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Australian School Term Dates 2026
Compare school term start and end dates across all Australian states. Click a state for full term dates and holiday periods.
| State | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 27 Jan – 6 Apr | 18 Apr – 5 July | 18 July – 27 Sept | 10 Oct – 17 Dec |
| VIC | 28 Jan – 2 Apr | 20 Apr – 26 June | 13 July – 18 Sept | 5 Oct – 18 Dec |
| QLD | 27 Jan – 2 Apr | 20 Apr – 26 June | 13 July – 18 Sept | 6 Oct – 11 Dec |
| SA | 27 Jan – 10 Apr | 27 Apr – 3 July | 20 July – 25 Sept | 12 Oct – 11 Dec |
| WA | 2 Feb – 2 Apr | 20 Apr – 3 July | 20 July – 25 Sept | 12 Oct – 17 Dec |
| TAS | 5 Feb – 17 Apr | 4 May – 10 July | 27 July – 2 Oct | 19 Oct – 18 Dec |
| NT | 28 Jan – 2 Apr | 13 Apr – 19 June | 13 July – 18 Sept | 5 Oct – 11 Dec |
| ACT | 30 Jan – 2 Apr | 21 Apr – 3 July | 21 July – 25 Sept | 13 Oct – 18 Dec |
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Frequently Asked Questions
In most states, Term 1 begins in late January or early February. Exact dates vary by state — see the table above for 2026 dates.