The 2026–2027 academic calendar covers all key dates in Illinois. Classes begin August 3, 2026 and end May 25, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Benton County School District before scheduling around them.
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Benton County School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Benton County School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Benton County School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against educounty.net.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Benton County School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Benton County School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Benton County School District is August 3, 2026 (Monday).
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027. Classes resume on March 15, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break is observed from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Students return after a Staff Professional Development Day on January 4, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 25, 2027, and it is a 60% day for students.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, with no classes.
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027.
Final exams are scheduled from May 17 through May 25, 2027. Senior exams begin on May 21, 2027.
Graduation is scheduled for May 22, 2027. Hickory Flat Attendance Center's ceremony begins at 10:00 AM, and Ashland High School's ceremony begins at 2:00 PM.
Report cards are issued on October 15, 2026 (1st Nine Weeks), January 7, 2027 (2nd Nine Weeks), and March 18, 2027 (3rd Nine Weeks).
Staff Professional Development (No Students) days are July 29-31, 2026, October 12, 2026, and January 4, 2027.
Good Friday is observed on March 26, 2027, and Easter Monday is observed on March 29, 2027.
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