Chicago Public Schools First Day of School 2027

Name: Chicago Public Schools first day of school 2027
Start: 2027-08-23
End: 2027-08-23
Location: Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools starts the 2027-2028 school year on Monday, August 23, 2027, the same week as this year’s start (Mon, Aug 24, 2026).

First day 2027Mon, Aug 23, 2027

Last day this yearFri, Jun 11, 2027

Summer break72 days

Last day 2028Fri, Jun 9, 2028

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Verified against Chicago Public Schools’ official 2027-2028 calendar on September 24, 2026 (board-approved version). Confidence: High.

Source: 2027-2028 CPS Family Calendar - Elementary and High Schools (Last Update 3.5.26) (PDF) · district calendar page

Note: Approved by the Chicago Board of Education together with the 2026-27 calendar (CPS community letter of February 27, 2026). K-12 starts Monday, August 23, 2027; PreK starts Tuesday, August 24, 2027 and ends Thursday, June 8, 2028. Professional development days and the Parent-Teacher Conference Days (November 2, 2027 and April 13, 2028) are non-attendance days for students. November 22-24 are marked 'No students or teachers in school' and November 25-26 are the Thanksgiving Holiday. June 13-16 and June 20, 2028 are emergency days: school is in session only if student days fall below the state requirement; Juneteenth (June 19) is a holiday. High school graduations cannot be held before May 26, 2028, elementary graduations not before June 5, 2028.

Frequently asked questions

What is the first day of school for Chicago Public Schools in 2027?

Monday, August 23, 2027.

How long is summer break in Chicago Public Schools?

72 days: the 2026-2027 school year ends Friday, June 11, 2027 and the next one starts Monday, August 23, 2027.

When does the 2027-2028 school year end for Chicago Public Schools?

Friday, June 9, 2028.

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