Chicago Public Schools calendar, 26–27
School year: 42 weeks · For students: 31 days off · December break: 12 days · Longest stretch: 34 school days
Worth knowing
· CPS observes Election Day (Nov 3) in lieu of Veterans Day; Nov 11 is a professional-development day off instead.
· Pre-K starts a day later (Aug 25) and ends a day earlier (Jun 10) than K-12.
· Jun 14-17 are emergency days: school is in session only if closures pushed student days below the state requirement.
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Checked against the official district calendar Friday, July 3, 2026 · If the district changes a date, the synced calendar updates itself.
Chicago Public Schools calendar, 26–27
The 2026-2027 school year runs from Monday, August 24, 2026 through Friday, June 11, 2027. Every break, holiday, and early-release day below, checked against the district's official calendar.
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What we include: every day off for students, plus districtwide schedule changes like early-release days. Grading periods and staff-only dates are left out so your calendar stays clean. Sourced from the official Chicago Public Schools calendar. Always confirm last-minute changes with the district.
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The year, by the numbers
School year
42 weeks
The 2026-2027 year runs Monday, August 24, 2026 through Friday, June 11, 2027, about 42 weeks.
For students
31 days off
Students get 31 full weekdays off during the year (breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays).
December break
12 days
The December closure runs Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 (12 days). Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Longest stretch
34 school days
The longest run without a full day off is 34 school days, Apr 13 to May 28, 2027.
Worth knowing
- CPS observes Election Day (Nov 3) in lieu of Veterans Day; Nov 11 is a professional-development day off instead.
- Pre-K starts a day later (Aug 25) and ends a day earlier (Jun 10) than K-12.
- Jun 14-17 are emergency days: school is in session only if closures pushed student days below the state requirement.
- Parent-teacher conference days (Nov 2 and Apr 12) are days off for students at both elementary and high schools.
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Quick answers
When does CPS start school in 2026?
Chicago Public Schools starts the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is CPS spring break in 2027?
Spring break for Chicago Public Schools is Mar 22 to Mar 26, 2027.
When is CPS winter break?
Winter break for Chicago Public Schools is Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
When does CPS get out for summer 2027?
The last day of school for Chicago Public Schools is Friday, June 11, 2027. (Tentative per the district.)
How long is winter break for CPS?
Chicago Public Schools's December break is 12 days, Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
How many days off do CPS students get in 2026-2027?
Between the first and last day of school, Chicago Public Schools students get 31 full weekdays off across breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays.
When are CPS teacher workdays (no school for students) in 2026-2027?
Chicago Public Schools has 8 teacher workdays when students are off in 2026-2027: Sep 25, 2026, Nov 2, 2026, Nov 11, 2026, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 29, 2027, Feb 23, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, and Apr 12, 2027.