Australia School Holidays & Public Holidays 2023, 2024 & 2025
Doesn't it seem like every term the school holidays just roll around so quickly! Don't panic – get these Australian school holidays and public holidays dates in your diary NOW so that you can plan ahead for when you need to take time off work, what activities you might need to book for the kids and dream of the places you would like to explore as a family during the holidays.
These dates are set for Australian public schools – Catholic, private and independent schools may have slightly different dates.
Table of contents
- Victoria School Holidays 2023 to 2025
- New South Wales School Holidays 2023 to 2025
- Queensland School Holidays 2023 to 2025
- Western Australia School Holidays 2023 to 2025
- South Australia School Holidays 2023 to 2025
- Australia Capital Territory School Holidays 2023 to 2025
- Tasmania School Holidays 2023 & 2024
- Northern Territory School Holidays 2023 to 2025
- Australia National Public Holidays 2023 to 2025
- Victorian Holiday Destinations
Victoria School Holidays 2023 to 2025
| School Holiday | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Autumn holidays | Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April | Friday 29 March – Sunday 14 April | Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April |
| Winter holidays | Saturday 24 June – Sunday 9 July | Saturday 29 June – Sunday 14 July | Saturday 5 July – Sunday 20 July |
| Spring holidays | Saturday 16 September – Sunday 1 October | Saturday 21 September – Sunday 6 October | Saturday 20 September – Sunday 5 October |
| Summer holidays | Thursday 21 December – Monday 29 January 2024 | Saturday 21 December – Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Saturday 20 December – Monday 26 January |
2023 Public holidays declared by the VIC state and territory governments:
- Monday, 13 March: Labour Day
- Monday, 12 June: King's Birthday
- TBA: AFL Grand Final Friday
- Tuesday, 7 November: Melbourne Cup Day *
2024 Public holidays declared by the VIC state and territory governments:
- Monday, 11 March: Labour Day
- Monday, 10 June: King's Birthday
- TBA: AFL Grand Final Friday
- Tuesday, 5 November: Melbourne Cup Day *
2025 Public holidays declared by the VIC state and territory governments:
- Monday, 10 March: Labour Day
- Monday, 9 June: King's Birthday
- TBA: AFL Grand Final Friday
- Tuesday, 4 November: Melbourne Cup Day *
*Melbourne metropolitan only – regional areas may differ
New South Wales School Holidays 2023 to 2025
| NSW school holidays | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Autumn holidays | Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April | Monday 15 April – Friday 26 April | Monday 14 April – Thursday 24 April |
| Winter holidays | Saturday 1 July – Sunday 16 July | Monday 8 July – Friday 19 July | Monday 7 July – Friday 18 July |
| Spring holidays | Saturday 23 September – Sunday 8 October | Monday 30 September – Friday 11 October | Monday 29 September – Friday 10 October |
| Summer holidays | Wednesday 20 December – Monday 29 January 2024 | Monday 23 December – Thursday 30 January | Monday 22 December – Monday 26 January |
2023 Public holidays declared by the NSW state and territory governments:
- Monday, 12 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 2 October: Labour Day
2024 Public holidays declared by the NSW state and territory governments:
- Monday, 10 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 7 October: Labour Day
2025 Public holidays declared by the NSW state and territory governments:
- Monday, 9 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 6 October: Labour Day
Queensland School Holidays 2023 to 2025
| QLD school holidays | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Autumn holidays | Saturday 1 April – Sunday 16 April | Friday 29 March – Sunday 14 April | Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April |
| Winter holidays | Saturday 24 June – Sunday 9 July | Saturday 22 June – Sunday 7 July | Saturday 28 June – Sunday 13 July |
| Spring holidays | Saturday 16 September – Monday 2 October | Saturday 14 September – Sunday 29 September | Saturday 20 September – Monday 6 October |
| Summer holidays | Saturday 9 December – Sunday 21 January 2024 | Saturday 14 December – Monday 27 January 2025 | Saturday 13 December – Tuesday 27 January |
2023 Public holidays declared by the QLD state and territory governments:
