Check out Chicago Public Schools Calendar that has been officially released by the school district to inform students and teachers about the entire academic schedule.
Chicago Public Schools is the fourth largest school district in the United States. The school system has an enrolment of 323,251 students in 634 Number of schools, including district-run, charter, contract, and SAFE schools.
Through this page, We’ve shared the preview of Chicago Public Schools Calendar and specified some of the important academic and holiday dates for an easy understanding of students.
| Overview | Elements |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Location | Illinois |
| Grades | PreK - 12 |
| Schools | 634 |
| Enrolment | 323,251 Students |
| School Calendar | Available |
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Key Dates in Chicago Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Make the most out of this academic year and accomplish your desired academic goals by planning it well. For the convenience and easy understanding of students, some of the important dates in Chicago Public Schools are specified below for the academic year 2026-2027.
| Event | Dates |
| First Day of School | Mon, Aug 24 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27 2026 |
| Christmas Break | Mon, Dec 21 to Mon, Jan 4 2027 |
| Mid-Winter Break | Fri, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 15 2027 |
| Spring Break | Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26 2027 |
| Last Day of School | Fri, Jun 11 2027 |
Download Chicago Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The preview of 2026-2027 CPS Calendar is shared right below for all Elementary and High School Students. Through a school calendar, you get to know important dates such as first/last day of school, holidays, breaks, parent teacher conference days, early release days, etc. Use a school calendar as a tool to plan out the entire academic year.
There are many non-attendance days for students such as Parent-teacher conference day, teacher institute days, school improvement days, etc. Keep a check on the full school calendar to check out the dates for all important academic events and holidays.
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A school calendar contains the official academic schedule for the entire academic year. Be aware of important events and plan them in advance.
FAQs on Chicago Public Schools Calendar
Students have many questions when it comes to a school calendar such as when is spring break, when are holidays, when does school starts and when does it ends, etc. Some of the commonly asked questions related to the school calendar of Chicago Public Schools are answered right below.
Q. What are First/Last day dates of Chicago Public Schools 2026-2027?
A. The first day of Chicago Public Schools for students is Mon, Aug 24 2026 and the last day of school is Fri, Jun 11 2027
Q. When is thanksgiving break in Chicago Public Schools?
A. The dates for thanksgiving break in Chicago Public Schools are Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27 2026.
Q. When is Christmas break in Chicago Public Schools?
A. The dates for Christmas break in Chicago Public Schools are Mon, Dec 21 to Mon, Jan 4 2027.
Q. When is spring break in Chicago Public Schools?
A. The dates for spring break in Chicago Public Schools are Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26 2027.