Australian School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
Get these Australian school holidays and public holiday 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.
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VICTORIA School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
VICTORIA School Term Dates 2025
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Tuesday 28 January 2025 – Friday 4 April 2025
Term 2
Tuesday 22 April 2025 – Friday 4 July 2025
Term 3
Monday 21 July 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025
Term 4
Monday 6 October 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025
VICTORIA School Term Dates 2026
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January 2026 – Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 20 April 2026 – Friday 26 June 2026
Term 3
Monday 13 July 2026 – Friday 18 September 2026
Term 4
Monday 5 October 2026 – Friday 18 December 2026
VICTORIA School Term Dates 2027
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Wednesday, 27 January 2027 (students start Thursday, 28 January) – Thursday, 25 March 2027
Term 2
Monday, 12 April 2027 – Friday, 25 June 2027
Term 3
Monday, 12 July 2027 – Friday, 17 September 2027
Term 4
Monday, 4 October 2027 – Friday, 17 December 2027
VICTORIA School Term Dates 2028
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Thursday, 27 January 2028 (students start Friday, 28 January) – Friday, 31 March 2028
Term 2
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 – Friday, 30 June 2028
Term 3
Monday, 17 July 2028 – Friday, 22 September 2028
Term 4
Monday, 9 October 2028 – Thursday, 21 December 2028
VICTORIA School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
School Holiday
VIC School Holidays 2025
VIC School Holidays 2026
VIC School Holidays 2027
VIC School Holidays 2028
Autumn holidays
Saturday 5 April 2025 – Monday 21 April 2025
Saturday, 4 April 2026 – Sunday, 19 April 2026
Saturday, 27 March 2027 – Sunday, 11 April 2027
Saturday, 1 April 2028 – Sunday, 16 April 2028
Winter holidays
Saturday 5 July 2025- Sunday 20 July 2025
Saturday, 27 June 2026 – Sunday, 12 July 2026
Saturday, 26 June 2027 – Sunday, 11 July 2027
Saturday, 1 July 2028 – Sunday, 16 July 2028
Spring holidays
Saturday 20 September 2025 – Sunday 5 October 2025
Saturday, 19 September 2026 – Sunday, 4 October 2026
Saturday, 18 September 2027 – Sunday, 3 October 2027
Saturday, 23 September 2028 – Sunday, 8 October 2028
Summer holidays
Saturday 20 December 2025 – Monday 26 January 2026
Saturday, 19 December 2026 – Tuesday, 26 January 2027
Saturday, 18 December 2027 – Wednesday, 27 January 2028
Saturday, 23 December 2028 – Sunday, 28 January 2029
VICTORIA Public Holidays 2025
Monday 10 March 2025: Labour Day
Sunday 20 April 2025 Easter
Monday 9 June 2025: King’s Birthday
TBA: AFL Grand Final Friday
Tuesday 4 November 2025: Melbourne Cup Day *
Thursday 25 December 2025 Christmas Day
VICTORIA Public Holidays 2026
Monday 9 March 2026: Labour Day
Sunday 5 April 2026 Easter
Monday 8 June 2026: King’s Birthday
TBA: AFL Grand Final Friday
Tuesday 3 November 2026: Melbourne Cup Day *
Friday 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
VICTORIA Public Holidays 2027
Monday 8 March 2027: Labour Day
Sunday 28 March 2027: Easter
Monday 14 June 2027: King’s Birthday
TBA: AFL Grand Final Friday
Tuesday 2 November 2027: Melbourne Cup Day *
Saturday 25 December 2027: Christmas Day
VICTORIA Public Holidays 2028
Monday 13 March 2028: Labour Day
Sunday 16 April 2028: Easter
Monday 12 June 2028: King’s Birthday
TBA: AFL Grand Final Friday
Tuesday 7 November 2028: Melbourne Cup Day *
Monday 25 December 2028: Christmas Day
*Melbourne metropolitan only – regional areas may differ
NEW SOUTH WALES School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
NEW SOUTH WALES School Term Dates 2025
School term
School term dates*
Term 1 (Eastern division)
Friday 31 January 2025 – Friday 11 April 2025
Term 1 (Western division)
Friday 7 February 2025 – Friday 11 April 2025
Term 2 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 21 July 2025 – Friday 26 September 2025
Term 3 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 21 July 2025 – Friday 26 September 2025
Term 4 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 13 October 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025
NEW SOUTH WALES School Term Dates 2026
School term
School term dates*
Term 1 (Eastern division)
