Northern Territory School Term Dates 2026
School term start and end dates, holiday break periods, and leave planning tips for NT in 2026.
Next School Holiday
Autumn Holidays starts Fri, 3 Apr 2026 (8 days away)
Term Dates
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed, 28 Jan 2026 | Thu, 2 Apr 2026 | 9 |
| Term 2 | Mon, 13 Apr 2026 | Fri, 19 June 2026 | 10 |
| Term 3 | Mon, 13 July 2026 | Fri, 18 Sept 2026 | 10 |
| Term 4 | Mon, 5 Oct 2026 | Fri, 11 Dec 2026 | 10 |
School Holiday Breaks
Autumn Holidays
3 Apr – 12 Apr
10 days
Winter Holidays
20 June – 12 July
23 days
Spring Holidays
19 Sept – 4 Oct
16 days
Summer Holidays
12 Dec – 26 Jan
46 days
Leave Planning Tips
Summer Holidays
13 Dec – 27 Jan — 46 days off with 28 days leave
Public holidays included: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Australia Day
Autumn Holidays
3 Apr – 12 Apr — 10 days off with 2 days leave
Public holidays included: Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
Winter Holidays
20 June – 12 July — 23 days off with 15 days leave
Spring Holidays
19 Sept – 4 Oct — 16 days off with 10 days leave
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 in Northern Territory starts on Wed, 28 Jan 2026.