Term 1
–
64 days
Students Thu 29 Jan; teachers Tue 27 Jan.
Northern Territory School Holidays 2026
Northern Territory government schools run four terms in 2026, with students typically starting each term a day after teachers return.
Source: Northern Territory GovernmentLast verified
Next Northern Territory school holiday
42 days away
The next 2026 school holiday is Summer Holidays, from 11 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 — 42 days away.
2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Start | End | Duration11 days |
| Winter Holidays | Start | End | Duration24 days |
| Spring Holidays | Start | End | Duration17 days |
| Summer Holidays | Start | End | Duration47 days |
2026 school term dates
Term 2
–
67 days
Students Tue 14 Apr.
Term 3
–
67 days
Students Tue 14 Jul.
Term 4
–
66 days
Students Tue 6 Oct to Thu 10 Dec.
School holiday periods
Autumn Holidays school holidays 2026
Autumn Holidays runs from 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) (11 days inclusive). The Autumn Holidays end on 13 Apr 2026 (Mon). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 14 Apr 2026 (Tue).
Winter Holidays school holidays 2026
Winter Holidays runs from 20 Jun 2026 (Sat) – 13 Jul 2026 (Mon) (24 days inclusive). The Winter Holidays end on 13 Jul 2026 (Mon). Term 3 begins and schools reopen on 14 Jul 2026 (Tue).
Spring Holidays school holidays 2026
Spring Holidays runs from 19 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 5 Oct 2026 (Mon) (17 days inclusive). The Spring Holidays end on 5 Oct 2026 (Mon). Term 4 begins and schools reopen on 6 Oct 2026 (Tue).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays runs from 11 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 26 Jan 2027 (Tue) (47 days inclusive).
Northern Territory school start and reopening dates in 2026
- 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 Summer holidays?
You have 47 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 47-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 47-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 47-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 Northern Territory 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from Friday, 3 April 2026 to Monday, 13 April 2026 (11 days).
When are the Autumn Holidays school holidays in Northern Territory in 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) to 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) (11 days inclusive).
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 Winter Holidays school holidays in Northern Territory in 2026?
The Winter Holidays run from 20 Jun 2026 (Sat) to 13 Jul 2026 (Mon) (24 days inclusive).
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 Spring Holidays school holidays in Northern Territory in 2026?
The Spring Holidays run from 19 Sept 2026 (Sat) to 5 Oct 2026 (Mon) (17 days inclusive).
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 are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Northern Territory in 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from 11 Dec 2026 (Fri) to 26 Jan 2027 (Tue) (47 days inclusive).
When do schools reopen after Autumn Holidays in Northern Territory?
Schools reopen on 14 Apr 2026 (Tue) for the start of Term 2.
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 do schools reopen after Winter Holidays in Northern Territory?
Schools reopen on 14 Jul 2026 (Tue) for the start of Term 3.
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.
When do schools reopen after Spring Holidays in Northern Territory?
Schools reopen on 6 Oct 2026 (Tue) for the start of Term 4.
When does Term 1 start in Northern Territory in 2026?
Term 1 runs from 29 Jan 2026 (Thu) to 2 Apr 2026 (Thu).
When does Term 2 start in Northern Territory in 2026?
Term 2 runs from 14 Apr 2026 (Tue) to 19 Jun 2026 (Fri).
When does Term 3 start in Northern Territory in 2026?
Term 3 runs from 14 Jul 2026 (Tue) to 18 Sept 2026 (Fri).
When does Term 4 start in Northern Territory in 2026?
Term 4 runs from 6 Oct 2026 (Tue) to 10 Dec 2026 (Thu).
When does the 2026 school year start in Northern Territory?
The 2026 school year starts on 29 Jan 2026 (Thu).
When does school end in Northern Territory in 2026?
The 2026 school year ends on 10 Dec 2026 (Thu).
What is the next school holiday in Northern Territory?
The next school holiday is Summer Holidays, starting 11 Dec 2026 (Fri). See the Summer Holidays section (#summer-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 264
- Holiday days
- 99
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 47d
- Shortest break
- 11d
- Avg break
- 24.8d
Summer Holidays
Autumn Holidays
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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