ACT School Term Dates 2026Australian Capital Territory school holidays & term dates
When does school go back in ACT? See every term start, end, and holiday break for Australian Capital Territory in 2026 below.
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Current phase
Term 2
21 Apr 2026 to 3 July 2026
Next break
Winter Holidays
Starts 4 July 2026
School year
30 Jan 2026 — 18 Dec 2026
Summer return dates published
2026 School Year Timeline
Every term and holiday period in chronological order. Terms are shown in blue, holiday breaks in amber.
School termSchool holiday
Term 1
CompletedFri, 30 Jan — Thu, 2 Apr63 days
Autumn Holidays
CompletedFri, 3 Apr — Mon, 20 Apr18 days
Term 2
CurrentTue, 21 Apr — Fri, 3 July74 days
Winter Holidays
UpcomingSat, 4 July — Mon, 20 July17 days
Term 3
UpcomingTue, 21 July — Fri, 25 Sept67 days
Spring Holidays
UpcomingSat, 26 Sept — Mon, 12 Oct17 days
Term 4
UpcomingTue, 13 Oct — Fri, 18 Dec67 days
Summer Holidays
UpcomingSat, 19 Dec — Mon, 1 Feb45 days