ACT School Term Dates 2027Australian 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 2027 below.
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State
Current phase
School year not started
Next break
Autumn Holidays
Starts 10 Apr 2027
School year
1 Feb 2027 — 17 Dec 2027
Summer return dates published
2027 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
UpcomingMon, 1 Feb — Fri, 9 Apr68 days
Autumn Holidays
UpcomingSat, 10 Apr — Tue, 27 Apr18 days
Term 2
UpcomingWed, 28 Apr — Fri, 2 July66 days
Winter Holidays
UpcomingSat, 3 July — Mon, 19 July17 days
Term 3
UpcomingTue, 20 July — Fri, 24 Sept67 days
Spring Holidays
UpcomingSat, 25 Sept — Mon, 11 Oct17 days
Term 4
UpcomingTue, 12 Oct — Fri, 17 Dec67 days
Summer Holidays
UpcomingSat, 18 Dec — Mon, 7 Feb52 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 in Australian Capital Territory starts on 1 Feb 2027.
Autumn Holidays starts on 10 Apr 2027 and runs until 27 Apr 2027.
Yes. The summer holiday return date is published for Australian Capital Territory in the 2027 school year.