Australia School Holidays 2027
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, NT
28 Jan
VIC
1 Feb
WA
Autumn break alignment
26 Mar to 11 Apr
VIC, QLD
3 Apr to 12 Apr
NT
10 Apr to 25 Apr
SA, WA, TAS
End-of-year finish dates
Earliest finish: 9 Dec
NT
Latest finish: 20 Dec
NSW
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 not started | Summer Holidays · 18 Dec 2026 to 2 Feb 2027 | 3 Feb 2027 | 10 Apr 2027 to 28 Apr 2027 | 20 Dec 2027 |
| VIC Victoria | School year not started | Summer Holidays · 19 Dec 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 | 28 Jan 2027 | 26 Mar 2027 to 11 Apr 2027 | 17 Dec 2027 |
| QLD Queensland | School year not started | Summer Holidays · 12 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 | 27 Jan 2027 | 26 Mar 2027 to 11 Apr 2027 | 10 Dec 2027 |
| SA South Australia | School year not started | Summer Holidays · 12 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 | 27 Jan 2027 | 10 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027 | 10 Dec 2027 |
| WA Western Australia | School year not started | Summer Holidays · 18 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | 1 Feb 2027 | 10 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027 | 16 Dec 2027 |
| TAS Tasmania | School year not started | Summer Holidays · 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Feb 2027 | 4 Feb 2027 | 10 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027 | 16 Dec 2027 |
| NT Northern Territory | School year not started | Summer Holidays · 11 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 | 27 Jan 2027 | 3 Apr 2027 to 12 Apr 2027 | 9 Dec 2027 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | School year not started | Summer Holidays · 19 Dec 2026 to 1 Feb 2027 | 2 Feb 2027 | 10 Apr 2027 to 27 Apr 2027 | 17 Dec 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
Are school term dates the same across Australia in 2027?
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 2027?
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 2027.
Where can I see the full timeline for one state in 2027?
Use the state links in the comparison to open the full 2027 state page with the chronological school year timeline and exact term and holiday tables.
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