Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Galesburg Community Unit School District #205. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Galesburg Community Unit School District #205's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 3,800 students across 8 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 13, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 (CUSD 205).
Common Questions
Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is August 13, 2026.
Spring break is from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
Christmas break is part of winter break and begins on December 21, 2026 through December 25, 2026.
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 26 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 27, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
Fall break is from October 12 to October 16, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
Presidents Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and there is no school.
The first quarter ends on October 8, 2026.
The second quarter ends on January 8, 2027.
The third quarter ends on March 19, 2027.
Yes, emergency days are scheduled on May 7, May 14, May 21, June 1, and June 2, 2027.
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