Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
Darien School District 61 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Teacher Institute - No School |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Teacher Institute - No School |
| Aug 19, 2026 | First Day of School for Students - No Late Start |
| Aug 20, 2026 | First Day of School for Pre-K and Kindergarten |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Late Start Begins |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - No School |
| Sep 23, 2026 | No Late Start |
| Sep 25, 2026 | School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus & Indigenous People's Day - No School |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Teacher Institute - No School |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day - No School |
| Nov 4, 2026 | No Late Start |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences (5-8 PM) |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences (11 AM-7 PM) |
| Nov 24-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No School |
| Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break - No School |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day - No School |
| Jan 27, 2027 | No Late Start |
| Jan 29, 2027 | School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP |
| Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day - No School |
| Feb 24, 2027 | No Late Start |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences (5-8 PM) |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Teacher Institute Day - No School |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday - No School |
| Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break - No School |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Schools Reopen |
| Apr 28, 2027 | No Late Start |
| Apr 30, 2027 | School Improvement Day - 1/2 Day SIP |
| May 28, 2027 | Last Day of School - 1/2 Day |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Jun 1-7, 2027 | Emergency Days |
Darien School District 61 Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in Darien School District 61 for the 2026-2027 school year?
The first day of school for students in Darien School District 61 is August 19, 2026. Pre-K and Kindergarten students begin on August 20, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 27 through April 2, 2027. Classes resume on April 5, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027, with students returning to school after the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 24 through November 27, 2026. There will be no school during these dates.
When is the last day of school in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 28, 2027, and it is a half-day of school.
When do teachers report before students return in Darien School District 61?
Teacher Institute Days are scheduled for August 17-18, 2026, before students begin classes.
When is Labor Day observed in Darien School District 61 during the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 19, 2026 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM), November 23, 2026 (11:00 AM-7:00 PM), and February 25, 2027 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM).
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
When is Presidents' Day in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027. There will be no school.
When is Good Friday in Darien School District 61 for the 2026-2027 school year?
Good Friday falls on March 26, 2027, and there is no school.
What are the No Late Start dates for Darien School District 61 during the 2026-2027 school year?
No Late Start days are September 23, 2026, November 4, 2026, January 27, 2027, February 24, 2027, and April 28, 2027.
When are the School Improvement (SIP) half-days in Darien School District 61 for 2026-2027?
School Improvement (SIP) half-days are scheduled for September 25, 2026, January 29, 2027, and April 30, 2027.
Are there emergency days included in the Darien School District 61 2026-2027 calendar?
Yes. Emergency Days are scheduled from June 1 through June 7, 2027, if they are needed.
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