NSW
School term
Winter school holidays: 6 July 2026 to 17 July 2026
Eastern Division
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Australian School Holidays 2026
Find the next school holidays, term dates and back-to-school dates for every Australian state and territory.
- Official state and territory government sources only.
- Government school dates, with visible source links.
- Calendar downloads and print-friendly tables.
School holidays by state and territory
VIC
School term
Winter school holidays: 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026
Government schools
View VIC datesQLD
School term
Term 2 school holidays: 27 June 2026 to 12 July 2026
State schools
View QLD datesWA
School term
Term 2 break: 4 July 2026 to 19 July 2026
Public schools
View WA datesSA
School term
Winter holidays: 4 July 2026 to 19 July 2026
State schools
View SA datesTAS
School term
Term 2 holiday: 11 July 2026 to 26 July 2026
School and college students
View TAS datesACT
School term
Winter school holidays: 4 July 2026 to 20 July 2026
New students
View ACT datesNT
School term
Mid-year break: 20 June 2026 to 13 July 2026
Most government schools
View NT dates Reliability note
These are government school dates independently checked against official state and
territory sources. Catholic, independent and individual school dates may differ. Last
checked 19 June 2026.
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New South Wales
NSW government school dates include separate Eastern and Western Division starts at the beginning of the year.
NSW school holidays 2026Victoria
Victorian government school students start Term 1 after the first student-free day.
VIC school holidays 2026Queensland
Queensland publishes term dates, school holidays and staff professional development days for state schools.
QLD school holidays 2026Western Australia
Western Australian public school term dates are published in the Government Gazette and listed by the Department of Education.
WA school holidays 2026South Australia
South Australian state school dates include term dates and school holiday dates published by the Department for Education.
SA school holidays 2026Tasmania
Tasmanian school and college student term dates are published with holiday periods for the school year.
TAS school holidays 2026Australian Capital Territory
ACT public schools list separate Term 1 starts for new students and continuing students.
ACT school holidays 2026Northern Territory
Most NT government schools follow the listed term dates, with separate calendars for some schools such as Gunbalanya.
NT school holidays 2026FAQ
When are the Australian school holidays in 2026?
Australian school holiday dates vary by state and territory. Use the national table or choose a state to see the verified 2026 government school dates.
Are school holiday dates the same across Australia?
No. Each state and territory sets its own government school term dates and school holiday periods.
How many school terms are there in Australia?
Government schools generally operate across four terms, but start and finish dates vary by jurisdiction.
Do private schools follow the same dates?
Not always. Catholic, independent and individual schools may use different dates or add student-free days.
How can I add school holidays to my calendar?
Use the Add to calendar button on the homepage or state pages to download an ICS file for the selected government school calendar.
Which state has school holidays now?
The national summary shows the current status for each state and territory based on its local timezone.