Illinois School Calendars 2026-2027
We track 2 Illinois school districts, serving about 358,000 students, each checked against the district’s official 2026-2027 calendar. The first day of school ranges from August 24, 2026 to August 27, 2026, and the last day from June 9, 2027 to June 11, 2027. Spring break 2027 starts as early as Mar 22 and as late as Mar 29; the most common week begins Mar 22 (1 of 2 districts).
When does school start in Illinois?
| District | First day | Last day | Winter break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Public Schools | Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| School District U-46 | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 | Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
Spring break 2027 in Illinois
| District | Spring break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Public Schools | Mar 22-26, 2027 | Mon, Mar 29, 2027 |
| School District U-46 | Mar 29 to Apr 2, 2027 | Wed, Apr 7, 2027 |
Illinois spring break 2027, grouped by week →
Illinois winter break 2026: last day before the break and first day back →
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