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If you have been wondering when the next school holidays start, you aren’t alone. With each Australian state and territory following a different set of dates and terms, knowing just when the kids are off school is a tricky premise, but we’ve got you covered. To help make sense of the school holidays 2025 dates, we’ve put together this handy guide to terms, start dates and holiday periods for each state.
Important: Dates below reflect official public school calendars. Many Independent and Catholic schools align closely; however, they can set slightly different start or finish dates. Always check your school’s own calendar for confirmation.
Australian School Holidays 2025
Travelling in Australia during local school-holiday periods can be busy, with families clambering to secure campsites, holiday rentals or theme-park trips. By planning ahead, you can avoid peak times in each state and territory. Below are the key 2025 term and vacation dates for every jurisdiction, plus official calendar links.
New South Wales School Holidays 2025
See full calendar: NSW Department of Education, 2025 term dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 (Eastern) | 6 February 2025 – 11 April 2025 |
| Term 1 (Western) | 13 February 2025 – 11 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | 30 April 2025 – 4 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | 22 July 2025 – 26 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | 14 October 2025 – 19 December 2025 |
Victoria School Holidays 2025
See full calendar: Victorian Government, school term dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 28 January 2025 – 4 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | 22 April 2025 – 4 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | 21 July 2025 – 19 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | 6 October 2025 – 19 December 2025 |
Queensland School Holidays 2025
See full calendar: Queensland Department of Education, 2025 term dates · 2025 calendar (PDF)
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 28 January 2025 – 4 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | 22 April 2025 – 27 June 2025 |
| Term 3 | 14 July 2025 – 19 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | 7 October 2025 – 12 December 2025 |
Western Australia School Holidays 2025
See full calendar: WA Department of Education, term dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 5 February 2025 – 11 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | 28 April 2025 – 4 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | 21 July 2025 – 26 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | 13 October 2025 – 18 December 2025 |
South Australia School Holidays 2025
See full calendar: SA Department for Education, term dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 28 January 2025 – 11 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | 28 April 2025 – 4 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | 21 July 2025 – 26 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | 13 October 2025 – 12 December 2025 |
Australian Capital Territory School Holidays 2025
See full calendar: ACT Education Directorate, school terms and public holidays
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 3–11 February 2025 start (new students 3 Feb, continuing 4 Feb), ends 11 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | 28 April 2025 – 4 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | 21 July 2025 – 26 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | 14 October 2025 – 19 December 2025 |
Tasmania School Holidays 2025
See full calendar: Tasmanian DECYP, 2025 term dates (PDF)
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 6 February 2025 – 11 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | 28 April 2025 – 4 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | 21 July 2025 – 26 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | 13 October 2025 – 18 December 2025 |
Northern Territory School Holidays 2025
See full calendar: NT Government, school term and holiday dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 29 January 2025 – 4 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | 15 April 2025 – 20 June 2025 |
| Term 3 | 15 July 2025 – 19 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | 7 October 2025 – 11 December 2025 (students) |
Australian School Holidays 2026
Looking ahead, here are the key school-holiday and term dates for 2026. As always, independent and Catholic schools may vary slightly, so check your school’s calendar.
New South Wales School Holidays 2026
See full calendar: NSW Department of Education, 2026 term dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 (Eastern) | 27 January 2026 – 2 April 2026 |
| Term 1 (Western) | 3 February 2026 – 2 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 20 April 2026 – 3 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | 20 July 2026 – 25 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | 12 October 2026 – 17 December 2026 |
Victoria School Holidays 2026
See full calendar: Victorian Government, school term dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 27 January 2026 – 2 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 20 April 2026 – 26 June 2026 |
| Term 3 | 13 July 2026 – 18 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | 5 October 2026 – 18 December 2026 |
Queensland School Holidays 2026
See full calendar: Queensland Department of Education, future dates · 2026 calendar (PDF)
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 27 January 2026 – 2 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 20 April 2026 – 26 June 2026 |
| Term 3 | 13 July 2026 – 18 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | 6 October 2026 – 11 December 2026 |
Western Australia School Holidays 2026
See full calendar: WA Department of Education, term dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 2 February 2026 – 2 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 20 April 2026 – 3 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | 20 July 2026 – 25 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | 12 October 2026 – 17 December 2026 |
South Australia School Holidays 2026
See full calendar: SA Department for Education, future term dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 27 January 2026 – 10 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 27 April 2026 – 3 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | 20 July 2026 – 25 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | 12 October 2026 – 11 December 2026 |
Australian Capital Territory School Holidays 2026
See full calendar: ACT Education Directorate, school terms and public holidays
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Late January/early February 2026 start (staggered), ends 2 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 20 April 2026 – 26 June 2026 |
| Term 3 | 13 July 2026 – 18 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | 5 October 2026 – mid December 2026 (check school) |
Tasmania School Holidays 2026
See full calendar: Tasmanian DECYP, 2026 term dates (PDF)
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 5 February 2026 – 17 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 4 May 2026 – 10 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | 27 July 2026 – 2 October 2026 |
| Term 4 | 19 October 2026 – 18 December 2026 |
Northern Territory School Holidays 2026
See full calendar: NT Government, school term and holiday dates
| Vacation | Holiday Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 28 January 2026 – 2 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 14 April 2026 – 19 June 2026 |
| Term 3 | 14 July 2026 – 18 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | 6 October 2026 – 10 December 2026 (students) |
Frequently Asked Questions on School Holidays
School holidays differ across states and territories, but most follow a four-term system with breaks in April, July, September, and December/January. The Department of Education calendar provides each region’s exact term and holiday dates.
Generally, yes. Most align closely with the public-school system. However, independent and Catholic schools can set slightly different start or finish dates, so it’s always best to check your school’s official calendar.
The December–January summer break is by far the busiest nationwide. Mid-year holidays in June–July also see heavy travel, especially to Queensland’s warm regions and the ski fields in Victoria and New South Wales.
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