Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy Schedule
All cadets must meet the minimum attendance requirements to successfully complete their program and earn a passing grade. In case of an absence, please ensure to fill out the CPFTA Absence Form promptly.
Complete the SY26-27 CPFTA Absence Form
CPFTA Calendar and Daily Schedule: 2026-2027 School Year
| Date | Notes | Class of 2028 | Class of 2027 |
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| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
1st Day for Seniors | No CPFTA | Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
1st Day for Juniors | Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
No CPFTA |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
Traffic Safety Law in Your Community | Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
No School Election Day |
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| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
No School for Students | ||
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, November 24, 2026 |
Thanksgiving Holiday, No CPFTA |
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| Wednesday, November 25, 2026 |
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| Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, December 9, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, December 16, 2026 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |
Winter Break No CPFTA |
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| Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
Winter Break No CPFTA |
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| Tuesday, December 29, 2026 |
Winter Break No CPFTA |
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| Wednesday, December 30, 2026 |
Winter Break No CPFTA |
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| Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, January 12, 2027 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, January 13, 2027 |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, January 19, 2027 |
Academies Switch | Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, January 26, 2027 |
Progress Reports | Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, February 2, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, February 3, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, February 9, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, February 10, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, February 16, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, February 17, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2027 |
No School for Students | ||
| Wednesday, February 24, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, March 2, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, March 9, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, March 16, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, March 17, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, March 23, 2027 |
Spring Break No CPFTA |
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| Wednesday, March 24, 2027 |
Spring Break No CPFTA |
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| Tuesday, March 30, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, March 31, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, April 6, 2027 |
No School for Students | ||
| Wednesday, April 7, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, April 13, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, April 20, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, April 21, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, April 27, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, April 28, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Tuesday, May 4, 2027 |
Quinn Fire Academy 558 West DeKoven, Chicago, IL |
Chicago Police Academy 1300 West Jackson, Chicago, IL |
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| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 |
Tentative Graduation | ||