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2026 Chicago Public Schools School Holidays & Term Dates

Chicago Public Schools kindergarten through grade 12 run from Monday 24 August 2026 to Friday 11 June 2027. Winter vacation is 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. Spring vacation is 22 to 26 March 2027.

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Next Chicago Public Schools school holiday

2 days

The next 2026 school holiday is Thanksgiving holiday, from 26 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2026 — 41 days away. Schools reopen on .

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2026 school holiday dates

Thanksgiving holidayStartEndDuration2 days
Winter vacation

Schools are closed.

StartEndDuration12 days

2026 school term dates

Fall term

–

94 days

Fall term (2)

–

19 days

Other school closures in 2026

These extra school closures are published with this calendar.

  • Labor DaySchool closure
  • Professional development daySchool closure

    No students in school.

  • Indigenous Peoples' DaySchool closure
  • Parent-teacher conference daySchool closure

    Non-attendance day for elementary and high school students.

  • General Election observedSchool closure

    Holiday observed in lieu of Veterans Day.

  • Professional development daySchool closure

    No students in school.

School holiday periods

Thanksgiving holiday school holidays 2026

Thanksgiving holiday runs from 26 Nov 2026 (Thu) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (2 days inclusive). The Thanksgiving holiday end on 27 Nov 2026 (Fri). Fall term (2) begins and schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon).

Winter vacation school holidays 2026

Winter vacation runs from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).

Chicago Public Schools school start and reopening dates in 2026

School year starts
After the Thanksgiving holiday
Schools reopen (Fall term (2) begins)
School year ends

FAQ

When are the Thanksgiving holiday school holidays in Chicago Public Schools in 2026?

The Thanksgiving holiday run from 26 Nov 2026 (Thu) to 27 Nov 2026 (Fri) (2 days inclusive).

When are the Winter vacation school holidays in Chicago Public Schools in 2026?

The Winter vacation run from 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) to 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).

When do schools reopen after Thanksgiving holiday in Chicago Public Schools?

Schools reopen on 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) for the start of Fall term (2).

When does Fall term start in Chicago Public Schools in 2026?

Fall term runs from 24 Aug 2026 (Mon) to 25 Nov 2026 (Wed).

When does Fall term (2) start in Chicago Public Schools in 2026?

Fall term (2) runs from 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).

When does the 2026 school year start in Chicago Public Schools?

The 2026 school year starts on 24 Aug 2026 (Mon).

When does school end in Chicago Public Schools in 2026?

The 2026 school year ends on 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).

What is the next school holiday in Chicago Public Schools?

The next school holiday is Thanksgiving holiday, starting 26 Nov 2026 (Thu). See the Thanksgiving holiday section (#thanksgiving-holiday-school-holidays) for full dates.

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Statistics

School days
113
Holiday days
20
Terms
2
Longest break
12d

Winter vacation

Shortest break
2d

Thanksgiving holiday

Avg break
7d

Timeline

Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2026.

School terms: Fall term, 24 Aug 2026 (Mon) – 25 Nov 2026 (Wed); Fall term (2), 30 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Thanksgiving holiday, 26 Nov 2026 (Thu) – 27 Nov 2026 (Fri); Winter vacation, 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri). Special days: Labor Day, 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 7 Sept 2026 (Mon); Professional development day, 25 Sept 2026 (Fri) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri); Indigenous Peoples' Day, 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon); Parent-teacher conference day, 2 Nov 2026 (Mon) – 2 Nov 2026 (Mon); General Election observed, 3 Nov 2026 (Tue) – 3 Nov 2026 (Tue); Professional development day, 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) – 11 Nov 2026 (Wed)

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