Northern Territory School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Summer Holidays, 11 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 26 Jan 2027 (Tue) (47 days). Official Northern Territory government school dates.
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days until the next school holiday
Next school holiday in Northern Territory
Summer Holidays begin on — 42 days away.
When does school start in Northern Territory?
The 2027 school year begins on .
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2026 calendar
Northern Territory government schools run four terms in 2026, with students typically starting each term a day after teachers return.
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| Period | Dates | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
Term 1TermTerm | Dates29 Jan 2026 (Thu) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu) | Students Thu 29 Jan; teachers Tue 27 Jan. | Days64 |
Autumn HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) | Days11 | |
Term 2TermTerm | Dates14 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 19 Jun 2026 (Fri) | Students Tue 14 Apr. | Days67 |
Winter HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates20 Jun 2026 (Sat) – 13 Jul 2026 (Mon) | Days24 | |
Term 3TermTerm | Dates14 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 18 Sept 2026 (Fri) | Students Tue 14 Jul. | Days67 |
Spring HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates19 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 5 Oct 2026 (Mon) | Days17 | |
Term 4TermTerm | Dates6 Oct 2026 (Tue) – 10 Dec 2026 (Thu) | Students Tue 6 Oct to Thu 10 Dec. | Days66 |
Summer HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates11 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 26 Jan 2027 (Tue) | Days47 |
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At a glance
- School days
- 264
- Holiday days
- 99
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 47d
- Shortest break
- 11d
- Avg break
- 24.8d
Summer Holidays
Autumn Holidays
Year timeline
Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2026.
School terms: Term 1, 29 Jan 2026 (Thu) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu); Term 2, 14 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 19 Jun 2026 (Fri); Term 3, 14 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 18 Sept 2026 (Fri); Term 4, 6 Oct 2026 (Tue) – 10 Dec 2026 (Thu). School breaks: Autumn Holidays, 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 13 Apr 2026 (Mon); Winter Holidays, 20 Jun 2026 (Sat) – 13 Jul 2026 (Mon); Spring Holidays, 19 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 5 Oct 2026 (Mon); Summer Holidays, 11 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 26 Jan 2027 (Tue)
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School holidays by year
FAQ
How many Northern 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 Northern Territory?
The next school holiday in Northern Territory is Summer Holidays, starting 11 Dec 2026 (Fri) (2026).
When are the next Northern Territory school holidays?
Northern 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 Northern Territory?
No. The next school holiday is Summer Holidays, starting 11 Dec 2026 (Fri).
Are TermBreaks dates the official NT school holidays?
Yes. Dates are taken from the official Northern Territory government / state school calendar (NT Government). Every page cites the official source and last verified date.
Do all schools in Northern Territory follow the same calendar?
These dates cover NT government / state schools. Catholic and independent schools often align closely but can differ — confirm with your school.
Do Catholic and independent schools in Northern 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 Northern Territory?
The 2027 Northern Territory Government school year begins on 27 Jan 2027 (Wed).
Where can I verify Northern Territory school holiday dates?
Cross-check the official calendar at https://nt.gov.au/learning/primary-and-secondary-students/school-term-dates-in-nt. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.