Tuesday 27 January 2026 – Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 1 (Western division)
Tuesday 3 February 2026 – Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 20 April 2026 – Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 20 July 2026 – Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 12 October 2026 – Thursday 17 December 2026
NEW SOUTH WALES School Term Dates 2027
School term
School term dates*
Term 1 (Eastern division)
Thursday 28 January – Friday 9 April 2027
Term 1 (Western division)
Thursday 4 February – Friday 9 April 2027
Term 2 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 26 April – Friday 2 July 2027
Term 3 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September 2027
Term 4 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December 2027
NEW SOUTH WALES School Term Dates 2028
School term
School term dates*
Term 1 (Eastern division)
Monday 31 January – Friday 7 April 2028
Term 1 (Western division)
Monday 7 February – Friday 7 April 2028
Term 2 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 24 April – Friday 7 July 2028
Term 3 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 24 July – Friday 29 September 2028
Term 4 (Eastern and Western division)
Monday 16 October – Thursday 21 December 2028
NEW SOUTH WALES School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
School holidays
NSW School Holidays 2025
NSW School Holidays 2026
NSW School Holidays 2027
NSW School Holidays 2028
Autumn holidays
Monday 14 April – Thursday 24 April
Tuesday 7 April – Friday 17 April
Monday 12 April – Friday 23 April
Monday 10 April – Friday 21 April
Winter holidays
Monday 7 July – Friday 18 July
Monday 6 July – Friday 17 July
Monday 5 July – Friday 16 July
Monday 10 July – Friday 21 July
Spring holidays
Monday 29 September – Friday 10 October
Monday 28 September – Friday 9 October
Monday 27 September – Friday 8 October
Tuesday 3 October – Friday 13 October
Summer holidays
Monday 22 December – Monday 26 January
Friday 18 December – Wednesday 27 January 2027
Tuesday 21 December – Friday 28 January 2028
Friday 22 December – Thursday 25 January 2029
NEW SOUTH WALES Public holidays 2025
Sunday 20 April 2025 Easter
Monday 9 June: King’s Birthday
Monday 6 October: Labour Day
Thursday 25 December: 2025 Christmas Day
NEW SOUTH WALES Public holidays 2026
Sunday 5 April Easter
Monday 8 June: King’s Birthday
Monday 5 October: Labour Day
Friday 25 December: 2026 Christmas Day
NEW SOUTH WALES Public holidays 2027
Sunday 28 March: Easter
Monday 14 June: King’s Birthday
Monday 4 October: Labour Day
Saturday 25 December: 2027 Christmas Day
NEW SOUTH WALES Public holidays 2028
Sunday 16 April: Easter
Monday 12 June: King’s Birthday
Monday 2 October: Labour Day
Monday 25 December: 2028 Christmas Day
QUEENSLAND School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
QUEENSLAND School Term Dates 2025
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Tuesday 28 January 2025 – Friday 4 April 2025
Term 2
Tuesday 22 April 2025 – Friday 27 June 2025
Term 3
Monday 14 July 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025
Term 4
Tuesday 7 October 2025 – Friday 12 December 2025
QUEENSLAND School Term Dates 2026
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January 2026 – Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 20 April 2026 – Friday 26 June 2026
Term 3
Monday 13 July 2026 – Friday 18 September 2026
Term 4
Tuesday 6 October 2026 – Friday 11 December 2026
QUEENSLAND School Term Dates 2027
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Wednesday 27 January 2027 – Thursday 25 March 2027
Term 2
Monday 12 April 2027 – Friday 25 June 2027
Term 3
Monday 12 July 2027 – Friday 17 September 2027
Term 4
Tuesday 5 October 2027 – Friday 10 December 2027
QUEENSLAND School Term Dates 2028
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Monday 24 January 2028 – Friday 31 March 2028
Term 2
Tuesday 18 April 2028 – Friday 23 June 2028
Term 3
Monday 10 July 2028 – Friday 15 September 2028
Term 4
Tuesday 3 October 2028 – Friday 8 December 2028
QUEENSLAND School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
QLD school holidays
2025
2026
2027
2028
Autumn holidays
Saturday 5 April – Monday 21 April 2025
Friday 3 April – Sunday 19 April 2026
Friday 26 March – Sunday 11 April 2027
Saturday 1 April – Monday 17 April 2028
Winter holidays
Saturday 28 June – Sunday 13 July 2025
Saturday 27 June – Sunday 12 July 2026
Saturday 26 June – Sunday 11 July 2027
Saturday 24 June – Sunday 9 July 2028
