Western Australia School Term Dates 2026
School term start and end dates, holiday break periods, and leave planning tips for WA in 2026.
Next School Holiday
Autumn Holidays starts Fri, 3 Apr 2026 (8 days away)
Term Dates
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon, 2 Feb 2026 | Thu, 2 Apr 2026 | 9 |
| Term 2 | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 | Fri, 3 July 2026 | 11 |
| Term 3 | Mon, 20 July 2026 | Fri, 25 Sept 2026 | 10 |
| Term 4 | Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | Thu, 17 Dec 2026 | 10 |
School Holiday Breaks
Autumn Holidays
3 Apr – 19 Apr
17 days
Winter Holidays
4 July – 19 July
16 days
Spring Holidays
26 Sept – 11 Oct
16 days
Summer Holidays
18 Dec – 31 Jan
45 days
Leave Planning Tips
Summer Holidays
19 Dec – 1 Feb — 45 days off with 27 days leave
Public holidays included: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Australia Day
Autumn Holidays
3 Apr – 19 Apr — 17 days off with 7 days leave
Public holidays included: Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
Winter Holidays
4 July – 19 July — 16 days off with 10 days leave
Spring Holidays
26 Sept – 11 Oct — 16 days off with 9 days leave
Public holidays included: King's Birthday
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 in Western Australia starts on Mon, 2 Feb 2026.