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Mclean County Usd 5 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
No-school days
28 weekdays
10 single days + 18 break days
First day
Thursday
August 20
2026
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School year at a glance

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August 2026
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September 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Institute Day (No School)
Mon, Aug 17 – Wed, Aug 19
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 28
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 17th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 18th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 20th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, September 15th Early release

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, October 2nd No school
  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 21st Early release

November 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, November 6th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 2nd Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Friday, February 5th Early release
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, February 16th No school

March 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, March 2nd Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, April 15th Early release
  • Professional Development Day Friday, April 16th No school
  • Early Release Thursday, April 29th Early release

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, June 2nd Early release

Schools using this calendar

26 schools follow the Mclean County Usd 5 calendar.

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B
Benjamin Elem SchoolBrigham Elementary
C
Carlock Elem SchoolCedar Ridge Elem SchoolChiddix Jr High SchoolColene Hoose Elem School
E
Eugene Field SchoolEvans Junior High School
F
Fairview Elem SchoolFox Creek Elementary School
G
Glenn Elem SchoolGrove Elementary School
H
Hudson Elem School
K
Kingsley Jr High School
M
Mcclean Co Detention Center
N
Normal Community High SchoolNormal Community West High SchoolNorthpoint Elementary School
O
Oakdale Elem School
P
Parkside Elementary SchoolParkside Jr High SchoolPepper Ridge Elementary SchoolPrairieland Elementary School
S
Sugar Creek Elem School
T
Towanda Elem School
Y
Ybmc Charter Sch

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Mclean County Usd 5 in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Mclean County Usd 5 on 13 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 17 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 18 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 19 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 2 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Friday, November 6 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day), and three more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Mclean County Usd 5 in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Mclean County Usd 5 is Thursday, August 20, 2026.
How many days off does Mclean County Usd 5 have in 2026-2027?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 18 weekdays of breaks plus ten single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Mclean County Usd 5 in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (ten school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Mclean County Usd 5?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Mclean County Usd 5 have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has eight early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Mclean County Usd 5, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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