Spring holidays
Saturday 20 September – Monday 6 October 2025
Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October 2026
Saturday 18 September – Monday 4 October 2027
Saturday 16 September – Monday 2 October 2028
Summer holidays
Saturday 13 December – Tuesday 27 January 2026
Saturday 12 December 2026 – Tuesday 26 January 2027
Saturday 11 December 2027 – Sunday 23 January 2028
Saturday 9 December 2028 – Sunday 21 January 2029
QUEENSLAND Public holidays 2025
Sunday 20 April 2025 Easter
Monday 5 May: Labour Day
Wednesday 13 August: Ekka Wednesday*
Monday 6 October: King’s Birthday
Thursday 25 December 2025 Christmas Day
QUEENSLAND Public holidays 2026
Sunday 5 April 2026 Easter
Monday 4 May: Labour Day
Wednesday 12 August: Ekka Wednesday*
Monday 5 October: King’s Birthday
Friday 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
QUEENSLAND Public holidays 2027
Sunday 28 March Easter
Monday 3 May: Labour Day
Wednesday 11 August: Ekka Wednesday*
Monday 4 October: King’s Birthday
Saturday, 25 December 2027 Christmas Day
QUEENSLAND Public holidays 2028
Sunday 16 April Easter
Monday 1 May: Labour Day
Wednesday 16 August: Ekka Wednesday*
Monday 2 October: King’s Birthday
Monday, 25 December 2028 Christmas Day
*Brisbane only
WESTERN AUSTRALIA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
WESTERN AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2025
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Wednesday 5 February 2025 – Friday 11 April 2025
Term 2
Monday 28 April 2025 – Friday 4 July 2025
Term 3
Monday 21 July 2025 – Friday 26 September 2025
Term 4
Monday 13 October 2025 – Thursday 18 December 2025
WESTERN AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2026
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Monday 2 February 2026 – Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 20 April 2026 – Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3
Monday 20 July 2026 – Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4
Monday 12 October 2026 to Thursday 17 December 2026
WESTERN AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2027
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Monday 1 February 2027 – Friday 9 April 2027
Term 2
Monday 26 April 2027 – Friday 2 July 2027
Term 3
Monday 19 July 2027 – Friday 24 September 2027
Term 4
Monday 11 October 2027 – Thursday 16 December 2027
WESTERN AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2028
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Wednesday 2 February 2028 – Friday 7 April 2028
Term 2
Monday 24 April 2028 – Friday 30 June 2028
Term 3
Monday 17 July 2028 – Friday 22 September 2028
Term 4
Monday 9 October 2028 – Thursday 14 December 2028
WESTERN AUSTRALIA School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
WA school holidays
2025
2026
2027
2028
Autumn holidays
Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April
Friday 3 April – Sunday 19 April
Saturday 10 April – Sunday 25 April
Saturday 8 April – Sunday 23 April
Winter holidays
Saturday 5 July – Sunday 20 July
Saturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July
Saturday 3 July – Sunday 18 July
Saturday 1 July – Sunday 16 July
Spring holidays
Saturday 27 September – Sunday 12 October
Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October
Saturday 25 September – Sunday 10 October
Saturday 23 September – Sunday 8 October
Summer holidays
Friday 19 December – Tuesday 27 January 2026
Friday 18 December – Sunday 31 January 2027
Friday 17 December – Tuesday 1 February 2028
Friday 15 December – Sunday 3 February 2029
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Public holidays 2025
Monday 3 March: Labour Day
Sunday 20 April 2025 Easter
Monday 2 June: Western Australia Day
Monday 29 September: King’s Birthday
Thursday 25 December 2025 Christmas Day
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Public holidays 2026
Monday 2 March: Labour Day
Sunday 5 April 2026 Easter
Monday 1 June: Western Australia Day
Monday 28 September: King’s Birthday
Friday 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Public holidays 2027
Monday 1 March: Labour Day
Sunday 28 March 2027 Easter
Monday 7 June: Western Australia Day
Monday 27 September: King’s Birthday
Saturday 25 December 2027 Christmas Day
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Public holidays 2028
Monday 5 March: Labour Day
Sunday 1 April 2028 Easter
Monday 5 June: Western Australia Day
Monday 2 October: King’s Birthday
Monday 25 December 2028 Christmas Day
