Champaign Unit 4 Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Students in Champaign Unit 4 Schools (Unit 4) start the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, August 13, 2026 and finish on Monday, May 24, 2027. In between are four breaks: fall break (Oct 12-16), Thanksgiving break (Nov 25-27), winter break (December 21, 2026 to January 1) and spring break (Mar 15-19), plus twelve other weekdays without school.

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First dayThu, Aug 13, 2026

Last dayMon, May 24, 2027

Spring breakMar 15-19, 2027back Mon, Mar 22, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Tue, Jan 5, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

168 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Champaign Unit 4 Schools 2026-2027 Regular calendar (all schools) dates
Date	Event
Thu, Aug 13, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Oct 12 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Fall Break · 5 school days off
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break · 3 school days off
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Early release
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early release
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Holiday
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Fri, May 21, 2027	Early release
Mon, May 24, 2027	Early release
Mon, May 24, 2027	Last day of school
Wed, May 26, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Thu, May 27, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, May 28, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	Possible weather make-up day

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Verified against Champaign Unit 4 Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 29, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: Champaign Unit 4 Schools 2026-2027 Regular Calendar of Events (PDF) · district calendar page

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Note: Staggered start: Aug 13 is the first day for grades 1-6 and grade 9 (all Garden Hills and IPA students in grades 1-8 also start Aug 13); Aug 14 for grades 7-8 and 10-12; kindergarten is half-class attendance Aug 14 and 17, and all kindergartners attend from Aug 18. Aug 13 is kindergarten parent-teacher conferences. Oct 8-9 and Mar 11-12 are parent-teacher conference days with no school for students; Oct 8 and Mar 11 are also School Improvement Days. Oct 12 is also a fall holiday for 12-month CESP staff. Dec 17-18, May 21 and May 24 are early dismissal/exam days (Schedule D). May 24 is the last official day. May 25 is a School Improvement Day (no students) after the last day. May 26-28 and June 1-2 are listed as Emergency Snow Days; the document does not say whether they are off unless needed. Memorial Day (May 31) and Juneteenth (Jun 19, a Saturday) fall after the last day.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Champaign Unit 4 Schools students have 6 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.

Days off	Length	Why
Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7	3 days	Labor Day
Sat, Sep 19 to Mon, Sep 21	3 days	Teacher workday, no school for students
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15	3 days	Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 28	3 days	Spring Holiday
Sat, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 12	3 days	Teacher workday, no school for students

Nearby districts

Compare Champaign Unit 4 Schools with McLean County Unit District No. 5 or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Champaign Unit 4 Schools	Aug 13	Mar 15-19	May 24
McLean County Unit District No. 5	Aug 20	Mar 22-26	Jun 2
Tippecanoe School Corporation	Aug 6	Mar 22-26	May 25
Peoria Public Schools	Aug 5	Mar 29 to Apr 9	Jun 3

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Champaign Unit 4 Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027. The last day of school before it is Tuesday, March 9, 2027, and students return Monday, March 22, 2027.

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Champaign Unit 4 Schools?

The first day of school is Thursday, August 13, 2026 and the last day is Monday, May 24, 2027, 168 student days in total.

How long is Thanksgiving break in Champaign Unit 4 Schools?

3 school days: Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.

How many school days are in the Champaign Unit 4 Schools 2026-2027 calendar?

168 student days, as stated on the district's calendar. Our count of every weekday between the first and last day, minus the breaks, holidays and teacher workdays listed below, gives the same number.

Does Champaign Unit 4 Schools have a fall break?

Yes: “Fall Break” is Mon, Oct 12 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026.

Where do these Champaign Unit 4 Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Champaign Unit 4 Schools 2026-2027 Regular Calendar of Events”, checked on September 29, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.

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About the district: Champaign Unit 4 Schools is based in Champaign, Illinois (Champaign County), with about 10,598 students in 21 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: champaignschools.org. See all Illinois school calendars.