Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Cook County Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Cook County Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Cook County Schools.
Common Questions
Cook County Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Cook County Schools is August 5, 2026. The second semester begins on January 6, 2027.
Spring Break in Cook County Schools runs from March 29-31, 2027 and continues April 1-2, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break is scheduled for February 15, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break will take place from November 23-27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 20, 2027, which is a half day. Graduation is also scheduled for May 20, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 9-12, 2026.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026.
Teacher InService days are September 8, 2026; October 13, 2026; December 18, 2026; January 4-5, 2027; February 16, 2027; and March 16, 2027.
MLK Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027.
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