Australian Capital Territory School Term Dates 2026
School term start and end dates, holiday break periods, and leave planning tips for ACT in 2026.
Next School Holiday
Autumn Holidays starts Fri, 3 Apr 2026 (8 days away)
Term Dates
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Fri, 30 Jan 2026 | Thu, 2 Apr 2026 | 9 |
| Term 2 | Tue, 21 Apr 2026 | Fri, 3 July 2026 | 11 |
| Term 3 | Tue, 21 July 2026 | Fri, 25 Sept 2026 | 10 |
| Term 4 | Tue, 13 Oct 2026 | Fri, 18 Dec 2026 | 10 |
School Holiday Breaks
Autumn Holidays
3 Apr – 20 Apr
18 days
Winter Holidays
4 July – 20 July
17 days
Spring Holidays
26 Sept – 12 Oct
17 days
Summer Holidays
19 Dec – 1 Feb
45 days
Leave Planning Tips
Summer Holidays
19 Dec – 29 Jan — 42 days off with 26 days leave
Public holidays included: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Australia Day
Autumn Holidays
3 Apr – 20 Apr — 18 days off with 8 days leave
Public holidays included: Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
Winter Holidays
4 July – 20 July — 17 days off with 11 days leave
Spring Holidays
26 Sept – 12 Oct — 17 days off with 10 days leave
Public holidays included: Labour Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 in Australian Capital Territory starts on Fri, 30 Jan 2026.