Dates and Deadlines
Chicago Metro History Day
Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change 2027
| Date | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| Dec. 1, 2026 | Intent to Participate form due from teachers |
| Feb. 8, 2027 | Last day to hold school History Day fairs |
| Feb. 9, 2027 | School pre-registration form due to CMHD |
| Feb. 10, 2027 | Student project registration deadline in zFairs |
| Feb. 17, 2027 | Student submission/upload deadline Webcentral and zFairs lockout |
| Feb. 27, 2027 | Chicago Metro History Day Senior Division (grades 9–12) Regional Contest UIC Student Center East (750 S. Halsted) |
| Mar. 6, 2027 | Chicago Metro History Day Junior Division (grades 6–8) Regional Contest UIC Student Center East (750 S. Halsted) |
| Mar. 16, 2027 | CMHD Virtual Awards Ceremony |
| TBD | Illinois History Day Contests |
| June 13–17, 2027 | 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. Contests are in-person at the University of Illinois Chicago. 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 10) at historyday@chicagohistory.org.