School
Calendar
The 2026–2027 year at a glance: the first and last days, the long breaks, and every date that changes the schedule.
One calendar for all four schools
Quincy Catholic Schools share one academic calendar, so these dates apply across all four schools.
School-specific events and activities are kept in the FACTS Family Portal, where they're visible to enrolled families.
Start, finish, and the long breaks
First day of school
Tuesday, August 18, 2026. A half day with an 11:30 dismissal.
Last day of school
Friday, May 21, 2027, with an 11:30 dismissal. This can shift later if we use snow days over the winter, and we'll confirm the final date in the spring.
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27. School resumes Monday, November 30.
Christmas Break
Monday, December 21 through Monday, January 4. School resumes Tuesday, January 5.
Spring & Easter Break
Friday, March 26 through Friday, April 2, beginning with Good Friday. School resumes Monday, April 5.
Every date that changes the schedule
Everything below either cancels school, shortens the day, or is worth knowing about.
No schoolHalf day · 11:30School in session
| Date | What's happening | School? |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ||
| Mon, Aug 17 | Teacher in-service day | No school |
| Tue, Aug 18 | First day of school | Half day · 11:30 |
| September | ||
| Mon, Sept 7 | Labor Day | No school |
| Mon, Sept 21 | Teacher religion curriculum day | No school |
| Tue, Sept 29 | City-Wide Mass, 9:30 a.m. | School in session |
| October | ||
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6th grade Vocation Day · Jacksonville, IL | School in session |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Teacher in-service day | No school |
| Oct 27–30 | Parent/teacher conferences | See dates below |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Conference half day · no 11:30 bus service | Half day · 11:30 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Conference break | No school |
| November | ||
| Nov 25–27 | Thanksgiving Break | No school |
| December | ||
| Tue, Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | School in session |
| Fri, Dec 18 | Day before Christmas Break | Half day · 11:30 |
| Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Christmas Break | No school |
| January 2027 | ||
| Mon, Jan 4 | Teacher in-service day | No school |
| Tue, Jan 5 | School resumes | School in session |
| Mon, Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No school |
| Jan 31 – Feb 6 | Catholic Schools Week | School in session |
| February | ||
| Wed, Feb 10 | Ash Wednesday | School in session |
| Fri, Feb 12 | Faculty retreat in Springfield | No school |
| Mon, Feb 15 | Presidents' Day | No school |
| March | ||
| Fri, Mar 5 | Teacher religion curriculum day | No school |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | No school |
| Sun, Mar 28 | Easter | Sunday |
| Mar 29 – Apr 2 | Spring & Easter Break | No school |
| April | ||
| Mon, Apr 26 | Teacher religion curriculum day | No school |
| May | ||
| Fri, May 21 | Last day of school | Half day · 11:30 |
Dates occasionally shift, for weather or other reasons. The school office will always be the first to tell you.