Planning your family’s year around school schedules? The 2024-2025 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) calendar is a must-have for parents.ย From holiday breaks to professional development days, this calendar provides all the key dates approved by the Chicago Board of Education.
From the first day of school to spring break and the last day of classes, here are a few key dates youโll want to bookmark.
This article was last updated on Nov. 14, 2024, by Chicago Parentโs Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. The update includes additional resources and details on the 2024-2025 Chicago Public Schools calendar to help parents stay organized throughout the school year. For questions, please reach out to katina@chicagoparent.com.
Important 2024-2025 CPS key dates
- First Day of School: Aug. 26, 2024
- Thanksgiving Break:ย Nov. 25-29, 2024
- Winter Break: Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025
- Spring Break: March 24-April 1, 2025
- Last Day of School: June 12, 2025
See the full calendar below or visit cps.edu.
2024-2025 CPS Calendar
August 2024
- First Day of School:ย Aug. 26, 2024
September 2024
- No School (Labor Day): Sep. 2, 2024
- No School (Professional Development Day):ย Sept. 27, 2024
October 2024
- No School (Indigenous Peoplesโ Day): Oct. 14, 2023
November 2024
- No School (Parent-Teacher Conference Day):ย Nov. 4, 2024
- No School (Election Day):ย Nov. 5, 2024
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 25-29, 2024
December 2024
- Winter Break: Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 03, 2025
January 2025
- No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day): Jan. 20, 2025
- No School (School Improvement Day):ย Jan. 21, 2025
February 2025
- No School (Presidents’ Day): Feb. 17, 2025
- No School (Professional Development Day):ย Feb. 25, 2025
March 2025
- Spring Break: Mar. 24-28, 2025
- No School (School Improvement Day):ย March 31, 2025
April 2025
- No School (Parent-Teacher Conference Day):ย April 1, 2025
- No School (Professional Development Day):ย April 18, 2025
May 2025
- No School (Memorial Day): May 26, 2025
June 2025
- Last Day of School: Jun. 12, 2025
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