Thanksgiving holiday is November 26–27. - December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027: Winter break. Dec 21 through Jan 1: Winter break. Schools are closed for winter vacation through January 1, 2027. Jan 4: Professional development day. Professional development day; students do not attend. - January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; students do not attend. - January 22: End of Quarter 2. End of the second quarter. - January 29: Professional development day. Professional development day; students do not attend. - February 15: Presidents’ Day. Presidents’ Day; students do not attend. - February 23: Professional development day. Professional development day; students do not attend. - March 22 to 26: Spring break. Schools are closed for spring vacation through March 26, 2027. - April 2: End of Quarter 3. End of the third quarter. - April 6: Professional development day. Professional development day; students do not attend. - April 12: Parent-teacher conference day. Parent-teacher conference day for elementary and high schools; students do not attend. - May 31: Memorial Day. Memorial Day; students do not attend. - June 10: Last day of school (preschool). Last day of school for preschool students. - June 11: Last day of school and fourth quarter ends (K–12). Last full day of school for K–12 students; also the end of the fourth quarter. - June 14 to 17: School break. Jun 14: Professional development day. Professional development day; students do not attend. Jun 15 through Jun 17: Emergency days (default no school). Default: no students or teachers are in school June 15–17. These days may become emergency school days if student days fall below the state requirement. - June 21 to 22: Emergency days (default no school). Default: no students or teachers are in school June 21–22. These days may become emergency school days if student days fall below the state requirement. Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://cdn.bfldr.com/MXCD21SV/as/pw6ckf4sckrxgv5xk9j59hsw/EDUC_District_Calendar_626857_Calend_Fam_SY26-27_D_EN_SP_02222026). Checked November 7, 2026. ## 2027–28 student dates - August 16 to 20: Professional development days. Students do not attend during professional development days, August 16–20. - August 23: First day of school (K–12). First full day of school for K–12 students. - August 24: First day of school (preschool). First day of school for preschool students. - September 6: Labor Day. Labor Day; students do not attend. - September 24: Professional development day. Students do not attend; professional development day. - October 11: Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day; students do not attend. - October 22: First quarter ends. The first quarter ends. - November 1 to 2: School break. Nov 1: Professional development day. Students do not attend; professional development day. Nov 2: Parent-teacher conference day. Students do not attend; elementary and high schools have a parent-teacher conference day. - November 11: Veterans Day. Veterans Day; students do not attend. - November 22 to 26: Thanksgiving break. No students attend during the shaded school closure, November 22–26; November 25–26 are the printed Thanksgiving holidays. - December 20, 2027 to January 3, 2028: School break. Dec 20 through Dec 31: Winter vacation. Schools are closed for winter vacation through December 31. Jan 3: Professional development day. Students do not attend; professional development day. - January 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; students do not attend. - January 21: Second quarter ends. The second quarter ends. - January 28: Professional development day. Students do not attend; professional development day. - February 21 to 22: School break. Feb 21: Presidents’ Day. Presidents’ Day; students do not attend. Feb 22: Professional development day. Students do not attend; professional development day. - March 20 to 24: Spring vacation. Schools are closed for spring vacation through March 24. - March 31: Third quarter ends. The third quarter ends. - April 13 to 14: School break. Apr 13: Parent-teacher conference day. Students do not attend; elementary and high schools have a parent-teacher conference day. Apr 14: Professional development day. Students do not attend; professional development day. - May 29: Memorial Day. Memorial Day; students do not attend. - June 8: Last day of school (preschool). Last day of school for preschool students. - June 9: Last day of school (K–12) and fourth quarter ends. Last full day of school for K–12 students; the fourth quarter ends. - June 12: Professional development day. Students do not attend; professional development day. - June 19: Juneteenth. Juneteenth; students do not attend. Source: [Official 2027–28 PDF](https://cdn.bfldr.com/MXCD21SV/as/pkh92mgjjbpwqvzj5gcwwv/EDUC_District_Calendar_626857_Calend_Fam_SY27-28_D_EN_SP_01082026). Checked November 7, 2026. This page is an independent convenience copy. Chicago Public Schools's PDFs remain the source of truth, and dates can change after publication. [View this school calendar on Mavo](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/il/chicago-public-schools)