- Monday, 1 May: Labour Day
- Wednesday, 16 August: Ekka Wednesday*
- Monday, 2 October: King's Birthday
2024 Public holidays declared by the QLD state and territory governments:
- Monday, 6 May: Labour Day
- Wednesday, 14 August: Ekka Wednesday*
- Monday, 7 October: King's Birthday
2025 Public holidays declared by the QLD state and territory governments:
- Monday, 5 May: Labour Day
- Wednesday, 13 August: Ekka Wednesday*
- Monday, 6 October: King's Birthday
*Brisbane only
Western Australia School Holidays 2023 to 2025
| WA school holidays | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Autumn holidays | Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April | Friday 29 March – Sunday 14 April | Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April |
| Winter holidays | Saturday 1 July – Sunday 16 July | Saturday 29 June – Sunday 14 July | Saturday 5 July – Sunday 20 July |
| Spring holidays | Saturday 23 September – Sunday 8 October | Saturday 21 September – Sunday 6 October | Saturday 27 September – Sunday 12 October |
| Summer holidays | Friday 15 December – Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Friday 13 December – Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Friday 19 December – Tuesday 27 January |
2023 Public holidays declared by the WA state and territory governments:
- Monday, 6 March: Labour Day
- Monday, 5 June: Western Australia Day
- Monday, 25 September: King's Birthday*
2024 Public holidays declared by the WA state and territory governments:
- Monday, 4 March: Labour Day
- Monday, 3 June: Western Australia Day
- Monday, 23 September: King's Birthday*
2025 Public holidays declared by the WA state and territory governments:
- Monday, 3 March: Labour Day
- Monday, 2 June: Western Australia Day
- Monday, 29 September: King's Birthday
*Regional areas in Western Australia may celebrate the King's Birthday Public Holiday on an alternative date
South Australia School Holidays 2023 to 2025
| SA School holidays | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Autumn holidays | Saturday 15 April – Sunday 30 April | Saturday 13 April – Sunday 28 April | Thursday 10 April – Sunday 27 April |
| Winter holidays | Saturday 8 July – Sunday 23 July | Saturday 6 July – Sunday 21 July | Thursday 3 July – Sunday 20 July |
| Spring holidays | Saturday 30 September – Sunday 15 October | Saturday 28 September – Sunday 13 October | Thursday 25 September – Sunday 12 October |
| Summer holidays | Saturday 16 December – Sunday 28 January 2024 | Saturday 14 December – Monday 27 January 2025 | Thursday 11 December – Tuesday 27 January |
2023 Public holidays declared by the SA state and territory governments:
- Monday, 13 March: Adelaide Cup Day
- Monday, 12 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 2 October: Labour Day
- Tuesday, 26 December: Proclamation Day
2024 Public holidays declared by the SA state and territory governments:
- Monday, 11 March: Adelaide Cup Day
- Monday, 10 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 7 October: Labour Day
- Thursday, 26 December: Proclamation Day
2025 Public holidays declared by the SA state and territory governments:
- Monday, 10 March: Adelaide Cup Day
- Monday, 9 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 6 October: Labour Day
- Friday, 26 December: Proclamation Day
Australia Capital Territory School Holidays 2023 to 2025
| ACT School holidays | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Autumn holidays | Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April | Saturday 13 April – Sunday 28 April | Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April |
| Winter holidays | Saturday 1 July – Sunday 16 July | Saturday 6 July – Sunday 21 July | Saturday 5 July – Sunday 20 July |
| Spring holidays | Saturday 23 September – Sunday 8 October | Saturday 28 September – Sunday 13 October | Saturday 27 September – Sunday 12 October |
| Summer holidays | Saturday 16 December – Monday 29 Jan 2024 | Wednesday 18 December – Sunday 2 Feb 2025 | Friday 19 December – Tuesday 27 January |
2023 Public holidays declared by the ACT state and territory governments:
- Monday, 13 March: Canberra Day
- Monday, 29 May: Reconciliation Day
- Monday, 12 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 2 October: Labour Day
2024 Public holidays declared by the ACT state and territory governments:
- Monday, 11 March: Canberra Day
- Monday, 27 May: Reconciliation Day
