ACT School Terms and Holidays Overview
The information provided pertains specifically to state schools in the Australian Capital Territory. The page provides a calendar of school holidays and term dates for the Australian Capital Territory, with no anticipated changes from the state education department.
To help plan for the upcoming school year, we have compiled a list of all Australian school terms and public holidays. The timing of these holidays depends on when kids are at school and the ever-changing Easter public holiday date. Simply scroll down to your state and mark it in the calendar.
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ACT School Holidays 2026
| School Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 School Holidays | Friday 3 April to Monday 20 April |
| Term 2 School Holidays | Saturday 4 July to Monday 20 July |
| Term 3 School Holidays | Saturday 26 September to Monday 12 October |
| Term 4 School Holidays | Saturday 19 December to 31 January 2027 |
ACT Schools Term Dates 2026
| Term | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Friday 30 January (for new students) or Monday 2 February (for continuing students) to Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 21 April to Friday 3 July |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 21 July to Friday 25 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 13 October to Friday 18 December |
ACT Public Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Canberra Day | Monday 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 4 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday 1 June |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December Monday 28 December |
*Please note all public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Reference