Dates and Deadlines
Chicago Metro History Day
Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History 2026
| Date | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Intent to Participate form due from teachers |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | Last day to hold school History Day fairs |
| Feb. 12, 2026 | School pre-registration form due to CMHD |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Student project registration deadline in zFairs |
| Feb. 19, 2026 | Student submission/upload deadline Webcentral and zFairs lockout |
| Feb. 28, 2026 | Chicago Metro History Day Senior Division (grades 9–12) Regional Contest UIC Student Center East (750 S. Halsted) |
| Mar. 7, 2026 | Chicago Metro History Day Junior Division (grades 6–8) Regional Contest UIC Student Center East (750 S. Halsted) |
| Mar. 16, 2026 | CMHD Virtual Awards Ceremony |
| Apr. 26, 2026 | Illinois History Day Senior Contest Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL |
| May 4, 2026 | Illinois History Day Junior Contest Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL |
| June 14–18, 2026 | National History Day Contest University of Maryland, College Park, MD |
View or download our printable handout of detailed dates and deadlines.
Dates are subject to change. We are currently planning on IN-PERSON contests for 2026. If your student has a conflict that prevents them from participating on the contest day, notify us as soon as possible (no later than February 13) at historyday@chicagohistory.org.