School holidays in Australia 2025, 2026, 2027 (summer, autumn, winter, spring)
In this publication, we will tell you about summer, autumn, winter, spring school holidays in Australia 2025, 2026, 2027. The ALYO.info team has collected only reliable information for each state and territory of the country. All dates are officially approved and published!
Important to Know: When Schoolchildren in Australia Take Holidays
During the academic year, Australian schools close for school holidays four times. But the start and end dates of the holidays vary depending on the type of school and the state or territory. There are several types of schools in Australia:
Public schools (6699 or 69.7%).
Catholic schools (1766 or 18.4%).
Independent schools (1,149 or 12.0%).
Private schools (not included in statistics).
Number of different types of schools in Australia in 2022.
School holidays in Australia are the same for all state schools in the same region. The only exception is the summer holiday in New South Wales. This state is divided into two divisions: Western and Eastern. In the Western Division, summer holidays end one week later than in the Eastern Division. Catholic, private and independent schools may deviate from the official school year schedule.
In addition to holiday periods, schools on the Green Continent are closed for public and major local holidays. Below are the national public holidays. Below we provide the exact dates of school holidays in Australia 2023, 2024, 2025. You will also find lists of local holidays in Australia for each state or territory (dates when there are no classes in Australian schools).
General Public Holidays in Australia
In addition to school holidays, there are eight public holidays in Australia when children do not attend school. Australian teachers also have a day off on these dates. In addition, each state and territory has its own public holidays and special days. Here are the common Australian public holidays:
January 1: New Year.
January 2: Additional day off for New Year.
January 26: Australia Day.
Good Friday.
Easter Monday.
April 25: ANZAC Day.
December 25: Christmas.
December 26: Second Day of Christmas.
School Holidays in Australia 2025
In this section we provide information about school holidays in Australia 2025. You will also find school holidays for each state and territory that are not general public holidays.
Australian Capital Territory
Summer holidays 2024-2025: from December 18, 2024 to January 30, 2025.
Autumn holidays: from 12 to 27 April 2025.
Winter holidays: from July 5 to July 20, 2025.
Spring Break: September 27 to October 12, 2025.
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 19, 2025 to February 1, 2026.
Local holidays:
Monday 10 March: Canberra Day.
Monday, June 2: Day of Reconciliation.
Monday, June 9: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, October 6: Labor Day.
New South Wales
Summer Holiday (Eastern New South Wales) 2024-2025: 23 December 2024 to 30 January 2025.
Summer Holiday (Western New South Wales) 2024-2025: 23 December 2024 to 6 February 2025.
Autumn holidays: from 14 to 24 April 2025.
Winter holidays: from 7 to 18 July 2025.
Spring Break: September 29 to October 10.
Summer break (Eastern New South Wales) 2025-2026: 22 December 2025 to 26 January 2026.
Summer holidays (Western New South Wales) 2025-2026: from 13 December 2025.
Local holidays:
Monday, June 9: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, October 6: Labor Day.
Northern Territory
Below is the 2025 school holiday schedule in the Northern Territory for all primary and secondary schools except Gunbalanya School.
Summer holidays 2024-2025: from December 14, 2024 to January 28, 2025.
Autumn holidays: from 5 to 13 April 2025.
Winter holidays: from June 21 to July 14, 2025.
Spring break: September 20 to October 5.
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 13, 2025 to January 27, 2026.
Local holidays:
Monday, May 5: May Day.
Monday, June 9: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, August 4: Picnic Day.
Queensland
Summer holidays 2024-2025: from December 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025.
Autumn holidays: from 5 to 21 April 2025.
Winter holidays: from June 28 to July 13, 2025.
Spring Break: September 20 to October 6, 2025.
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 13, 2025 to January 26, 2026.
Local holidays:
Monday, May 5: Labor Day
Wednesday 13 August: Ekka, Queensland’s annual agricultural show (Brisbane only).
Monday, October 6: The King’s Birthday.
South Australia
Summer holidays 2024-2025: from December 14, 2024 to January 27, 2025.
Autumn holidays: from 12 to 27 April 2025.
Winter holidays: from July 5 to July 20, 2025.
Spring Break: September 27 to October 12, 2025.
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 13, 2025 to January 26, 2026.
Local holidays:
Monday 10 March: Adelaide Cup Day.
Monday, June 9: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, October 6: Labor Day.
Friday, December 26: Proclamation Day.
Tasmania
Summer holidays 2024-2025: from December 20, 2024 to February 5, 2025.
Autumn holidays: from 12 to 27 April 2025.
Winter holidays: from July 5 to July 20, 2025.
Spring Break: September 27 to October 12, 2025.
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 19, 2025.
Local holidays:
Monday, March 10: Eight-hour workday.
Tuesday, April 22: Easter Tuesday.
Monday, June 9: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, November 3: Rest day.
Victoria
Summer holidays 2024-2025: from December 21, 2024 to January 28, 2025.
Autumn holidays: from 5 to 21 April 2025.
