CPS Calendar 2026-27: Chicago Public Schools Calendar
The next school break in Chicago Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Chicago Public Schools.
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Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school (K-12) | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Sep 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Parent teacher conferences | Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| General Election observed in lieu of Veterans Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 26 – 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Professional development day | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Jan 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Feb 23, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Professional development day | Apr 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Parent teacher conferences | Apr 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last day of school | Jun 11, 2027 | 1 |
| First day of school (K-12) | Aug 23, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor day | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Sep 24, 2027 | 1 |
| Indigenous peoples day | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Nov 1, 2027 | 1 |
| Parent teacher conferences | Nov 2, 2027 | 1 |
| Veterans day | Nov 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 26, 2027 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Professional development day | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| Martin luther king jr day | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Jan 28, 2028 | 1 |
| Presidents day | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Feb 22, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 20 – 24, 2028 | 5 |
| Parent teacher conferences | Apr 13, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional development day | Apr 14, 2028 | 1 |
| Memorial day | May 29, 2028 | 1 |
| Last day of school | Jun 9, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Chicago Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Chicago Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Chicago Public Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 19 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Chicago Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
19 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Chicago Public Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.