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school term dates 2027

by megan walsh

sourced directly from every state and territory education department. verified 23 april 2026.

the complete 2027 school calendar for government schools in all 8 Australian states and territories. dates are drawn from each state's education department and cross-checked against the Fair Work Ombudsman public holidays list.

Term 1 is noticeably shorter in 2027 than most years — Easter falls on 26 March so most states end Term 1 in late March rather than early April. Term 2 runs longer to balance it out.

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term 1 start dates at a glance

stateterm 1 startsterm 4 ends
NSWThursday 28 JanuaryMonday 20 December
VICThursday 28 JanuaryFriday 17 December
QLDWednesday 27 JanuaryFriday 10 December
WAMonday 1 FebruaryThursday 16 December
SAWednesday 27 JanuaryFriday 10 December
TASThursday 4 FebruaryThursday 16 December
ACTTuesday 2 FebruaryFriday 17 December
NTWednesday 27 JanuaryThursday 9 December

key public holidays in 2027

Australia Day: Tuesday 26 January

Good Friday: Friday 26 March

Easter Monday: Monday 29 March

ANZAC Day: Sunday 25 April (most states observe Monday 26 April)

King's Birthday: Monday 14 June (most states), September in WA, October in QLD

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these dates are for government schools and are drawn from each state's published 2027 term dates. Catholic and independent schools may have different dates. individual schools set their own pupil-free days. always confirm with your school. mini mode is not affiliated with any education department.