Northern Territory School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Spring Holidays — 19 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 5 Oct 2026 (Mon) (17 days). Official Northern Territory government school dates.
See 2026 school holiday dates48
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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.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term Students Thu 29 Jan; teachers Tue 27 Jan. | 29 Jan 2026 (Thu) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu) | 64 |
Autumn HolidaysBreak | 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) | 11 |
Term 2Term Students Tue 14 Apr. | 14 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 19 Jun 2026 (Fri) | 67 |
Winter HolidaysBreak | 20 Jun 2026 (Sat) – 13 Jul 2026 (Mon) | 24 |
Term 3Term Students Tue 14 Jul. | 14 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 18 Sept 2026 (Fri) | 67 |
Spring HolidaysBreak | 19 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 5 Oct 2026 (Mon) | 17 |
Term 4Term Students Tue 6 Oct to Thu 10 Dec. | 6 Oct 2026 (Tue) – 10 Dec 2026 (Thu) | 66 |
Summer HolidaysBreak | 11 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 26 Jan 2027 (Tue) | 47 |
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
- Term 1· 64d
- Autumn Holidays· 11d
- Term 2· 67d
- Winter Holidays· 24d
- Term 3· 67d
- Spring Holidays· 17d
- Term 4· 66d
- Summer Holidays· 47d
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FAQ
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
When are the Autumn Holidays in Northern Territory 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from Friday, 3 April 2026 to Monday, 13 April 2026 (11 days).
When are the Winter Holidays in Northern Territory 2026?
The Winter Holidays run from Saturday, 20 June 2026 to Monday, 13 July 2026 (24 days).
When are the Spring Holidays in Northern Territory 2026?
The Spring Holidays run from Saturday, 19 September 2026 to Monday, 5 October 2026 (17 days).
When are the Summer Holidays in Northern Territory 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from Friday, 11 December 2026 to Tuesday, 26 January 2027 (47 days).
When does Term 1 start in Northern Territory 2026?
Term 1 runs from Thursday, 29 January 2026 to Thursday, 2 April 2026 (64 days). Students Thu 29 Jan; teachers Tue 27 Jan.
When does the 2026 Northern Territory school year end?
Term 4 ends on Thursday, 10 December 2026. Students Tue 6 Oct to Thu 10 Dec. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.