CPS Chicago Public Schools Calendar (2025-2026)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | School clerks begin working |
| August 11, 2025 | Teachers and Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) - represented Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel (PSRPs) begin |
| August 11, 2025 | Professional Development Day |
| August 11-15, 2025 | Other school-based employees begin |
| August 12-14, 2025 | Teacher Institute Days (principal-directed) |
| August 15, 2025 | Teacher Institute Day (teacher-directed) |
| August 18, 2025 | Students begin classes |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| September 19, 2025 | Q1 Progress Report Distribution Day |
| September 26, 2025 | Professional Development Day |
| October 13, 2025 | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| October 17, 2025 | Q1 ends |
| October 27, 2025 | Parent-Teacher Conference Day (ES and HS) |
| November 11, 2025 | Veteran's Day |
| November 14, 2025 | Q2 Progress Report Distribution Day |
| November 27, 2025 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| November 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 19, 2025 | Q2 ends |
| December 22, 2025 | Winter Vacation begins |
| January 1, 2026 | Observed holiday for district offices |
| January 2, 2026 | Winter Vacation ends |
| January 5, 2026 | School Improvement Day (principal-directed) |
| January 9, 2026 | Q2 Report Cards Sent Home |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 6, 2026 | Q3 Progress Report Distribution Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Presidents' Day |
| February 17, 2026 | Professional Development Day |
| March 6, 2026 | Q3 ends |
| March 16, 2026 | School Improvement Day (teacher-directed) |
| March 17, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conference Day (ES) |
| March 18, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conference Day (HS) |
| March 23, 2026 | Spring Vacation begins |
| March 27, 2026 | Spring Vacation ends |
| April 24, 2026 | Professional Development Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Q4 Progress Report Distribution Day |
| May 21, 2026 | Earliest date for High School graduation ceremonies |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| May 29, 2026 | Earliest date for Elementary School graduation ceremonies |
| June 4, 2026 | Q4 ends |
| June 4, 2026 | Q4 Report Cards Sent Home |
| June 5, 2026 | School Improvement Day (teacher-directed) |
| June 8, 2026 | School Improvement Day (principal-directed) |
| June 16, 2026 | Earliest anticipated start date for summer programs |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth |
Chicago Public Schools 2025-2026 Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school in Chicago Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
The first day of school is August 18, 2025[cite: 19].
When is Spring Break in Chicago Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Spring Break is from March 23, 2026, to March 27, 2026[cite: 28].
When is Winter Break in Chicago Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Winter Break is from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026[cite: 28].
When is Thanksgiving break in Chicago Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
Thanksgiving break is November 27 and 28, 2025[cite: 16].
When is the last day of school in Chicago Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year?
The last day of school is June 4, 2026[cite: 19].
When are the Parent-Teacher Conference days?
Parent-Teacher Conference days are:
- October 27, 2025 (ES and HS) [cite: 21]
- March 17, 2026 (ES) [cite: 21]
- March 18, 2026 (HS) [cite: 21]
When are the observed holidays?
Observed holidays are:
- September 1, 2025: Labor Day [cite: 16]
- October 13, 2025: Indigenous Peoples' Day [cite: 16]
- November 11, 2025: Veteran's Day [cite: 16]
- November 27 & 28, 2025: Thanksgiving Holiday [cite: 16]
- January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day [cite: 16]
- February 16, 2026: Presidents' Day [cite: 16]
- May 25, 2026: Memorial Day [cite: 16]
- June 19, 2026: Juneteenth [cite: 16]
When do school clerks begin working?
School clerks begin working on August 6, 2025[cite: 15].
When do teachers and CTU Paraprofessionals begin?
Teachers and CTU-represented Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel (PSRPs) begin on August 11, 2025[cite: 19].
When do other school-based employees begin?
Other school-based employees begin between August 11, 2025, and August 15, 2025[cite: 19].
Calendar Disclaimer
The school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official CPS Chicago Calendar District website. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.