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Palatine Ccsd 15 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
31 weekdays
14 single days + 17 break days
First day
Sunday
August 16
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
No School | Teacher Institute
Sat, Jan 16 – Wed, Jan 20
5 days off
3 school + 2 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

  • First Day of School Sunday, August 16th First day
  • | Teacher Institute Monday, August 17th No school
  • | Teacher Institute Tuesday, August 18th No school

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th No school
  • | Teacher Plan Day Tuesday, October 13th No school

November 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, November 23rd No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 24th No school
  • | Students/Staff Nonattendance Day Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 26th – Friday, November 27th · 2 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • | Teacher Institute Tuesday, January 19th No school
  • | Teacher Institute Wednesday, January 20th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • | Teacher Plan Day Tuesday, February 16th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, May 20th Early release
  • | Teacher Plan Day Friday, May 21st No school
  • Last Day of School Friday, May 28th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

20 schools follow the Palatine Ccsd 15 calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
C
Carl Sandburg Jr High SchoolCentral Road Elem School
F
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
G
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
H
Hunting Ridge Elem School
J
Jane Addams Elem SchoolJohn G Conyers Learning Academy
K
Kimball Hill Elem School
L
Lake Louise Elem SchoolLincoln Elementary School
M
Marion Jordan Elem School
P
Pleasant Hill Elem SchoolPlum Grove Jr High School
S
Stuart R Paddock School
T
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
V
Virginia Lake Elem School
W
Walter R Sundling Jr High SchWillow Bend Elem SchoolWinston Campus ElementaryWinston Campus Jr High

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Palatine Ccsd 15 in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Palatine Ccsd 15 on 15 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 17 (| Teacher Institute); Tuesday, August 18 (| Teacher Institute); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Tuesday, October 13 (| Teacher Plan Day); Monday, November 23 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Tuesday, November 24 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Wednesday, November 25 (| Students/Staff Nonattendance Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Tuesday, January 19 (| Teacher Institute), and five more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Thursday, November 26 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 Palatine Ccsd 15 in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Palatine Ccsd 15 is Sunday, August 16, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Palatine Ccsd 15?
About 174 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Palatine Ccsd 15 have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 17 weekdays of breaks plus 14 single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Palatine Ccsd 15 in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-nine school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, March 29 to Thursday, May 20.
Which month has the most days off at Palatine Ccsd 15?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Palatine Ccsd 15 have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has one early-release day. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Palatine Ccsd 15, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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