Chicago Public Schools holiday closures 2026-27
Official Last verified October 28, 2026
| Day | Status on the 2026-27 calendar |
|---|
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day | Oct 12, 2026 (Indigenous Peoples' Day) |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 is a professional development day (no students); holiday list says Nov 3 General Election observed in lieu of Veterans Day |
| Thanksgiving week | Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 (Thanksgiving Holiday) |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 |
| MLK Day | Jan 18, 2027 |
| Presidents Day | Feb 15, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
Other closures listed
| Other closures | Nov 3 2026 General Election day; Spring vacation Mar 22, 2027 to 03-26; Observance Day Jul 5, 2027; PD days listed incl. Nov 11 |
Source
Chicago Public Schools official 2026-27 calendar. Last verified October 28, 2026. Calendars can be amended by the school board, so check the district site for changes.