February 2027
Term 1 starts
Confirmed government school dates
Western Australia School Holidays and Term Dates 2027
These dates apply to Western Australian public schools. The Department states that its published term dates are inclusive; school development days are set locally.
Next listed holiday:Autumn school holidays, 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027.
Western Australia holiday and term dates
These dates apply to public schools. Individual school calendars may differ.
Western Australia
Public schools
| Period | Official dates | Student-free period | Student return date | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 26 April 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Winter school holidays | 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 19 July 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Spring school holidays | 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 11 October 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Summer 2027–28 school holidays | 17 December 2027 to 1 February 2028 | Not separately published | Wednesday 2 February 2028 | Calculated date — Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date. |
| Term | Student dates | Official term start | Teacher start | Development days and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday 1 February 2027 to 9 April 2027 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 2 | Monday 26 April 2027 to 2 July 2027 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 3 | Monday 19 July 2027 to 24 September 2027 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 4 | Monday 11 October 2027 to 16 December 2027 | — | Not listed |
When does school go back in Western Australia?
Western Australia students return Monday 26 April 2027 after the next listed holiday period.
Western Australia school holiday seasons
Official holiday dates : 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027.
Official holiday dates : 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027. Students return Monday 19 July 2027.
Official holiday dates : 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027. Students return Monday 11 October 2027.
Calculated student-free period : 17 December 2027 to 1 February 2028. Students return Wednesday 2 February 2028.
Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date.
Western Australia student-free and development days
- Published WA dates are inclusive.
- School development days should be confirmed with the individual school.
- The summer return is shown only where the following official Term 1 date is available.
- Western Australian published term dates are inclusive.
- School development days are set locally and should be confirmed with the school.
School calendar scope
This page covers the source-backed calendar scope stated above. Individual schools can set different term dates, closure days and finishing times; confirm important dates directly with the school.
Official source
Future term dates
ConfirmedWestern Australia Department of Education. Last verified 20 June 2026.
FAQ
When are the next school holidays in Western Australia?
The next listed Western Australia government school calendar break is Autumn school holidays, from 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027
When does Term 3 start in Western Australia?
Term 3 for Western Australia government schools starts Monday 19 July 2027.
When do students go back to school in Western Australia?
After Autumn school holidays, Western Australia government school students return Monday 26 April 2027.
Are Catholic and private school dates the same in Western Australia?
Not necessarily. This page covers Western Australia government school dates; Catholic, independent and individual school calendars can differ.
Are student-free days included?
They are listed separately where the official source publishes them. Local school-only closure days are not assumed to be school holidays.