Australia School Holidays 2026
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
27 Jan
QLD, SA
28 Jan
VIC
29 Jan
NT
Autumn break alignment
3 Apr to 13 Apr
NT
3 Apr to 19 Apr
VIC, QLD, WA
3 Apr to 20 Apr
ACT
End-of-year finish dates
Earliest finish: 10 Dec
NT
Latest finish: 18 Dec
VIC, TAS, ACT
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 | Spring Holidays | Summer Holidays · 18 Dec 2026 to 2 Feb 2027 | 2 Feb 2026 | 3 Apr 2026 to 21 Apr 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 |
| VIC Victoria | Spring Holidays | Summer Holidays · 19 Dec 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 | 28 Jan 2026 | 3 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 |
| QLD Queensland | Spring Holidays | Summer Holidays · 12 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 | 27 Jan 2026 | 3 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 |
| SA South Australia | Spring Holidays | Summer Holidays · 12 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 | 27 Jan 2026 | 11 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 |
| WA Western Australia | Spring Holidays | Summer Holidays · 18 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | 2 Feb 2026 | 3 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 |
| TAS Tasmania | Term 3 | Spring Holidays · 3 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026 | 5 Feb 2026 | 18 Apr 2026 to 3 May 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 |
| NT Northern Territory | Spring Holidays | Summer Holidays · 11 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 | 29 Jan 2026 | 3 Apr 2026 to 13 Apr 2026 | 10 Dec 2026 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | Spring Holidays | Summer Holidays · 19 Dec 2026 to 1 Feb 2027 | 2 Feb 2026 | 3 Apr 2026 to 20 Apr 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Are school term dates the same across Australia in 2026?
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 2026?
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 2026.
Where can I see the full timeline for one state in 2026?
Use the state links in the comparison to open the full 2026 state page with the chronological school year timeline and exact term and holiday tables.
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