Gurnee School District 56 Calendar (2025-2026)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER |
| August 18 & 19, 2025 | Teacher Institute Days - No School |
| August 20, 2025 | Early Release Schedule #2 |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day - No School |
| September 2, 2025 | Early Release Schedule #1 |
| October 7, 2025 | End of 1st Trimester |
| October 24, 2025 | Parent/Teacher Conf. No School |
| October 13, 2025 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day - No School |
| November 25 & 26, 2025 | No Student Attendance |
| November 27 & 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Holiday No School |
| December 22-31, 2025 | Winter Break - No School |
| January 1-2, 2026 | Winter Break - No School |
| January 19, 2026 | M.L. King’s Birthday- No School |
| January 30, 2026 | Early Release Schedule #1 |
| February 12, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conf. No School |
| February 13, 2026 | Teacher Institute Day - No School |
| February 16, 2026 | Presidents’ Day - No School |
| February 20, 2026 | End of 2nd Trimester |
| March 23-27, 2026 | Spring Break - No School |
| April 3, 2026 | No School |
| May 15, 2026 | Teacher Institute Day- No School |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day - No School |
| May 28, 2026 | End of 3rd Trimester |
| May 29, 2026 | Early Release Schedule #2 |
| June 1-2, 2026 | Early Release Schedule #2 |
| June 3-9, 2026 | Proposed Emergency Days |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth |
| 2025-2026 | 1-HR Late Start Wednesday |
| December 23-26 | District Offices Closed |
| December 29-January 1 | District Offices Closed |
Gurnee School District 56 Schools Calendar FAQ (2025-2026)
When is the first day of school in Gurnee School District 56?
The first day of school is August 20, 2025. [cite: 1]
When is Spring Break in Gurnee School District 56?
Spring Break is from March 23-27, 2026. [cite: 5]
When is Winter Break in Gurnee School District 56?
Winter Break is from December 22-31, 2025, and January 1-2, 2026. [cite: 7, 8]
When is Thanksgiving break in Gurnee School District 56?
Thanksgiving break is on November 27 & 28, 2025. [cite: 7]
When is the last day of the 3rd trimester in Gurnee School District 56?
The last day of the 3rd trimester is May 28, 2026. [cite: 7]
When are the Teacher Institute Days (No School)?
The Teacher Institute Days (No School) are August 18 & 19, 2025, and February 13, 2026 and May 15, 2026. [cite: 1, 3, 7]
Are there any Early Release Days?
Yes, there are several early release days: August 20, 2025, September 2, 2025, January 30, 2026, May 29, 2026, and June 1-2, 2026. [cite: 1, 7, 11]
What days are schools closed for holidays?
Schools are closed for the following holidays: Labor Day (September 1, 2025)[cite: 4], Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 13, 2025)[cite: 4], M.L. King’s Birthday (January 19, 2026)[cite: 3], Presidents’ Day (February 16, 2026)[cite: 3], Memorial Day (May 25, 2026)[cite: 7], and Juneteenth (June 19, 2026)[cite: 11].
Calendar Disclaimer
The school calendar provided on this page is taken from the officialGurnee School District 56 School 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.