Chicago Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Key 2026-2027 student dates for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in Illinois, taken from the district’s official calendar. We list only dates we matched to that calendar, so staff-only days and single-day holidays are left to the official file.
Chicago Public Schools key dates 2026-2027
| First day of school | Monday, Aug 24, 2026 |
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| Thanksgiving break | Monday, Nov 23, 2026 – Friday, Nov 27, 2026 |
| Winter break | Monday, Dec 21, 2026 – Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| Spring break | Monday, Mar 22, 2027 – Friday, Mar 26, 2027 |
| Last day of school | Friday, Jun 11, 2027 |
Checked on (Thanksgiving: ). Version: 2026–2027 Family Calendar (English and Spanish), linked from the district calendar page.
Source file: EDUC_District_Calendar_626857_Calend_Fam_SY26-27_D_EN_SP_02222026
Scope: Family calendar for elementary and high schools; not Cincinnati Public Schools. This is an independent reference, not a district-operated website.
Page content updated: . Source check dates are listed with the dates above.
Planning at a glance
- Winter break spans 10 weekdays (Monday–Friday) from Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
- Spring break spans 5 weekdays. 7 of the other 22 district calendars we track also start spring break on Mar 22, 2027; see the spring break 2027 comparison.
- Thanksgiving break spans 5 weekdays; compare with other districts on the Thanksgiving break 2026 page.
- Weekday counts are calendar arithmetic over the listed ranges, not a count of instructional days.
Chicago Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar, August to June
Only the verified dates above are marked. Unmarked weekdays are not necessarily school days; check the official calendar for single-day holidays and staff days.
- First day of school
- Thanksgiving break
- Winter break
- Spring break
- Last day of school
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Add Chicago Public Schools dates to your calendar
The .ics file holds 5 all-day events, exactly the dates listed above, each linked to the official source. Open it on your phone or import it into Google Calendar (Settings › Import), Apple Calendar or Outlook.
- Chicago Public Schools: First day of school — Aug 24, 2026
- Chicago Public Schools: Thanksgiving break — Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
- Chicago Public Schools: Winter break — Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Chicago Public Schools: Spring break — Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027
- Chicago Public Schools: Last day of school — Jun 11, 2027
Imported events do not update automatically; if the district revises its calendar, download the file again.
Notes from the official calendar
- Calendar scope: Family calendar for elementary and high schools; not Cincinnati Public Schools.
- Elementary and high school dates. Preschool starts August 25 and ends June 10.
- Winter vacation is separate from the January 4 professional development day.
- Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 26–27; Nov 23–25 are marked no students or teachers in school. Elementary and high school calendar.
Chicago Public Schools calendar questions
When is the first day of school for Chicago Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school is Monday, Aug 24, 2026, and the scheduled last day is Friday, Jun 11, 2027, according to the official Chicago Public Schools calendar.
When is Chicago Public Schools spring break 2027?
Spring break is Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027. Confirm any school-specific changes on the official calendar before booking travel.
When is Chicago Public Schools winter break 2026-2027?
Winter break is Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Check the official calendar for the first day back.
Is there school the week of Thanksgiving 2026 in Chicago Public Schools?
The official Chicago Public Schools calendar shows Thanksgiving break as Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. See the notes on this page for any make-up-day conditions.
Do these dates apply to every school in Illinois?
No. They apply only to Chicago Public Schools. Other Illinois districts set their own calendars, and individual schools or programs inside Chicago Public Schools can have their own schedules.