Winter holidays: from July 5 to July 20, 2025.
Spring Break: September 20 to October 5, 2025.
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 20, 2025 to January 27, 2026.
Local holidays:
Monday, March 10, 2025: Labor Day.
Monday, June 9, 2025: The King’s Birthday.
AFL Grand Final on Friday (date to be determined).
Tuesday 4 November 2025: Melbourne Cup Day (Melbourne only).
Western Australia
Summer holidays 2024-2025: from December 13, 2024 to February 4, 2025.
Autumn holidays: from 12 to 27 April 2025.
Winter holidays: from September 27 to October 12, 2025.
Spring Break: July 5-20, 2025.
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 19, 2025 to February 1, 2026.
Local holidays:
Monday, March 3: Labor Day.
Monday 2 June: Western Australia Day.
Monday, September 29: King’s Birthday (some regions may celebrate the holiday on a different date).
School Holidays in Australia 2026
Below we publish information about school holidays in Australia 2026. All data is obtained from official sources. Changes to the school year schedule can only be made in emergency cases.
Australian Capital Territory
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 19, 2025 to February 1, 2026.
Autumn holidays: from 3 to 20 April 2026.
Winter holidays: from July 4 to July 20, 2026.
Spring Break: September 26 to October 12, 2026.
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 19, 2026 to January 29, 2027.
IMPORTANT! New students begin the school year on January 30, 2026. Remaining students return to school on February 2, 2026.
Local holidays:
Monday 13 March: Canberra Day.
Monday, May 29: Day of Reconciliation.
Monday, June 12: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, October 2: Labor Day.
New South Wales
Local holidays:
Monday, June 8, 2026: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, October 5, 2026: Labor Day.
Northern Territory
The 2026 school holiday schedule in the Northern Territory for all primary and secondary schools except Gunbalanya school is:
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 13, 2025 to January 27, 2026.
Autumn holidays: from 3 to 12 April 2026.
Winter holidays: from June 20 to July 12, 2026.
Spring Break: September 19 to October 4, 2026.
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 12, 2026 to January 26, 2027.
Local holidays:
Monday, May 4: May Day.
Monday, June 8: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, August 3: Picnic Day.
Queensland
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 13, 2025 to January 26, 2026.
Autumn holidays: from 3 to 19 April 2026.
Winter holidays: from June 27 to July 12, 2026.
Spring Break: September 19 to October 5, 2026.
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 12, 2026 to January 26, 2027.
Local holidays:
Monday, May 4: Labor Day.
Monday, October 5: The King’s Birthday.
South Australia
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 13, 2025 to January 26, 2026.
Autumn holidays: from 11 to 26 April 2026.
Winter holidays: from July 4 to July 19, 2026.
Spring Break: September 26 to October 11, 2026.
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 12, 2026 to January 26, 2027.
Local holidays:
Monday 9 March: Adelaide Cup Day.
Monday, June 8: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, October 5: Labor Day.
Saturday, December 26: Proclamation Day.
Tasmania
Local holidays:
Monday, March 9: Eight-hour workday.
Tuesday, April 7: Easter Tuesday.
Monday, June 8: The King’s Birthday.
Monday, November 2: Rest day.
Victoria
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 20, 2025 to January 27, 2026.
Autumn holidays: from 3 to 19 April 2026.
Winter holidays: from June 27 to July 12, 2026.
Spring Break: September 19 to October 4, 2026.
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 19, 2026 to January 27, 2027.
Local holidays:
Monday, March 9, 2026: Labor Day.
Monday, June 8, 2026: The King’s Birthday.
Tuesday 3 November 2026: Melbourne Cup Day (Melbourne only).
Western Australia
Summer holidays 2025-2026: from December 19, 2025 to February 1, 2026.
Autumn holidays: from 3 to 19 April 2026.
Winter holidays: from July 4 to July 19, 2026.
Spring Break: September 26 to October 11, 2026.
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 18, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Local holidays:
Monday, March 2, 2026: Labor Day.
Monday 1 June 2026: Western Australia Day.
Monday, September 28, 2026: King’s Birthday (some regions may celebrate the holiday on a different date).
School Holidays in Australia 2027
In this section, we have collected the dates of school holidays in Australia in 2027. They are officially approved for each province and territory (except Gunbalanya school). The schedule of the 2027 school year can only be changed in case of force majeure.
Australian Capital Territory
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 19 (Saturday) 2026 to February 1 (Monday) 2027.
Autumn holidays: from April 10 (Saturday) to April 27 (Tuesday), 2027.
Winter holidays: from July 3 (Saturday) to July 19 (Monday), 2027.
Spring Break: September 25 (Saturday) to October 11 (Monday), 2027.
Summer holidays 2027-2028: from December 18 (Saturday) 2027 to February 8 (Tuesday) 2028.
Local holidays:
Canberra Day is 8 March 2027 (Monday).
Reconciliation Day – May 31, 2027 (Monday).
