Term 1
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67 days
Continuing students Tue 2 Feb; new students Mon 1 Feb.
2027 Australian Capital Territory School Holidays & Term Dates
ACT public school term dates for 2027. Continuing students typically start Term 1 on 2 February.
Source: ACT GovernmentLast verified
Next Australian Capital Territory school holiday
18 days
The first school holiday in 2027 is Autumn Holidays, from 10 Apr 2027 to 27 Apr 2027 — 176 days away. Schools reopen on .
2027 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Start | End | Duration18 days |
| Winter Holidays | Start | End | Duration17 days |
| Spring Holidays | Start | End | Duration17 days |
| Summer Holidays | Start | End | Duration45 days |
2027 school term dates
Term 2
–
66 days
Term 3
–
67 days
Term 4
–
67 days
School holiday periods
Autumn Holidays school holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays runs from 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 27 Apr 2027 (Tue) (18 days inclusive). The Autumn Holidays end on 27 Apr 2027 (Tue). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 28 Apr 2027 (Wed).
Winter Holidays school holidays 2027
Winter Holidays runs from 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) (17 days inclusive). The Winter Holidays end on 19 Jul 2027 (Mon). Term 3 begins and schools reopen on 20 Jul 2027 (Tue).
Spring Holidays school holidays 2027
Spring Holidays runs from 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) (17 days inclusive). The Spring Holidays end on 11 Oct 2027 (Mon). Term 4 begins and schools reopen on 12 Oct 2027 (Tue).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2027
Summer Holidays runs from 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon) (45 days inclusive).
Australian Capital Territory school start and reopening dates in 2027
- School year starts
- After the Autumn Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 2 begins)
- After the Winter Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 3 begins)
- After the Spring Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 4 begins)
- School year ends
Planning a trip during the Autumn holidays?
You have 18 days to work with. Here are a few family-friendly destinations that fit comfortably into this school break.
Bali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali is a good fit for this 18-day break because a 6-8 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
Explore BaliBangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok is a good fit for this 18-day break because a 4-5 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Explore BangkokTokyo
Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo is a good fit for this 18-day break because a 7-9 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
Explore Tokyo
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FAQ
When are the Autumn Holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2027?
The Autumn Holidays run from Saturday, 10 April 2027 to Tuesday, 27 April 2027 (18 days).
When are the Autumn Holidays school holidays in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
The Autumn Holidays run from 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) to 27 Apr 2027 (Tue) (18 days inclusive).
When are the Winter Holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2027?
The Winter Holidays run from Saturday, 3 July 2027 to Monday, 19 July 2027 (17 days).
When are the Winter Holidays school holidays in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
The Winter Holidays run from 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) to 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) (17 days inclusive).
When are the Spring Holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2027?
The Spring Holidays run from Saturday, 25 September 2027 to Monday, 11 October 2027 (17 days).
When are the Spring Holidays school holidays in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
The Spring Holidays run from 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) to 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) (17 days inclusive).
When are the Summer Holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2027?
The Summer Holidays run from Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 31 January 2028 (45 days).
When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
The Summer Holidays run from 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) to 31 Jan 2028 (Mon) (45 days inclusive).
When do schools reopen after Autumn Holidays in Australian Capital Territory?
Schools reopen on 28 Apr 2027 (Wed) for the start of Term 2.
When does Term 1 start in Australian Capital Territory 2027?
Term 1 runs from Tuesday, 2 February 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 (67 days). Continuing students Tue 2 Feb; new students Mon 1 Feb.
When do schools reopen after Winter Holidays in Australian Capital Territory?
Schools reopen on 20 Jul 2027 (Tue) for the start of Term 3.
When does the 2027 Australian Capital Territory school year end?
Term 4 ends on Friday, 17 December 2027. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.
When do schools reopen after Spring Holidays in Australian Capital Territory?
Schools reopen on 12 Oct 2027 (Tue) for the start of Term 4.
When does Term 1 start in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
Term 1 runs from 2 Feb 2027 (Tue) to 9 Apr 2027 (Fri).
When does Term 2 start in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
Term 2 runs from 28 Apr 2027 (Wed) to 2 Jul 2027 (Fri).
When does Term 3 start in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
Term 3 runs from 20 Jul 2027 (Tue) to 24 Sept 2027 (Fri).
When does Term 4 start in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
Term 4 runs from 12 Oct 2027 (Tue) to 17 Dec 2027 (Fri).
When does the 2027 school year start in Australian Capital Territory?
The 2027 school year starts on 2 Feb 2027 (Tue).
When does school end in Australian Capital Territory in 2027?
The 2027 school year ends on 17 Dec 2027 (Fri).
What is the next school holiday in Australian Capital Territory?
The next school holiday is Autumn Holidays, starting 10 Apr 2027 (Sat). See the Autumn Holidays section (#autumn-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 267
- Holiday days
- 97
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 45d
- Shortest break
- 17d
- Avg break
- 24.3d
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School terms: Term 1, 2 Feb 2027 (Tue) – 9 Apr 2027 (Fri); Term 2, 28 Apr 2027 (Wed) – 2 Jul 2027 (Fri); Term 3, 20 Jul 2027 (Tue) – 24 Sept 2027 (Fri); Term 4, 12 Oct 2027 (Tue) – 17 Dec 2027 (Fri). School breaks: Autumn Holidays, 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 27 Apr 2027 (Tue); Winter Holidays, 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2027 (Mon); Spring Holidays, 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2027 (Mon); Summer Holidays, 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon)
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