Australian Capital Territory School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Summer Holidays, 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 1 Feb 2027 (Mon) (45 days). Official Australian Capital Territory government school dates.
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days until the next school holiday
Next school holiday in Australian Capital Territory
Summer Holidays begin on — 49 days away.
When does school start in Australian Capital Territory?
The 2027 school year begins on .
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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.
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| Period | Dates | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
Term 1TermTerm | Dates2 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu) | Continuing students Mon 2 Feb; new students Fri 30 Jan. | Days60 |
Autumn HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 20 Apr 2026 (Mon) | Days18 | |
Term 2TermTerm | Dates21 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 3 Jul 2026 (Fri) | Days74 | |
Winter HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) | Days17 | |
Term 3TermTerm | Dates21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri) | Days67 | |
Spring HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) | Days17 | |
Term 4TermTerm | Dates13 Oct 2026 (Tue) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | Days67 | |
Summer HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 1 Feb 2027 (Mon) | Days45 |
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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
Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2026.
School terms: Term 1, 2 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu); Term 2, 21 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 3 Jul 2026 (Fri); Term 3, 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri); Term 4, 13 Oct 2026 (Tue) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Autumn Holidays, 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 20 Apr 2026 (Mon); Winter Holidays, 4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon); Spring Holidays, 26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon); Summer Holidays, 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 1 Feb 2027 (Mon)
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School holidays by year
FAQ
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.
What is the next school holiday in Australian Capital Territory?
The next school holiday in Australian Capital Territory is Summer Holidays, starting 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) (2026).
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 schools currently on holiday in Australian Capital Territory?
No. The next school holiday is Summer Holidays, starting 19 Dec 2026 (Sat).
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 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.
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.
When does school start in Australian Capital Territory?
The 2027 ACT Government school year begins on 2 Feb 2027 (Tue).
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.