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Westchester Public Schools IL Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Illinois
  • 6 teacher days

The Westchester Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 19, 2026 to Jun 2, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 23-Jan 5, and spring break Mar 22-26. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download or print the calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 19, 2026 First Day of Student Attendance
School year ends Wed, Jun 2, 2027 Last Day of School/Early Dismissal
Next key date Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Westchester Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Westchester Public Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 17, 2026 — No School, Staff Work Day
  • Aug 18, 2026 — No School, Institute Day
  • Aug 19, 2026 — First Day of Student Attendance

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day
  • Sep 30, 2026 — Early Dismissal/School Improvement

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — No School, Institute Day
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Oct 30, 2026 — Early Dismissal/School Improvement

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — School in Session, Parent/Teacher Conferences in Evening
  • Nov 3, 2026 — No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 22, 2026 — Early Dismissal/School Improvement
  • Dec 23, 2026-Jan 5, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — District Closed

January 2027

  • Dec 23, 2026-Jan 5, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 — District Closed
  • Jan 6, 2027 — No School, Staff Work Day
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 2027

  • Feb 3, 2027 — Early Dismissal/School Improvement
  • Feb 11, 2027 — School in Session, Parent/Teacher Conferences in Evening
  • Feb 12, 2027 — No School, Institute Day
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day

March 2027

  • Mar 1, 2027 — Casimir Pulaski Day
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Mar 29, 2027 — District Closed

April 2027

  • Apr 6, 2027 — No School, Institute Day
  • Apr 21, 2027 — Early Dismissal/School Improvement

May 2027

  • May 19, 2027 — Early Dismissal/School Improvement
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 2, 2027 — Last Day of School/Early Dismissal
  • Jun 3-9, 2027 — Emergency Days if Needed
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth, Observed

July 2027

Westchester Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 17, 2026 No School, Staff Work Day District source
  • Aug 18, 2026 No School, Institute Day District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 No School, Institute Day District source
  • Jan 6, 2027 No School, Staff Work Day District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 No School, Institute Day District source
  • Apr 6, 2027 No School, Institute Day District source

Westchester Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Jul 3, 2026 District Closed Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 23, 2026-Jan 5, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 District Closed Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 District Closed Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day Holiday
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 29, 2027 District Closed Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth, Observed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Westchester Public Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now32 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated August 11, 2026.
Full term dates table

Westchester Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 3, 2026District Closed
Aug 17, 2026No School, Staff Work Day
Aug 18, 2026No School, Institute Day
Aug 19, 2026First Day of Student Attendance
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Sep 30, 2026Early Dismissal/School Improvement
Oct 9, 2026No School, Institute Day
Oct 12, 2026Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 30, 2026Early Dismissal/School Improvement
Nov 2, 2026School in Session, Parent/Teacher Conferences in Evening
Nov 3, 2026No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 22, 2026Early Dismissal/School Improvement
Dec 23, 2026-Jan 5, 2027Winter Break
Dec 24-31, 2026District Closed
Jan 1, 2027District Closed
Jan 6, 2027No School, Staff Work Day
Jan 18, 2027Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb 3, 2027Early Dismissal/School Improvement
Feb 11, 2027School in Session, Parent/Teacher Conferences in Evening
Feb 12, 2027No School, Institute Day
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day
Mar 1, 2027Casimir Pulaski Day
Mar 22-26, 2027Spring Break
Mar 29, 2027District Closed
Apr 6, 2027No School, Institute Day
Apr 21, 2027Early Dismissal/School Improvement
May 19, 2027Early Dismissal/School Improvement
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 2, 2027Last Day of School/Early Dismissal
Jun 3-9, 2027Emergency Days if Needed
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth, Observed

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Westchester Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of student attendance in Westchester Public Schools is August 19, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Westchester Public Schools is from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The calendar lists Winter Break from December 23, 2026 through January 5, 2027, which includes the Christmas holiday period.
When is Winter Break in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Westchester Public Schools is from December 23, 2026 through January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Westchester Public Schools is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is June 2, 2027, with early dismissal.
When is Labor Day in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is September 7, 2026.
When is Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day is October 12, 2026.
When are Parent/Teacher Conferences in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for the evening of November 2, 2026 and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Another evening conference is scheduled for February 11, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is January 18, 2027.
When is Presidents' Day in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day is February 15, 2027.
When is Casimir Pulaski Day in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Casimir Pulaski Day is March 1, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is May 31, 2027.
When are the Institute Days in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
No-school Institute Days are August 18, 2026, October 9, 2026, February 12, 2027, and April 6, 2027.
When are early dismissal days in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Early dismissal and school improvement days are September 30, October 30, and December 22, 2026, and February 3, April 21, and May 19, 2027. June 2, 2027 is also an early dismissal day and the last day of school.
When are emergency days in Westchester Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Emergency days, if needed, are scheduled for June 3 through June 9, 2027.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.