*Regional areas in Western Australia may celebrate the King’s Birthday Public Holiday on an alternative date
SOUTH AUSTRALIA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
SOUTH AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2025
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Tuesday 28 January 2025 – Friday 11 April 2025
Term 2
Monday 28 April 2025 – Friday 4 July 2025
Term 3
Monday 21 July 2025 – Friday 26 September 2025
Term 4
Monday 13 October 2025 – Friday 12 December 2025
SOUTH AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2026
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January 2026 – Friday 10 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 27 April 2026 – Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3
Monday 20 July 2026 – Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4
Monday 12 October 2026 – Friday 11 December 2026
SOUTH AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2027
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Wednesday 27 January 2027 – Friday 9 April 2027
Term 2
Monday 26 April 2027 – Friday 2 July 2027
Term 3
Monday 19 July 2027 – Friday 24 September 2027
Term 4
Monday 11 October 2027 – Friday 10 December 2027
SOUTH AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2028
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Monday 31 January 2028 – Thursday 13 April 2028
Term 2
Monday 1 May 2028 – Friday 7 July 2028
Term 3
Monday 24 July 2028 – Friday 29 September 2028
Term 4
Monday 16 October 2028 – Friday 15 December 2028
SOUTH AUSTRALIA School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
SA School holidays
2025
2026
2027
2028
Autumn holidays
Thursday 10 April – Sunday 27 April
Saturday 11 April – Sunday 26 April 2026
Saturday 10 April – Sunday 25 April 2027
Friday 14 April – Sunday 30 April 2028
Winter holidays
Thursday 3 July – Sunday 20 July
Saturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July 2026
Saturday 3 July – Sunday 18 July 2027
Saturday 8 July – Sunday 23 July 2028
Spring holidays
Thursday 25 September – Sunday 12 October
Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2026
Saturday 25 September – Sunday 10 October 2027
Saturday 30 September – Sunday 15 October 2028
Summer holidays
Thursday 11 December – Tuesday 27 January 2026
Saturday 12 December 2026 – Monday 25 January 2027
Saturday 11 December 2027 – Sunday 30 January 2028
Saturday 16 December 2028 – Tuesday 30 January 2029
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Public holidays 2025
Monday, 10 March: Adelaide Cup Day
Sunday 20 April 2024 Easter
Monday, 9 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 6 October: Labour Day
Friday, 26 December: Proclamation Day
Thursday, 25 December 2025 Christmas Day
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Public holidays 2026
Monday, 9 March: Adelaide Cup Day
Monday 5 April 2026 Easter
Monday, 8 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 5 October: Labour Day
Saturday, 26 December: Proclamation Day
Friday, 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Public holidays 2027
Monday, 8 March: Adelaide Cup Day
Sunday 28 March 2026 Easter
Monday, 14 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 4 October: Labour Day
Sunday, 26 December: Proclamation Day
Saturday, 25 December 2027 Christmas Day
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Public holidays 2028
Monday, 13 March: Adelaide Cup Day
Sunday 16 April 2028 Easter
Monday, 12 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 2 October: Labour Day
Tuesday, 26 December: Proclamation Day
Monday, 25 December 2028 Christmas Day
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Australia Capital Territory School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
Australia Capital Territory School Term Dates 2025
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Friday 31 January 2025 – Friday 11 April 2025
Term 2
Monday 28 April 2025 – Friday 4 July 2025
Term 3
Monday 21 July 2025 – Friday 26 September 2025
Term 4
Monday 13 October 2025 – Thursday 18 December 2025
Australia Capital Territory School Term Dates 2026
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Friday 30 January 2026 – Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
Tuesday 21 April 2026 – Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3
Tuesday 21 July 2026 – Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4
Tuesday 13 October 2026 – Friday 18 December 2026
