Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
District 45 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Teacher institute |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Teacher work day / Meet the Teacher (elementary) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | First day of school |
| Sep 4, 2026 | No school: SIP day |
| Sep 7, 2026 | No school: Labor Day |
| Oct 9, 2026 | No school: SIP day |
| Oct 12, 2026 | No school: Indigenous Peoples Day |
| Oct 16, 2026 | End of nine weeks |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Report cards issued |
| Nov 3, 2026 | No school: Election Day |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Family-school conferences |
| Nov 23, 2026 | No school for students: Family-school conferences |
| Nov 24, 2026 | No school: SIP day |
| Nov 25-27, 2026 | No school: Thanksgiving break |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | No school: Winter break |
| Jan 4, 2027 | School resumes |
| Jan 8, 2027 | End of nine weeks |
| Jan 15, 2027 | No school: Teacher institute |
| Jan 18, 2027 | No school: Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Report cards issued |
| Feb 15, 2027 | No school: Presidents Day |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Early dismissal: Teacher institute |
| Feb 26, 2027 | No school: Teacher institute |
| Mar 12, 2027 | End of nine weeks |
| Mar 19, 2027 | Report cards issued |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Non-attendance day |
| Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027 | No school: Spring break |
| Apr 5, 2027 | No school: SIP day |
| Apr 6, 2027 | School resumes |
| May 28, 2027 | Last day of school: Early dismissal |
| May 28, 2027 | End of nine weeks, report cards issued |
| May 31, 2027 | No school: Memorial Day |
| Jun 1-4, 2027 | Emergency/possible make-up days |
| Jun 7, 2027 | Emergency/possible make-up day |
District 45 2026-2027 School Calendar – Frequently Asked Questions
When is the first day of school in District 45 2026-2027?
The first day of school in District 45 is August 19, 2026.
When is spring break in District 45 2026-2027?
Spring break in District 45 is from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas break in District 45 2026-2027?
Christmas break in District 45 begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is winter break in District 45 2026-2027?
Winter break in District 45 runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in District 45 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break in District 45 is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in District 45 2026-2027?
The last day of school in District 45 is May 28, 2027, and it is an early dismissal day.
When does school resume after winter break in District 45 2026-2027?
School resumes on January 4, 2027 after winter break.
When is Labor Day holiday in District 45 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday is on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in District 45 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
When is Presidents Day in District 45 2026-2027?
Presidents Day is on February 15, 2027, and there is no school.
When are report cards issued in District 45 2026-2027?
Report cards are issued on October 23, 2026; January 20, 2027; March 19, 2027; and May 28, 2027.
When are emergency make-up days scheduled in District 45 2026-2027?
Emergency make-up days are scheduled for June 1–4 and June 7, 2027.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.