For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 6,200 students across 11 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 20, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for DeKalb Community Unit School District 428. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for DeKalb Community Unit School District 428.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against d428.org.
- ✓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 DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for grades 1-12 is August 12, 2026 (half day), and August 17, 2026 for PK-Kinder (full day).
Spring break is from March 22 to March 29, 2027.
Christmas break begins December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026, with conferences held on November 23-24, 2026.
The last day of school is May 20, 2027, and it is a half day.
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
The second quarter ends on December 18, 2026.
The third quarter ends on March 4, 2027.
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for November 23 and 24, 2026.
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