ILLINOIS — A review of school district calendars across Illinois shows that a significant number of districts will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, either in observance of Good Friday or as part of scheduled spring break.
Several districts explicitly list Good Friday as a no-school day. North Shore School District 112 indicates “Good Friday (No School)” on April 3. Similarly, Salt Fork Community Unit School District lists “Good Friday – District Closed” on that date, with an additional closure following Easter. Oregon Community Unit School District 220 also reports “No Attendance – All Offices Closed” for Good Friday.
Other districts close schools under broader calendar designations. Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 lists April 3 as a “Not in Attendance” day for students.
Elgin Area School District U-46 identifies the date as a “Spring Holiday/Offices Closed,” coinciding with the end of spring recess. Community Consolidated School District 62 also lists April 3 as a holiday with no school for students.
In some areas, closures are tied to spring break schedules rather than a standalone holiday. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 schedules spring break from March 30 through April 3, meaning no classes are held on Good Friday. Highland Park-area schools similarly include Good Friday within their academic calendars as a day off.
Statewide, Illinois does not mandate a uniform school closure for Good Friday. Instead, individual districts determine their academic calendars, leading to variation across regions. However, available data indicates that many districts—particularly in northern and central Illinois—will not hold classes on April 3, 2026.
Overall, while not universal, Good Friday and spring break schedules will result in widespread school closures across Illinois on that date. School officials advise families to consult their local district calendar for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