- Monday, 10 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 7 October: Labour Day
2025 Public holidays declared by the ACT state and territory governments:
- Monday, 10 March: Canberra Day
- Monday, 2 June: Reconciliation Day
- Monday, 9 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 6 October: Labour Day
Tasmania School Holidays 2023 & 2024
| TAS School holidays | 2023 | 2024 |
| Autumn holidays | Thursday 6 April – Tuesday 25 April | Friday 12 April – Sunday 28 April |
| Winter holidays | Saturday 8 July – Monday 24 July | Saturday 6 July – Monday 22 July |
| Spring holidays | Saturday 30 September – Sunday 15 October | Saturday 28 September – Sunday 13 October |
| Summer holidays | Friday 22 December | Friday 20 December – Monday 29 January |
2023 Public holidays declared by the TAS state and territory governments:
- Monday, 13 March: Eight Hours Day
- Tuesday, 11 April: Easter Tuesday *
- Monday, 12 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 6 November: Recreation Day
2024 Public holidays declared by the TAS state and territory governments:
- Monday, 11 March: Eight Hours Day
- Tuesday, 2 April: Easter Tuesday *
- Monday, 10 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 4 November: Recreation Day
2025 Public holidays declared by the TAS state and territory governments:
- Monday, 10 March: Eight Hours Day
- Tuesday, 22 April: Easter Tuesday
- Monday, 9 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 3 November: Recreation Day
Northern Territory School Holidays 2023 to 2025
| NT School holidays | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Autumn holidays | Friday 7 April – Sunday 16 April | Monday 8 April – Friday 12 April | Saturday 5 April – Sunday 13 April |
| Winter holidays | Saturday 24 June – Monday 17 July | Monday 24 June – Monday 15 July | Saturday 21 June – Monday 14 July |
| Spring holidays | Saturday 23 September – Sunday 6 October | Monday 23 September – Friday 4 October | Saturday 20 September – Sunday 5 October |
| Summer holidays | Saturday 16 December – Monday 29 Jan 2024 | Monday 16 December – Tuesday 25 Jan 2025 | Saturday 13 December – Tuesday 27 January |
2023 Public holidays declared by the NT state and territory governments:
- Monday, 1 May: May Day
- Monday, 12 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 7 August: Picnic Day
2024 Public holidays declared by the NT state and territory governments:
- Monday, 6 May: May Day
- Monday, 10 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 5 August: Picnic Day
2025 Public holidays declared by the NT state and territory governments:
- Monday, 5 May: May Day
- Monday, 9 June: King's Birthday
- Monday, 4 August: Picnic Day
Australia National Public Holidays 2023 to 2025
| Holiday | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| New Year’s Day | Monday 2 January | Monday 1 January | Wednesday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26 January | Friday 26 January | Monday 27 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 7 April | Friday 29 March | Friday 18 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 8 April | Saturday 30 March | Saturday 19 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 9 April | Sunday 31 March | Sunday 20 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10 April | Monday 1 April | Monday 21 April |
| Anzac Day | Tuesday 25 April | Thursday 25 April | Friday 25 April |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December | Wednesday 25 December | Thursday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December | Thursday 26 December | Friday 26 December |
Victorian Holiday Destinations
Here are my top local holiday ideas within Victoria, from Melbourne day trips to overnight stays. Some of these locations are bushfire affected communities, so that's even more reason to take an emptysky and go on a road trip for good!
- Things to do in Geelong with kids
- Things to do in the Yarra Valley with kids
- Things to do in the Mornington Peninsula with kids
- Things to do in Ballarat with kids
- Things to do in Bendigo with kids
- Things to do in Macedon Ranges with kids
- Things to do in Lorne with kids
- Things to do in Warrnambool with kids
- Things to do in East Gippsland with kids
- Things to do in Swan Hill with kids
- Things to do in Castlemaine and Maldon with kids
- Things to do in Beechworth with kids
- Things to do in Bright with kids
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