school term dates 2027
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: 28 January – 9 April
term 1: 28 January – 25 March
term 1: 27 January – 25 March
term 1: 1 February – 9 April
term 1: 27 January – 9 April
term 1: 4 February – 9 April
term 1: 2 February – 9 April
term 1: 27 January – 2 April
term 1 start dates at a glance
| state | term 1 starts | term 4 ends |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Thursday 28 January | Monday 20 December |
| VIC | Thursday 28 January | Friday 17 December |
| QLD | Wednesday 27 January | Friday 10 December |
| WA | Monday 1 February | Thursday 16 December |
| SA | Wednesday 27 January | Friday 10 December |
| TAS | Thursday 4 February | Thursday 16 December |
| ACT | Tuesday 2 February | Friday 17 December |
| NT | Wednesday 27 January | Thursday 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.