For the 2026–2027 school year, Benton School District publishes its official academic calendar for Illinois. Classes begin Aug 12 and end May 31. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Benton School District before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Benton School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Benton School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- District InserviceAug 3 — Aug 5Teacher Day
- Teacher WorkdayAug 6, 2026Teacher Day
- Teacher WorkdayAug 10, 2026Teacher Day
- First Day for StudentsAug 12, 2026School Opens
- Labor DaySep 7, 2026No School
- Secondary P/T ConferencesSep 24, 2026Event
- First Quarter EndsOct 9, 2026Event
- Elem P/T ConferencesOct 15, 2026Event
- Fall BreakOct 16 — Oct 19No School
- PD/Workday (No Students)Oct 20, 2026Teacher Day
- Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 — Nov 27No School
- Second Quarter EndsDec 18, 2026Event
- Christmas Break BeginsDec 21 — Jan 1No School
- PD/Workday (No Students)Jan 4, 2027Teacher Day
- Dr. Martin Luther King DayJan 18, 2027No School
- Presidents DayFeb 15, 2027No School
- Secondary P/T ConferencesFeb 18, 2027Event
- Third Quarter EndsMar 10, 2027Event
- Elem P/T ConferencesMar 18, 2027Event
- School ClosedMar 19, 2027Event
- Spring BreakMar 22 — Mar 26No School
- School ClosedApr 12, 2027Event
- Fourth Quarter EndsMay 21, 2027Event
- Snow Make-Up Days (If Necessary)May 24 — May 28Event
- Memorial DayMay 31, 2027No School
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Benton School District.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Benton 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 School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against [https://educounty.net](https://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 School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Benton School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day for students in Benton School District is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break in Benton School District is from March 22-26, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break in Benton School District runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is from November 23-27, 2026.
The fourth quarter ends on May 21, 2027. Snow make-up days, if necessary, are scheduled for May 24-28, 2027.
Fall Break is from October 16-19, 2026.
Benton School District observes Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences are September 24, 2026 and February 18, 2027. Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences are October 15, 2026 and March 18, 2027.
Dr. Martin Luther King Day is January 18, 2027.
Presidents Day is February 15, 2027.
Teacher Workdays are August 6 and August 10, 2026. Additional PD/Workdays with no students are October 20, 2026 and January 4, 2027.
The first quarter ends October 9, 2026, the second quarter ends December 18, 2026, the third quarter ends March 10, 2027, and the fourth quarter ends May 21, 2027.
Snow make-up days, if necessary, are scheduled for May 24-28, 2027.
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027.
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