The Economic Times

Are schools open on Election Day 2026? Check closures in Florida, Philadelphia and Chicago

Students in South Florida will not have classes on Election Day, which is November 3, 2026. Miami-Dade schools are closing for a Teacher Planning Day and others have scheduled similar observances. However, Monroe County schools will remain open despite the statewide closures in some districts. Cities like Philadelphia and Chicago also have announced school closures for that day.