Simple Schedule
Illinois School Calendars 2027-2028
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Illinois school districts, plus first and last days.
Fall break
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 24–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 20–31
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 27–31
2028 · most common dates
Holidays and Illinois schools
Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Illinois districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 | Federal holiday | 86% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 | Federal holiday | 57% |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 29% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 26 | State holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 24 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day (observed) | Fri, Dec 31 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 | Federal holiday | 86% |
| Lincoln's Birthday (observed) | Fri, Feb 11 | State holiday | 14% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 21 | Federal holiday | 71% |
Illinois school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Unit School District 200 | Aug 18 | May 26 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 23 – Jan 5 | Mar 27–31 | 29 |
| District 300 | Aug 10 | May 19 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20–31 | Mar 27–31 | 27 |
| Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 | Aug 17 | May 24 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20–31 | Mar 27–31 | 18 |
| Jacksonville School District 117 | Aug 18 | May 24 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Apr 10–17 | 27 |
| Moline-Coal Valley School District | Aug 20 | Jun 2 | Nov 22–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 4 | Mar 27–31 | 30 |
| Naperville 203 Community Unit School District | Aug 18 | May 26 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 27–31 | 26 |
| Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 | Aug 11 | May 18 | Nov 24–26 | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 27–31 | 27 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
Illinois school calendar questions
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Illinois?
Most often Nov 24–26, 2027: about 57% of the Illinois districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. Other common dates are Nov 22–26. For example: District 300, Nov 22–26; Naperville 203 Community Unit School District, Nov 24–26; Community Unit School District 200, Nov 22–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Illinois?
Most often Dec 20–31, 2027: about 29% of the Illinois districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 3. Other common dates are Dec 20 – Jan 3. For example: District 300, Dec 20–31; Naperville 203 Community Unit School District, Dec 24 – Jan 7; Community Unit School District 200, Dec 23 – Jan 5.
When is spring break 2028 in Illinois?
Most often Mar 27–31, 2028: about 86% of the Illinois districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 3. For example: District 300, Mar 27–31; Naperville 203 Community Unit School District, Mar 27–31; Community Unit School District 200, Mar 27–31.
Do Illinois schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 43% of the Illinois districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 24–26.
How long is winter break in Illinois?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20–31, and most Illinois students go back Mon, Jan 3.
When does school start in Illinois?
Most often Aug 18, 2027 (about 43% of the Illinois districts we track). District 300 starts earliest, on Aug 10; Moline-Coal Valley School District starts latest, on Aug 20.
When is the last day of school in Illinois?
Most often May 24, 2028 (about 29% of the Illinois districts we track). Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 finishes earliest, on May 18; Moline-Coal Valley School District finishes latest, on Jun 2.
Is there school on Columbus Day in Illinois?
In most districts, no: about 57% of the Illinois districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 11). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Veterans Day in Illinois?
In most districts, yes: only about 29% of the Illinois districts we track have no school on Veterans Day (Thu, Nov 11).
How many days off do Illinois schools have?
About 26 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's fewer than the 29 we see across all districts we track.
Other states and provinces
Never miss a day off, and a whole lot more
Simple Schedule keeps every school date, activity, and reminder in one calm, organized place.
Get Early Access