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Illinois
Check public holidays and school term dates in Illinois (IL), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Illinois is Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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Public holidays in Illinois (IL) 2026
Public holidays in Illinois include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents' Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19
Lincoln's BirthdayThursday, February 12
Presidents' DayMonday, February 16
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
JuneteenthFriday, June 19
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Columbus DayMonday, October 12
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, November 27
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
School term dates in Illinois 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Illinois in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtIllinois districts publish their own calendars. Use the official public school district lookup to find your district. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through the Illinois public school district lookup. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through the Illinois public school district lookup. Source