Thanksgiving is approaching, and universities across Illinois are preparing students for their well-earned breaks. With various schedules in place, it’s essential for students to know when their time off will begin and end.
Thanksgiving Break Schedules for Illinois Universities
Below is a detailed overview of the Thanksgiving break dates for major universities in Illinois:
Northwestern University
- Start: Monday, November 24 at 6 p.m.
- Resume: Monday, December 1
Illinois State University
- Start: Saturday, November 22
- End: Sunday, November 30
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
- Start: Saturday, November 22
- End: Sunday, November 30
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
- Start: Thursday, November 27
- End: Friday, November 28
- Student Wellness Day: Wednesday, November 26
DePaul University
- Start: Wednesday, November 26
- End: Sunday, November 30
University of Chicago
- Start: Monday, November 24
- End: Friday, November 28
Loyola University Chicago
- Start: Wednesday, November 26
- End: Saturday, November 29
Northern Illinois University (NIU)
- Start: Wednesday, November 26
- Resume: Monday, December 1
DeVry University
- Start: Thursday, November 27
- End: Friday, November 28
College of DuPage
- Start: Thursday, November 27
- End: Sunday, November 30
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Start: Saturday, November 22 at noon
- End: Sunday, November 30
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Start: Monday, November 23
- End: Saturday, November 29
Students should take note of these dates to plan their travel and holiday activities accordingly. With different institutions offering varied break periods, it is vital to stay informed for a smooth holiday experience.
