For the 2026–2027 school year, Cook County School District 130 publishes its official academic calendar for Illinois. Classes begin Aug 17 and end May 25. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Cook County School District 130 before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Cook County School District 130. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Cook County School District 130's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
- Teacher Institute Day - Teachers & Paraprofessionals PresentAug 14, 2026Teacher Day
- First Day of Classes - Grades K-8 - Late StartAug 17, 2026School Opens
- First Day of School for Pre-Kindergarten StudentsAug 19, 2026School Opens
- District Closed - HolidaySep 7, 2026No School
- District Closed - HolidayOct 12, 2026No School
- End of 1st QuarterOct 16, 2026Grading
- Teacher Institute Day - Students Not in AttendanceNov 3, 2026Teacher Day
- Parent/Teacher Conference - 1/2 Day for Students Grades K-8 and Paraprofessionals; Pre-K Students Not in AttendanceNov 23, 2026Teacher Day
- Not in Attendance - Students, Teachers and ParaprofessionalsNov 24, 2026Teacher Day
- District Closed - HolidayNov 25, 2026No School
- District Closed - HolidayNov 26, 2026No School
- District ClosedNov 27, 2026Event
- Winter Break BeginsDec 21, 2026No School
- District ClosedDec 24, 2026Event
- District Closed - HolidayDec 25, 2026No School
- District ClosedDec 31, 2026Event
- District Closed - HolidayJan 1, 2027No School
- Teacher Institute Day - Students & Paraprofessionals Not in AttendanceJan 4, 2027Teacher Day
- Students Resume ClassesJan 5, 2027Event
- End of 2nd QuarterJan 8, 2027Grading
- District Closed - HolidayJan 18, 2027No School
- Parent/Teacher Conference - 1/2 Day for Students Grades K-8 and Paraprofessionals; Pre-K Students Not in AttendanceFeb 11, 2027Teacher Day
- Not in Attendance - Students, Teachers and ParaprofessionalsFeb 12, 2027Teacher Day
- District Closed - HolidayFeb 15, 2027No School
- End of 3rd QuarterMar 18, 2027Grading
- District Closed - HolidayMar 26, 2027No School
- Spring Break BeginsMar 29, 2027No School
- Spring Break ContinuesApr 1, 2027No School
- District Closed - HolidayApr 5, 2027No School
- Teacher Institute Day - Students & Paraprofessionals Not in AttendanceApr 6, 2027Teacher Day
- Students Resume ClassesApr 7, 2027Event
- Graduation Day - 1/2 Day for Students Grades K-8 and ParaprofessionalsMay 25, 2027Event
- Last Day of Classes for Pre-Kindergarten StudentsMay 25, 2027School Closes
- Last Day of Classes - 1/2 Day for Students Grades K-8 and Paraprofessionals; End of 4th QuarterMay 28, 2027School Closes
- District Closed - HolidayMay 31, 2027No School
- Emergency DaysJun 1 — Jun 7Event
- District Closed - HolidayJun 18, 2027No School
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Cook County School District 130.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Cook County School District 130 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Cook County School District 130 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 Cook County School District 130 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook County School District 130 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of classes for Grades K-8 in Cook County School District 130 is August 17, 2026, with a late start. The first day of school for Pre-Kindergarten students is August 19, 2026.
Spring Break in Cook County School District 130 begins on March 29, 2027. Spring Break continues through April 1, 2027, followed by additional non-attendance days before students resume classes on April 7, 2027.
The Christmas holiday period falls during Winter Break. Winter Break begins on December 21, 2026, with the district closed on December 24 and December 25, 2026. Students resume classes on January 5, 2027.
Winter Break in Cook County School District 130 begins on December 21, 2026. Students resume classes on January 5, 2027.
The Thanksgiving break period runs from November 24 through November 27, 2026. November 24 is a non-attendance day, November 25 and 26 are district holidays, and the district is also closed on November 27.
The last day of classes for Grades K-8 is May 28, 2027, which is a half day and also marks the end of the 4th quarter. The last day of classes for Pre-Kindergarten students is May 25, 2027.
Cook County School District 130 is closed for the holiday on September 7, 2026.
The first Teacher Institute Day is August 14, 2026. Teachers and paraprofessionals are present on this day.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 23, 2026 and February 11, 2027. Both are half days for students in Grades K-8 and paraprofessionals, while Pre-K students are not in attendance.
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
The second quarter ends on January 8, 2027.
The third quarter ends on March 18, 2027.
Graduation Day is May 25, 2027. It is also a half day for students in Grades K-8 and paraprofessionals.
Students resume classes after Winter Break on January 5, 2027.
Students resume classes after Spring Break on April 7, 2027.
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