Autumn holidays
First to start: Victoria , 26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027 .
Last to finish: ACT , 10 April 2027 to 27 April 2027 .
Comparison available for 7 confirmed calendars.
National comparison
Australian School Holidays 2027
Compare confirmed government school holiday periods, term dates and student return dates across Australia. Each state link leads to its calendar, source notes and downloads.
2027 holiday dates by state and territory
| State | Autumn | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 15 April 2027 to 26 April 2027 | 5 July 2027 to 16 July 2027 | 27 September 2027 to 8 October 2027 | 21 December 2027 to 28 January 2028 |
| Victoria | 26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027 Return: Monday 12 April 2027 | 26 June 2027 to 11 July 2027 Return: Monday 12 July 2027 | 18 September 2027 to 3 October 2027 Return: Monday 4 October 2027 | 18 December 2027 to 27 January 2028 Return: Friday 28 January 2028 |
| Queensland | 26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027 Return: Monday 12 April 2027 | 26 June 2027 to 11 July 2027 Return: Monday 12 July 2027 | 18 September 2027 to 4 October 2027 Return: Tuesday 5 October 2027 | 11 December 2027 to 23 January 2028 Return: Monday 24 January 2028 |
| Western Australia | 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027 Return: Monday 26 April 2027 | 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027 Return: Monday 19 July 2027 | 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027 Return: Monday 11 October 2027 | 17 December 2027 to 1 February 2028 Return: Wednesday 2 February 2028 |
| South Australia | 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027 Return: Monday 26 April 2027 | 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027 Return: Monday 19 July 2027 | 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027 Return: Monday 11 October 2027 | 11 December 2027 |
| Tasmania | 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027 Return: Monday 26 April 2027 | 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027 Return: Monday 19 July 2027 | 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027 Return: Monday 11 October 2027 | 17 December 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 10 April 2027 to 27 April 2027 Return: Wednesday 28 April 2027 | 3 July 2027 to 19 July 2027 Return: Tuesday 20 July 2027 | 25 September 2027 to 11 October 2027 Return: Tuesday 12 October 2027 | 18 December 2027 |
Only jurisdictions with a confirmed official 2027 calendar are included. We do not estimate or publish an unverified state calendar.
How the 2027 school holidays overlap
Winter holidays
First to start: Victoria , 26 June 2027 to 11 July 2027 .
Last to finish: ACT , 3 July 2027 to 19 July 2027 .
Comparison available for 7 confirmed calendars.
Spring holidays
First to start: Victoria , 18 September 2027 to 3 October 2027 .
Last to finish: ACT , 25 September 2027 to 11 October 2027 .
Comparison available for 7 confirmed calendars.
Summer holidays
First to start: Queensland , 11 December 2027 to 23 January 2028 .
Last to finish: Western Australia , 17 December 2027 to 1 February 2028 .
Comparison available for 4 confirmed calendars.
Methodology
We use state and territory government sources. “Official dates” reproduce a published holiday range. “Calculated dates” are derived only from a confirmed last student day and following student start date, with that method shown on the relevant state page. Student-free and development days are never silently merged into a holiday range.
Calendar downloads
Each state page offers ICS files for holiday dates, term dates and all listed dates. These files include the source page and separate student return events where a return date is confirmed.
FAQ
Are 2027 school holidays the same in every state?
No. States and territories set their own government school calendars. This page compares 7 jurisdictions with confirmed 2027 data.
Which states are included in the 2027 comparison?
NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, ACT are included. A jurisdiction without a confirmed official 2027 calendar is not listed with estimated dates.
Do the dates apply to Catholic and independent schools?
No. The comparison covers government school calendars. Catholic, independent and individual schools may publish different dates or student-free days.