Australian Capital Territory, Australia vs New Zealand school holidays 2027
Compare school holiday dates in Australian Capital Territory, Australia and New Zealand, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2027.
Australian Capital Territory, Australia and New Zealand share 94 school-holiday days in 2027. The longest overlap is 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon), lasting 45 days.
18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon)
45 days together
66
holiday days
64
holiday days
94
4 overlap periods
Annual school holiday timeline 2027
Blue and amber bars show each location's school breaks. Green shows days when both calendars overlap.
Australian Capital Territory, Australia: 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 27 Apr 2027 (Tue); 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2027 (Mon); 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2027 (Mon); 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). New Zealand: 30 Mar 2027 (Tue) – 30 Mar 2027 (Tue); 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2027 (Mon); 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun); 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun); 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). Shared overlap: 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2027 (Mon); 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun); 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun); 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon)
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School holiday overlap in 2027
| Period | Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaAustralian Capital Territory, Australia | New ZealandNew Zealand | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March break | Autumn Holidays10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2027 (Mon) | Term 1 Holidays | 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2027 (Mon) | 17 |
| September break | Winter Holidays3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) | Term 2 Holidays | 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) | 16 |
| October break | Spring Holidays25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun) | Term 3 Holidays | 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun) | 16 |
| Year-end | Summer Holidays18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon) | Summer Holidays | 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon) | 45 |
45 days together
Australian Capital Territory, Australia and New Zealand school holidays overlap 18 Dec 2027 – 31 Jan 2028. Where could you go together?
Top pickBali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 45-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
Bangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 45-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Tokyo
Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo works for this 45-day overlap because a 7-9 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
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Frequently asked questions
When do Australian Capital Territory, Australia and New Zealand school holidays overlap in 2027?
Australian Capital Territory, Australia and New Zealand share 94 school-holiday days in 2027 across 4 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between Australian Capital Territory, Australia and New Zealand in 2027?
18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon) (45 days).
How are overlapping school-holiday days calculated?
We compare official school break dates for each location, merge continuous closures within each calendar, then count each calendar day that falls in both calendars. Totals use unique days, not summed event rows.