Illinois School Calendars 2026-2027

Most don't. Only about 15% of the Illinois districts we track take a fall break, most often Oct 12–16, 2026. For example: Naperville 203 Community Unit School District, Oct 8–12; East Aurora School District 131, Oct 8–12; Champaign Unit 4 School District, Oct 12–16.

Most often Nov 25–27, 2026: about 50% of the Illinois districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. Other common dates are Nov 23–27. For example: Chicago Public Schools, Nov 26–27; School District U-46, Nov 25–27; Rockford Public Schools, Nov 23–27.

Most often Dec 21 – Jan 1: about 52% of the Illinois districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 21 – Jan 4. For example: Chicago Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 4; School District U-46, Dec 21 – Jan 1; Rockford Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1.

Most often Mar 22–26, 2027: about 27% of the Illinois districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 29. Other common dates are Mar 26 – Apr 2 and Mar 29 – Apr 2. For example: Chicago Public Schools, Mar 22–26; School District U-46, Mar 29 – Apr 5; Rockford Public Schools, Mar 29 – Apr 2.

Most don't: only about 47% of the Illinois districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 25–27.

Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 1, and most Illinois students go back Mon, Jan 4.

Most often Aug 13, 2026 (about 24% of the Illinois districts we track). East St. Louis School District 189 starts earliest, on Aug 10; School District U-46 starts latest, on Aug 27.

Most often May 28, 2027 (about 31% of the Illinois districts we track). Alton School District finishes earliest, on May 20; School District U-46 finishes latest, on Jun 16.

In about 12% of the Illinois districts we track there's no school for Casimir Pulaski Day (most often Mon, Mar 1), far more than in districts elsewhere.

In most districts, yes: only about 39% of the Illinois districts we track have no school on Election Day (Tue, Nov 3).

In most districts, yes: only about 33% of the Illinois districts we track have no school on Veterans Day (Wed, Nov 11).

About 27 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 28 we see across all districts we track.