school term dates 2026
william is a parent of three school-aged children and tracks term dates across all states for family holiday planning.
every Australian state and territory sets its own school term dates. below is the complete 2026 calendar for government schools in all 8 states and territories, including holiday periods between terms.
tap any state for the full breakdown including term weeks, holiday dates, and notes on pupil-free days.
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term 1: 2 February – 2 April
term 1: 28 January – 2 April
term 1: 27 January – 2 April
term 1: 2 February – 2 April
term 1: 27 January – 10 April
term 1: 5 February – 17 April
term 1: 2 February – 2 April
term 1: 2 February – 10 April
term 1 start dates at a glance
| state | term 1 starts | term 4 ends |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Monday 2 February | Thursday 17 December |
| VIC | Wednesday 28 January | Friday 18 December |
| QLD | Tuesday 27 January | Friday 11 December |
| WA | Monday 2 February | Thursday 17 December |
| SA | Tuesday 27 January | Friday 11 December |
| TAS | Thursday 5 February | Friday 18 December |
| ACT | Monday 2 February | Friday 18 December |
| NT | Monday 2 February | Friday 18 December |
key public holidays in 2026
Australia Day: Monday 26 January
Good Friday: Friday 3 April
Easter Monday: Monday 6 April
ANZAC Day: Saturday 25 April (some states observe the following Monday)
King's Birthday: varies by state — June in most states, September in WA, October in QLD
related guides
these dates are for government schools and are based on published term dates from each state's education department. Catholic and independent schools may have different dates. pupil-free days vary by school. always confirm with your school. mini mode is not affiliated with any education department.