The King’s birthday is June 14, 2027 (Monday).
Labor Day – October 4, 2027 (Monday).
New South Wales
Summer vacation 2026-2027 (Eastern part): from December 18 (Friday) 2026 to January 27 (Wednesday) 2027.
Summer holidays 2026-2027 (western part): from December 18 (Friday) 2026 to February 3 (Wednesday) 2027.
Autumn holidays: from April 12 (Monday) to April 23 (Friday), 2027.
Winter holidays: from July 5 (Monday) to July 16 (Friday), 2027.
Spring Break: September 27 (Monday) to October 8 (Friday), 2027.
Summer vacation 2027-2028 (Eastern part): from December 21 (Tuesday) 2027 to January 28 (Friday) 2028.
Summer holidays 2027-2028 (western part): from December 21 (Tuesday) 2027 to February 4 (Friday) 2028.
Local holidays:
The King’s birthday is June 14, 2027 (Monday).
Bank holiday – 2 August 2027 (Monday).
Labor Day – October 4, 2027 (Monday).
Northern Territory
Below is the 2027 school holiday schedule in the Northern Territory for all primary and secondary schools except Gunbalanya School.
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 11 (Friday) 2026 to January 26 (Tuesday) 2027.
Autumn holidays: from April 3 (Saturday) to April 12 (Monday) 2027.
Winter holidays: from June 19 (Saturday) to July 12 (Monday), 2027.
Spring Break: September 18 (Saturday) to October 4 (Monday), 2027.
Summer holidays 2027-2028: from December 10 (Friday) 2027.
Local holidays:
May Day – May 3, 2027 (Monday).
The King’s birthday is June 14, 2027 (Monday).
Picnic day is August 2, 2027 (Monday).
Queensland
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 12 (Saturday) 2026 to January 26 (Tuesday) 2027.
Autumn holidays: from March 26 (Friday) to April 11 (Sunday) 2027.
Winter holidays: from June 26 (Saturday) to July 11 (Sunday), 2027.
Spring Break: September 18 (Saturday) to October 4 (Monday), 2027.
Summer holidays 2027-2028: from December 11 (Saturday) 2027 to January 23 (Sunday) 2028.
Local holidays:
Labor Day – May 3, 2027 (Monday).
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only) – Wednesday 11 August 2027.
The King’s birthday is October 4, 2027 (Monday).
South Australia
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 12 (Saturday) 2026 to January 26 (Tuesday) 2027.
Autumn holidays: from April 10 (Saturday) to April 25 (Sunday) 2027.
Winter holidays: from July 3 (Saturday) to July 18 (Sunday), 2027.
Spring Break: September 25 (Saturday) to October 10 (Sunday), 2027.
Summer holidays 2027-2028: from December 11 (Saturday) 2027 to January 30 (Sunday) 2028.
Local holidays:
Adelaide Cup – 8 March 2027 (Monday).
The King’s birthday is June 14, 2027 (Monday).
Labor Day – October 4, 2027 (Monday).
Proclamation Day – December 26, 2027 (Sunday).
Tasmania
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 19 (Saturday) 2026.
Autumn holidays: Dates to be confirmed.
Winter holidays: Dates to be confirmed.
Spring Break: Dates to be confirmed.
Summer holidays 2027-2028: Dates to be confirmed.
Local holidays:
Eight-hour working day – March 8, 2027 (Monday).
Easter Tuesday is March 30, 2027 (Tuesday).
The King’s birthday is June 14, 2027 (Monday).
Victoria
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 19 (Saturday) 2026 to January 27 (Wednesday) 2027.
Autumn holidays: from March 26 (Friday) to April 11 (Sunday) 2027.
Winter holidays: from June 26 (Saturday) to July 11 (Sunday), 2027.
Spring Break: September 18 (Saturday) to October 3 (Sunday), 2027.
Summer holidays 2027-2028: from December 18 (Saturday) 2027 to January 27 (Thursday) 2028.
Local holidays:
Labor Day – March 8, 2027 (Monday).
The King’s birthday is June 14, 2027 (Monday).
Melbourne Cup – 2 November 2027 (Tuesday).
Western Australia
Summer holidays 2026-2027: from December 18 (Friday) 2026 to January 31 (Sunday) 2027.
Autumn holidays: from April 10 (Saturday) to April 25 (Sunday) 2027.
Winter holidays: from July 3 (Saturday) to July 18 (Sunday), 2027.
Spring Break: September 25 (Saturday) to October 10 (Sunday), 2027.
Summer holidays 2027-2028: from December 17 (Friday) 2027 to February 1 (Monday) 2028.
Local holidays:
Labor Day – March 1, 2027 (Monday).
Western Australia Day is Monday, 7 June 2027.
The King’s birthday is September 27, 2027 (Monday).
In this publication, we have collected information about school holidays in Australia 2025, 2026, 2027. All dates are officially confirmed and received by us from official sources. ALYO.info will periodically update the article to keep it relevant. Be sure to share this publication with your friends!
