Western Australia School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Spring Holidays — 26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2026 (Sun) (16 days). Official Western Australia government school dates.
See 2026 school holiday dates55
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2026 calendar
Western Australian public schools follow gazetted 2026 term dates with mid-semester and mid-year breaks between four terms.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term | 2 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu) | 60 |
Autumn HolidaysBreak | 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 19 Apr 2026 (Sun) | 17 |
Term 2Term | 20 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 3 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 75 |
Winter HolidaysBreak | 4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 3Term | 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
Spring HolidaysBreak | 26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 4Term | 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 17 Dec 2026 (Thu) | 67 |
Summer HolidaysBreak | 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 31 Jan 2027 (Sun) | 45 |
At a glance
- School days
- 270
- Holiday days
- 94
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 45d
- Shortest break
- 16d
- Avg break
- 23.5d
Summer Holidays
Winter Holidays
Year timeline
- Term 1· 60d
- Autumn Holidays· 17d
- Term 2· 75d
- Winter Holidays· 16d
- Term 3· 68d
- Spring Holidays· 16d
- Term 4· 67d
- Summer Holidays· 45d
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FAQ
When are the next Western Australia school holidays?
Western Australia 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 WA school holidays?
Yes. Dates are taken from the official Western Australia government / state school calendar (WA Department of Education). Every page cites the official source and last verified date.
Do Catholic and independent schools in Western Australia 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 Western Australia 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 Western Australia follow the same calendar?
These dates cover WA government / state schools. Catholic and independent schools often align closely but can differ — confirm with your school.
Where can I verify Western Australia school holiday dates?
Cross-check the official calendar at https://www.education.wa.edu.au/term-dates. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
When are the Autumn Holidays in Western Australia 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from Friday, 3 April 2026 to Sunday, 19 April 2026 (17 days).
When are the Winter Holidays in Western Australia 2026?
The Winter Holidays run from Saturday, 4 July 2026 to Sunday, 19 July 2026 (16 days).
When are the Spring Holidays in Western Australia 2026?
The Spring Holidays run from Saturday, 26 September 2026 to Sunday, 11 October 2026 (16 days).
When are the Summer Holidays in Western Australia 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from Friday, 18 December 2026 to Sunday, 31 January 2027 (45 days).
When does Term 1 start in Western Australia 2026?
Term 1 runs from Monday, 2 February 2026 to Thursday, 2 April 2026 (60 days).
When does the 2026 Western Australia school year end?
Term 4 ends on Thursday, 17 December 2026. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.