New South Wales
Current break: Spring Holidays
Summer Holidays
Term 1
Autumn Holidays
Term 2
Winter Holidays
Term 3
Spring Holidays
Term 4
Summer Holidays
Australian School Holidays & Term Dates
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School dates by state
Victoria
Current break: Spring Holidays
Summer Holidays
Term 1
Autumn Holidays
Term 2
Winter Holidays
Term 3
Spring Holidays
Term 4
Summer Holidays
Queensland
Current break: Spring Holidays
Summer Holidays
Term 1
Autumn Holidays
Term 2
Winter Holidays
Term 3
Spring Holidays
Term 4
Summer Holidays
South Australia
Current break: Spring Holidays
Summer Holidays
Term 1
Autumn Holidays
Term 2
Winter Holidays
Term 3
Spring Holidays
Term 4
Summer Holidays
Western Australia
Current break: Spring Holidays
Summer Holidays
Term 1
Autumn Holidays
Term 2
Winter Holidays
Term 3
Spring Holidays
Term 4
Summer Holidays
Tasmania
Current term: Term 3
Summer Holidays
Term 1
Autumn Holidays
Term 2
Winter Holidays
Term 3
Spring Holidays
Term 4
Summer Holidays
Northern Territory
Current break: Spring Holidays
These dates apply to most Northern Territory government schools. Gunbalanya School follows a separate flexible calendar; contact the school for its term and holiday dates.
Summer Holidays
Term 1
Autumn Holidays
Term 2
Winter Holidays
Term 3
Spring Holidays
Term 4
Summer Holidays
Australian Capital Territory
Current break: Spring Holidays
Summer Holidays
Term 1
Autumn Holidays
Term 2
Winter Holidays
Term 3
Spring Holidays
Term 4
Summer Holidays
Frequently asked questions
When do Australian schools go back in 2026?
Term 1 start dates vary by state and territory in 2026. Each card above shows the full term and holiday schedule. Select your state for the exact timeline.
Why do school holiday dates differ between states?
Each Australian state and territory publishes its own school calendar. The structure is usually four terms with autumn, winter, spring and summer breaks, but the dates do not align exactly.
Where can I compare all states for 2026?
Use the Compare all states action above to open the Australia comparison page for 2026, including a school-year overview and dates for each state.
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