Australia Capital Territory School Term Dates 2027
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Monday 1 February 2027 – Friday 9 April 2027
Term 2
Wednesday 28 April 2027 – Friday 2 July 2027
Term 3
Tuesday 20 July 2027 – Friday 24 September 2027
Term 4
Tuesday 12 October 2027 – Friday 17 December 2027
Australia Capital Territory School Term Dates 2028
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Tuesday 8 February 2028 – Friday 7 April 2028
Term 2
Wednesday 26 April 2028 – Friday 7 July 2028
Term 3
Tuesday 25 July 2028 – Friday 29 September 2028
Term 4
Tuesday 17 October 2028 – Friday 22 December 2028
Australia Capital Territory School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
ACT School holidays
2025
2026
2027
2028
Autumn holidays
Saturday 13 April – Sunday 28 April
Friday 3 April – Monday 20 April 2026
Saturday 10 April – Tuesday 27 April 2027
Saturday 8 April – Tuesday 25 April 2028
Winter holidays
Saturday 6 July – Sunday 21 July
Saturday 4 July – Monday 20 July 2026
Saturday 3 July – Monday 19 July 2027
Saturday 8 July – Monday 24 July 2028
Spring holidays
Saturday 28 September – Sunday 13 October
Saturday 26 September – Monday 12 October 2026
Saturday 25 September – Monday 11 October 2027
Saturday 30 September – Monday 16 October 2028
Summer holidays
Wednesday 18 December – Sunday 2 Feb 2026
Saturday 19 December 2026 – Monday 1 February 2027
Saturday 18 December 2027 – Monday 31 January 2028
Saturday 23 December 2028 – Monday 5 February 2029
Australia Capital Territory Public holidays 2025
Monday, 10 March: Canberra Day
Sunday 20 April 2025 Easter
Monday, 2 June: Reconciliation Day
Monday, 9 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 6 October: Labour Day
Thursday 25 December 2025 Christmas Day
Australia Capital Territory Public holidays 2026
Monday, 9 March: Canberra Day
Sunday 5 April 2026 Easter
Monday, 1 June: Reconciliation Day
Monday, 8 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 5 October: Labour Day
Friday, 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
Australia Capital Territory Public holidays 2027
Monday, 8 March: Canberra Day
Sunday 28 March 2027 Easter
Monday, 31 May: Reconciliation Day
Monday, 14 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 4 October: Labour Day
Saturday, 25 December 2027 Christmas Day
Australia Capital Territory Public holidays 2028
Monday, 13 March: Canberra Day
Sunday 16 April 2026 Easter
Monday, 29 May: Reconciliation Day
Monday, 12 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 2 October: Labour Day
Monday, 25 December 2028 Christmas Day
TASMANIA School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
TASMANIA School Term Dates 2025
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Thursday 6 February 2025 – Friday 11 April 2025
Term 2
Monday 28 April 2025 – Friday 4 July 2025
Term 3
Monday 21 July 2025 – Friday 26 September 2025
Term 4
Monday 13 October 2025 – Thursday 18 December 2025
TASMANIA School Term Dates 2026
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Thursday 5 February 2026 – Friday 17 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 4 May 2026 – Friday 10 July 2026
Term 3
Monday 27 July 2026 – Friday 2 October 2026
Term 4
Monday 19 October 2026 – Friday 18 December 2026
TASMANIA School Term Dates 2027
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
TBA
Term 2
TBA
Term 3
TBA
Term 4
TBA
TASMANIA School Term Dates 2028
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
TBA
Term 2
TBA
Term 3
TBA
Term 4
TBA
TASMANIA School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
TAS School holidays
2025
2026
2027
2028
Autumn holidays
Friday 12 April – Sunday 27 April
Saturday 18 April – Sunday 3 May 2026
TBA
TBA
Winter holidays
Saturday 5 July – Sunday 20 July 2025
Saturday 11 July – Sunday 26 July 2026
TBA
TBA
Spring holidays
Saturday 27 September – Sunday 12 October 2025
Saturday 3 October – Sunday 18 October 2026
TBA
TBA
Summer holidays
Saturday 19 December 2025 – Sunday 1 February 2026
Saturday 19 December 2026 – Sunday 31 January 2027
TBA
TBA
TASMANIA Public holidays 2025
Monday, 10 March: Eight Hours Day
Sunday 20 April 2025 Easter
Tuesday, 22 April: Easter Tuesday
Monday, 9 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 3 November: Recreation Day
Thursday 25 December 2025 Christmas Day
TASMANIA Public holidays 2026
Monday, 9 March: Eight Hours Day
Monday, 6 April 2026 Easter
Tuesday, 7 April: Easter Tuesday
Monday, 8 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 2 November: Recreation Day
