Australia School Holidays 2025
Compare school terms and holiday timing across all eight states and territories, then drop into each state page for the full year timeline.
The school year at a glance
See when school starts, which autumn breaks line up, and when the year finishes.
Earliest Term 1 starts
28 Jan
QLD, SA
29 Jan
VIC, NT
4 Feb
ACT
Autumn break alignment
5 Apr to 14 Apr
NT
5 Apr to 21 Apr
VIC, QLD
12 Apr to 27 Apr
SA, WA, TAS
End-of-year finish dates
Earliest finish: 11 Dec
NT
Latest finish: 19 Dec
NSW, VIC
Compare dates by state
Planning across state borders? Check the dates side by side, then open a state for its full calendar.
| State | Current phase | Next break | Term 1 start | Autumn break | Final term end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW New South Wales | School year finished | No later published break | 6 Feb 2025 | 12 Apr 2025 to 29 Apr 2025 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| VIC Victoria | School year finished | No later published break | 29 Jan 2025 | 5 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| QLD Queensland | School year finished | No later published break | 28 Jan 2025 | 5 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| SA South Australia | School year finished | No later published break | 28 Jan 2025 | 12 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| WA Western Australia | School year finished | No later published break | 5 Feb 2025 | 12 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| TAS Tasmania | School year finished | No later published break | 6 Feb 2025 | 12 Apr 2025 to 27 Apr 2025 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| NT Northern Territory | School year finished | No later published break | 29 Jan 2025 | 5 Apr 2025 to 14 Apr 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | School year finished | No later published break | 4 Feb 2025 | 12 Apr 2025 to 28 Apr 2025 | 18 Dec 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
Are school term dates the same across Australia in 2025?
No. The overall structure is similar, but each state and territory publishes its own school term and holiday dates.
What does the school year overview show for 2025?
It highlights the earliest Term 1 starts, how autumn holiday periods line up across states, and which states finish the school year earliest or latest in 2025.
Where can I see the full timeline for one state in 2025?
Use the state links in the comparison to open the full 2025 state page with the chronological school year timeline and exact term and holiday tables.
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