Northern Territory, Australia vs New Zealand school holidays 2027
Compare school holiday dates in Northern Territory, Australia and New Zealand, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2027.
Northern Territory, Australia and New Zealand share 63 school-holiday days in 2027. The longest overlap is 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 26 Jan 2028 (Wed), lasting 40 days.
18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 26 Jan 2028 (Wed)
40 days together
73
holiday days
64
holiday days
63
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.
Northern Territory, Australia: 3 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 12 Apr 2027 (Mon); 19 Jun 2027 (Sat) – 12 Jul 2027 (Mon); 18 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 4 Oct 2027 (Mon); 10 Dec 2027 (Fri) – 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) – 12 Apr 2027 (Mon); 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 12 Jul 2027 (Mon); 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 4 Oct 2027 (Mon); 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 26 Jan 2028 (Wed)
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School holiday overlap in 2027
| Period | Northern Territory, AustraliaNorthern Territory, Australia | New ZealandNew Zealand | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March break | Autumn Holidays10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) | Term 1 Holidays | 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) | 3 |
| September break | Winter Holidays3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 12 Jul 2027 (Mon) | Term 2 Holidays | 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 12 Jul 2027 (Mon) | 10 |
| October break | Spring Holidays25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 4 Oct 2027 (Mon) | Term 3 Holidays | 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 4 Oct 2027 (Mon) | 10 |
| Year-end | Summer Holidays18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 26 Jan 2028 (Wed) | Summer Holidays | 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 26 Jan 2028 (Wed) | 40 |
40 days together
Northern Territory, Australia and New Zealand school holidays overlap 18 Dec 2027 – 26 Jan 2028. Where could you go together?
Bali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 40-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
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Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 40-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
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Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo works for this 40-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 Northern Territory, Australia and New Zealand school holidays overlap in 2027?
Northern Territory, Australia and New Zealand share 63 school-holiday days in 2027 across 4 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between Northern Territory, Australia and New Zealand in 2027?
18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 26 Jan 2028 (Wed) (40 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.