Chicago School Holidays (2026)

The academic calendar in Chicago starts on September 3rd. The Chicago School District releases the school calendar for public schools.

School holidays in Chicago include winter and spring vacations, public holidays, and other important dates. For more up-to-date information, visit each school’s individual websites.

When are school holidays in Chicago?

What are the other holidays in Chicago?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day marks the start of the year, and is celebrated every January 1st.

Thanksgiving Day
Celebrated every fourth day of November, Thanksgiving Day is meant for families to gather.

The Fourth of July or Independence Day
This holiday marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The holiday is kicked off with grand festivals in Chicago and across the country.

Pulaski Day
A local holiday observed in Chicago, Casimir Pulaski Day remembers the life of the Revolutionary War Officer.

Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King’s life is celebrated in Chicago because of his efforts to gain civil rights for all people.

Presidents’ Day
George Washington, the first president of the United States and the hero of the Revolutionary War, celebrates his birthday on February 2nd. Meanwhile, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is February 12th. President’s Day combines these and is celebrated every third Monday of February.

Memorial Day
This holiday commemorates the lives lost during the Civil War.

Labor Day
Celebrated every first Monday of September, this holiday honors all laborers in the United States.

Columbus Day
This holiday marks the day when the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas on October 12, 1492.

Veterans Day
This holiday honors Americans who served in World War I. The president of the United States visits the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in commemoration of this day.

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