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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 HolidayVIC School Holidays 2025VIC School Holidays 2026 VIC School Holidays 2027 VIC School Holidays 2028
Autumn holidaysSaturday 5 April 2025 – Monday 21 April 2025Saturday, 4 April 2026 – Sunday, 19 April 2026Saturday, 27 March 2027 – Sunday, 11 April 2027Saturday, 1 April 2028 – Sunday, 16 April 2028
Winter holidaysSaturday 5 July 2025- Sunday 20 July 2025Saturday, 27 June 2026 – Sunday, 12 July 2026Saturday, 26 June 2027 – Sunday, 11 July 2027Saturday, 1 July 2028 – Sunday, 16 July 2028
Spring holidaysSaturday 20 September 2025 – Sunday 5 October 2025Saturday, 19 September 2026 – Sunday, 4 October 2026Saturday, 18 September 2027 – Sunday, 3 October 2027Saturday, 23 September 2028 – Sunday, 8 October 2028
Summer holidaysSaturday 20 December 2025 – Monday 26 January 2026Saturday, 19 December 2026 – Tuesday, 26 January 2027Saturday, 18 December 2027 – Wednesday, 27 January 2028Saturday, 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

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NEW SOUTH WALES School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

NEW SOUTH WALES School Term Dates 2025

School termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 holidaysNSW School Holidays 2025NSW School Holidays 2026NSW School Holidays 2027NSW School Holidays 2028
Autumn holidaysMonday 14 April – Thursday 24 AprilTuesday 7 April – Friday 17 AprilMonday 12 April – Friday 23 AprilMonday 10 April – Friday 21 April
Winter holidaysMonday 7 July – Friday 18 JulyMonday 6 July – Friday 17 JulyMonday 5 July – Friday 16 JulyMonday 10 July – Friday 21 July
Spring holidaysMonday 29 September – Friday 10 OctoberMonday 28 September – Friday 9 OctoberMonday 27 September – Friday 8 OctoberTuesday 3 October – Friday 13 October
Summer holidaysMonday 22 December – Monday 26 JanuaryFriday 18 December – Wednesday 27 January 2027Tuesday 21 December – Friday 28 January 2028Friday 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
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QUEENSLAND School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

QUEENSLAND School Term Dates 2025

School termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 holidays2025202620272028
Autumn holidaysSaturday 5 April – Monday 21 April 2025Friday 3 April – Sunday 19 April 2026Friday 26 March – Sunday 11 April 2027Saturday 1 April – Monday 17 April 2028
Winter holidaysSaturday 28 June – Sunday 13 July 2025Saturday 27 June – Sunday 12 July 2026Saturday 26 June – Sunday 11 July 2027Saturday 24 June – Sunday 9 July 2028
Spring holidaysSaturday 20 September – Monday 6 October 2025Saturday 19 September – Monday 5 October 2026Saturday 18 September – Monday 4 October 2027Saturday 16 September – Monday 2 October 2028
Summer holidaysSaturday 13 December – Tuesday 27 January 2026Saturday 12 December 2026 – Tuesday 26 January 2027Saturday 11 December 2027 – Sunday 23 January 2028Saturday 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

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

WESTERN AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2025

School termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 holidays202520262027 2028
Autumn holidaysSaturday 12 April – Sunday 27 AprilFriday 3 April – Sunday 19 April Saturday 10 April – Sunday 25 AprilSaturday 8 April – Sunday 23 April
Winter holidaysSaturday 5 July – Sunday 20 JulySaturday 4 July – Sunday 19 JulySaturday 3 July – Sunday 18 JulySaturday 1 July – Sunday 16 July
Spring holidaysSaturday 27 September – Sunday 12 OctoberSaturday 26 September – Sunday 11 OctoberSaturday 25 September – Sunday 10 OctoberSaturday 23 September – Sunday 8 October
Summer holidaysFriday 19 December – Tuesday 27 January 2026Friday 18 December – Sunday 31 January 2027Friday 17 December – Tuesday 1 February 2028Friday 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

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

SOUTH AUSTRALIA School Term Dates 2025

School termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 holidays202520262027 2028
Autumn holidaysThursday 10 April – Sunday 27 AprilSaturday 11 April – Sunday 26 April 2026Saturday 10 April – Sunday 25 April 2027Friday 14 April – Sunday 30 April 2028
Winter holidaysThursday 3 July – Sunday 20 JulySaturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July 2026Saturday 3 July – Sunday 18 July 2027Saturday 8 July – Sunday 23 July 2028
Spring holidaysThursday 25 September – Sunday 12 OctoberSaturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October 2026Saturday 25 September – Sunday 10 October 2027Saturday 30 September – Sunday 15 October 2028
Summer holidaysThursday 11 December – Tuesday 27 January 2026Saturday 12 December 2026 – Monday 25 January 2027Saturday 11 December 2027 – Sunday 30 January 2028Saturday 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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Tesalate Towel