Friday, 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
TASMANIA Public holidays 2027
Monday, 8 March: Eight Hours Day
Monday, 29 March Easter
Tuesday, 30 March: Easter Tuesday
Monday, 14 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 1 November: Recreation Day
Saturday, 25 December 2027 Christmas Day
TASMANIA Public holidays 2028
Monday, 13 March: Eight Hours Day
Monday, 17 April Easter
Tuesday, 18 April: Easter Tuesday
Monday, 12 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 6 November: Recreation Day
Monday, 25 December 2028 Christmas Day
NORTHERN TERRITORY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
NORTHERN TERRITORY School Term Dates 2025
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Tuesday 28 January 2025 – Friday 4 April 2025
Term 2
Tuesday 22 April 2025 – Friday 27 June 2025
Term 3
Monday 14 July 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025
Term 4
Tuesday 7 October 2025 – Friday 12 December 2025
NORTHERN TERRITORY School Term Dates 2026
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Wednesday 28 January 2026 – Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 13 April 2026 – Friday 19 June 2026
Term 3
Tuesday 14 July 2026 – Friday 18 September 2026
Term 4
Monday 5 October 2026 – Friday 11 December 2026
NORTHERN TERRITORY School Term Dates 2027
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
Wednesday 27 January 2027 – Friday 2 April 2027
Term 2
Tuesday 13 April 2027 – Friday 18 June 2027
Term 3
Tuesday 13 July 2027 – Friday 17 September 2027
Term 4
Tuesday 13 July 2027 – Friday 17 September 2027
NORTHERN TERRITORY School Term Dates 2028
School term
School term dates*
Term 1
TBA
Term 2
TBA
Term 3
TBA
Term 4
TBA
NORTHERN TERRITORY School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
NT School holidays
2025
2026
2027
2028
Autumn holidays
Saturday 5 April – Sunday 13 April
Friday 3 April – Monday 13 April 2026
Saturday 3 April – Sunday 18 April 2027
TBA
Winter holidays
Saturday 21 June – Monday 14 July
Saturday 20 June – Monday 13 July 2026
Saturday 19 June – Monday 12 July 2027
TBA
Spring holidays
Saturday 20 September – Sunday 5 October
Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October 2026
Saturday 18 September – Monday 4 October 2027
TBA
Summer holidays
Saturday 13 December – Tuesday 27 January 2026
Friday 11 December 2026 – Tuesday 26 January 2027
Friday 10 December 2027 – Wednesday 26 January 2028
TBA
NORTHERN TERRITORY Public holidays 2025
Monday, 5 May: May Day
Sunday 20 April 2025 Easter
Monday, 9 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 4 August: Picnic Day
Thursday 25 December 2025 Christmas Day
NORTHERN TERRITORY Public holidays 2026
Monday, 4 May: May Day
Monday, 6 April 2026 Easter
Monday, 8 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 3 August: Picnic Day
Friday 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
NORTHERN TERRITORY Public holidays 2027
Monday, 3 May: May Day
Monday, 29 March 2027 Easter
Monday, 14 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 2 August: Picnic Day
Saturday 25 December 2027 Christmas Day
NORTHERN TERRITORY Public holidays 2028
Monday, 1 May: May Day
Monday, 17 April 2028 Easter
Monday, 12 June: King’s Birthday
Monday, 7 August: Picnic Day
Monday, 25 December 2028 Christmas Day
Australia National Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028
Holiday
2025
2026
2027
2028
New Year’s Day
Wednesday 1 January
Thursday 1 January
Friday, 1 January
Saturday, 1 January
Australia Day
Monday 27 January
Monday 26 January
Tuesday, 26 January
Wednesday, 26 January
Good Friday
Friday 18 April
Friday 3 April
Friday, 26 March
Friday, 14 April
Easter Saturday
Saturday 19 April
Saturday 4 April
Saturday, 27 March
Saturday, 15 April
Easter Sunday
Sunday 20 April
Sunday 5 April
Sunday, 28 March
Sunday, 16 April
Easter Monday
Monday 21 April
Monday 6 April
Monday, 29 March
Monday, 17 April
Anzac Day
Friday 25 April
Saturday, 25 April
Sunday, 25 April
Tuesday, 25 April
Christmas Day
Thursday 25 December
Friday, 25 December
Saturday, 25 December
Monday, 25 December
Boxing Day
Friday 26 December
Saturday, 26 December
Sunday, 26 December
Tuesday, 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!
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As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.
She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.
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