Australian Capital Territory School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Spring Holidays — 26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) (17 days). Official Australian Capital Territory government school dates.
See 2026 school holiday dates55
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2026 calendar
ACT public schools run four terms in 2026. Continuing students typically start Term 1 on 2 February; Term 4 ends 18 December.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term Continuing students Mon 2 Feb; new students Fri 30 Jan. | 2 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu) | 60 |
Autumn HolidaysBreak | 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 20 Apr 2026 (Mon) | 18 |
Term 2Term | 21 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 3 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 74 |
Winter HolidaysBreak | 4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) | 17 |
Term 3Term | 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri) | 67 |
Spring HolidaysBreak | 26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) | 17 |
Term 4Term | 13 Oct 2026 (Tue) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | 67 |
Summer HolidaysBreak | 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 1 Feb 2027 (Mon) | 45 |
At a glance
- School days
- 268
- Holiday days
- 97
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 45d
- Shortest break
- 17d
- Avg break
- 24.3d
Summer Holidays
Winter Holidays
Year timeline
- Term 1· 60d
- Autumn Holidays· 18d
- Term 2· 74d
- Winter Holidays· 17d
- Term 3· 67d
- Spring Holidays· 17d
- Term 4· 67d
- Summer Holidays· 45d
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FAQ
When are the next Australian Capital Territory school holidays?
Australian Capital Territory government schools typically have four term breaks each year — autumn, winter, spring, and a longer summer holiday. The region hub countdown shows the next upcoming break; year pages list every term and holiday with exact dates.
Are TermBreaks dates the official ACT school holidays?
Yes. Dates are taken from the official Australian Capital Territory government / state school calendar (ACT Government). Every page cites the official source and last verified date.
Do Catholic and independent schools in Australian Capital Territory follow these dates?
Not always. Catholic and independent schools often align closely with the government calendar but can set their own term dates. Always confirm with your school for critical travel plans.
How many Australian Capital Territory school holiday blocks are there each year?
Typically four: autumn holidays after Term 1, winter holidays after Term 2, spring holidays after Term 3, and summer holidays after Term 4 into the new year.
Do all schools in Australian Capital Territory follow the same calendar?
These dates cover ACT government / state schools. Catholic and independent schools often align closely but can differ — confirm with your school.
Where can I verify Australian Capital Territory school holiday dates?
Cross-check the official calendar at https://www.act.gov.au/living-in-the-act/public-holidays-school-terms-and-daylight-saving. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
When are the Autumn Holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from Friday, 3 April 2026 to Monday, 20 April 2026 (18 days).
When are the Winter Holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2026?
The Winter Holidays run from Saturday, 4 July 2026 to Monday, 20 July 2026 (17 days).
When are the Spring Holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2026?
The Spring Holidays run from Saturday, 26 September 2026 to Monday, 12 October 2026 (17 days).
When are the Summer Holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Monday, 1 February 2027 (45 days).
When does Term 1 start in Australian Capital Territory 2026?
Term 1 runs from Monday, 2 February 2026 to Thursday, 2 April 2026 (60 days). Continuing students Mon 2 Feb; new students Fri 30 Jan.
When does the 2026 Australian Capital Territory school year end?
Term 4 ends on Friday, 18 December 2026. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.