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Darien School District 61 IL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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  • 4 teacher days

The Darien School District 61 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 19, 2026 to May 28, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 24-27, winter break Dec 21 - Jan 1, and spring break Mar 27 - Apr 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 19, 2026 First Day of School for Students - No Late Start
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
Next key date Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Darien School District 61 2026-27 calendar

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Darien School District 61 school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 17, 2026 — Teacher Institute - No School
  • Aug 18, 2026 — Teacher Institute - No School
  • Aug 19, 2026 — First Day of School for Students - No Late Start
  • Aug 20, 2026 — First Day of School for Pre-K and Kindergarten
  • Aug 26, 2026 — Late Start Begins

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - No School
  • Sep 23, 2026 — No Late Start
  • Sep 25, 2026 — School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Columbus & Indigenous People's Day - No School

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — Teacher Institute - No School
  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day - No School
  • Nov 4, 2026 — No Late Start
  • Nov 19, 2026 — Parent Teacher Conferences (5-8 PM)
  • Nov 23, 2026 — Parent Teacher Conferences (11 AM-7 PM)

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break - No School

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break - No School
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Day - No School
  • Jan 27, 2027 — No Late Start
  • Jan 29, 2027 — School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — President's Day - No School
  • Feb 24, 2027 — No Late Start
  • Feb 25, 2027 — Parent Teacher Conferences (5-8 PM)
  • Feb 26, 2027 — Teacher Institute Day - No School

March 2027

  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday - No School
  • Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break - No School

April 2027

  • Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2027 — Spring Break - No School
  • Apr 5, 2027 — Schools Reopen
  • Apr 28, 2027 — No Late Start
  • Apr 30, 2027 — School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP

May 2027

  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 1-7, 2027 — Emergency Days

July 2027

Darien School District 61 teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 17, 2026 Teacher Institute - No School District source
  • Aug 18, 2026 Teacher Institute - No School District source
  • Nov 2, 2026 Teacher Institute - No School District source
  • Feb 26, 2027 Teacher Institute Day - No School District source

Darien School District 61 breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - No School Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Columbus & Indigenous People's Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day - No School Holiday
  • Nov 24-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School Holiday
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break - No School Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Day - No School Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 President's Day - No School Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday - No School Holiday
  • Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2027 Spring Break - No School Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Darien School District 61 planning calendar

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Useful now31 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated July 12, 2026.
Full term dates table

Darien School District 61 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 17, 2026Teacher Institute - No School
Aug 18, 2026Teacher Institute - No School
Aug 19, 2026First Day of School for Students - No Late Start
Aug 20, 2026First Day of School for Pre-K and Kindergarten
Aug 26, 2026Late Start Begins
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - No School
Sep 23, 2026No Late Start
Sep 25, 2026School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP
Oct 12, 2026Columbus & Indigenous People's Day - No School
Nov 2, 2026Teacher Institute - No School
Nov 3, 2026Election Day - No School
Nov 4, 2026No Late Start
Nov 19, 2026Parent Teacher Conferences (5-8 PM)
Nov 23, 2026Parent Teacher Conferences (11 AM-7 PM)
Nov 24-27, 2026Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027Winter Break - No School
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Day - No School
Jan 27, 2027No Late Start
Jan 29, 2027School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP
Feb 15, 2027President's Day - No School
Feb 24, 2027No Late Start
Feb 25, 2027Parent Teacher Conferences (5-8 PM)
Feb 26, 2027Teacher Institute Day - No School
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday - No School
Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2027Spring Break - No School
Apr 5, 2027Schools Reopen
Apr 28, 2027No Late Start
Apr 30, 2027School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP
May 28, 2027Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 1-7, 2027Emergency Days

Darien School District 61 Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in Darien School District 61 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for students in Darien School District 61 is August 19, 2026. Pre-K and Kindergarten students begin on August 20, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 27 through April 2, 2027. Classes resume on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with students returning to school after the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 24 through November 27, 2026. There will be no school during these dates.
When is the last day of school in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 28, 2027, and it is a half-day of school.
When do teachers report before students return in Darien School District 61?
Teacher Institute Days are scheduled for August 17-18, 2026, before students begin classes.
When is Labor Day observed in Darien School District 61 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 19, 2026 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM), November 23, 2026 (11:00 AM-7:00 PM), and February 25, 2027 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM).
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
When is Presidents' Day in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027. There will be no school.
When is Good Friday in Darien School District 61 for the 2026-2027 school year?
Good Friday falls on March 26, 2027, and there is no school.
What are the No Late Start dates for Darien School District 61 during the 2026-2027 school year?
No Late Start days are September 23, 2026, November 4, 2026, January 27, 2027, February 24, 2027, and April 28, 2027.
When are the School Improvement (SIP) half-days in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
School Improvement (SIP) half-days are scheduled for September 25, 2026, January 29, 2027, and April 30, 2027.
Are there emergency days included in the Darien School District 61 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. Emergency Days are scheduled from June 1 through June 7, 2027, if they are needed.

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Darien School District 61 calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Darien School District 61 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for students in Darien School District 61 is August 19, 2026. Pre-K and Kindergarten students begin on August 20, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 27 through April 2, 2027. Classes resume on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with students returning to school after the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 24 through November 27, 2026. There will be no school during these dates.
When is the last day of school in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 28, 2027, and it is a half-day of school.
When do teachers report before students return in Darien School District 61?
Teacher Institute Days are scheduled for August 17-18, 2026, before students begin classes.
When is Labor Day observed in Darien School District 61 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 19, 2026 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM), November 23, 2026 (11:00 AM-7:00 PM), and February 25, 2027 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM).
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
When is Presidents' Day in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027. There will be no school.
When is Good Friday in Darien School District 61 for the 2026-2027 school year?
Good Friday falls on March 26, 2027, and there is no school.
What are the No Late Start dates for Darien School District 61 during the 2026-2027 school year?
No Late Start days are September 23, 2026, November 4, 2026, January 27, 2027, February 24, 2027, and April 28, 2027.
When are the School Improvement (SIP) half-days in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
School Improvement (SIP) half-days are scheduled for September 25, 2026, January 29, 2027, and April 30, 2027.
Are there emergency days included in the Darien School District 61 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. Emergency Days are scheduled from June 1 through June 7, 2027, if they are needed.

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