Australia Capital Territory School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

Australia Capital Territory School Term Dates 2025

School termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 holidays2025202620272028
Autumn holidaysSaturday 13 April – Sunday 28 AprilFriday 3 April – Monday 20 April 2026Saturday 10 April – Tuesday 27 April 2027Saturday 8 April – Tuesday 25 April 2028
Winter holidaysSaturday 6 July –
Sunday 21 July
Saturday 4 July – Monday 20 July 2026Saturday 3 July – Monday 19 July 2027Saturday 8 July – Monday 24 July 2028
Spring holidaysSaturday 28 September – Sunday 13 OctoberSaturday 26 September – Monday 12 October 2026Saturday 25 September – Monday 11 October 2027Saturday 30 September – Monday 16 October 2028
Summer holidaysWednesday 18 December – Sunday 2 Feb 2026Saturday 19 December 2026 – Monday 1 February 2027Saturday 18 December 2027 – Monday 31 January 2028Saturday 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
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TASMANIA School Holidays & Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

TASMANIA School Term Dates 2025

School termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool term dates*
Term 1 TBA
Term 2 TBA
Term 3 TBA
Term 4 TBA

TASMANIA School Term Dates 2028

School termSchool term dates*
Term 1 TBA
Term 2 TBA
Term 3 TBA
Term 4 TBA

TASMANIA School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

TAS School holidays20252026 20272028
Autumn holidaysFriday 12 April – Sunday 27 AprilSaturday 18 April – Sunday 3 May 2026TBATBA
Winter holidaysSaturday 5 July – Sunday 20 July 2025Saturday 11 July – Sunday 26 July 2026TBATBA
Spring holidaysSaturday 27 September – Sunday 12 October 2025Saturday 3 October – Sunday 18 October 2026TBATBA
Summer holidaysSaturday 19 December 2025 – Sunday 1 February 2026Saturday 19 December 2026 – Sunday 31 January 2027TBATBA

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
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NORTHERN TERRITORY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

NORTHERN TERRITORY School Term Dates 2025

School termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool 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 termSchool term dates*
Term 1 TBA
Term 2 TBA
Term 3 TBA
Term 4 TBA

NORTHERN TERRITORY School Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

NT School holidays202520262027 2028
Autumn holidaysSaturday 5 April – Sunday 13 AprilFriday 3 April – Monday 13 April 2026Saturday 3 April – Sunday 18 April 2027TBA
Winter holidaysSaturday 21 June – Monday 14 JulySaturday 20 June – Monday 13 July 2026Saturday 19 June – Monday 12 July 2027TBA
Spring holidaysSaturday 20 September – Sunday 5 OctoberSaturday 19 September – Monday 5 October 2026Saturday 18 September – Monday 4 October 2027TBA
Summer holidaysSaturday 13 December – Tuesday 27 January 2026Friday 11 December 2026 – Tuesday 26 January 2027Friday 10 December 2027 – Wednesday 26 January 2028TBA

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
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Australia National Public Holidays 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

Holiday2025202620272028
New Year’s Day Wednesday 1 JanuaryThursday 1 JanuaryFriday, 1 JanuarySaturday, 1 January
Australia DayMonday 27 JanuaryMonday 26 JanuaryTuesday, 26 JanuaryWednesday, 26 January
Good FridayFriday 18 AprilFriday 3 AprilFriday, 26 MarchFriday, 14 April
Easter SaturdaySaturday 19 AprilSaturday 4 AprilSaturday, 27 MarchSaturday, 15 April
Easter SundaySunday 20 AprilSunday 5 AprilSunday, 28 MarchSunday, 16 April
Easter MondayMonday 21 AprilMonday 6 AprilMonday, 29 MarchMonday, 17 April
Anzac DayFriday 25 AprilSaturday, 25 AprilSunday, 25 AprilTuesday, 25 April
Christmas DayThursday 25 DecemberFriday, 25 DecemberSaturday, 25 DecemberMonday, 25 December
Boxing DayFriday 26 DecemberSaturday, 26 DecemberSunday, 26 DecemberTuesday, 26 December

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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!


About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

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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