2025 Australia School Holidays
Australia School Terms and Holidays 2025 Overview
Attention parents and students! School holiday dates for 2025 are out now. We covers everything you need to know about Australia school holidays in 2025.
During school holidays in Australia, local families often take vacations, making travel during this time busy. It’s essential to plan your trip carefully to know peak travel seasons for each state and territory.
Australian schools operate a four-term system with breaks between each term, allowing students to unwind and engage in extracurricular activities. Checkout our list of Australian school holiday 2025 dates to help you plan your next trip.
2025 Australia School Holidays and Term Dates by states
The autumn break, typically between Term 1 and Term 2, is a popular travel period, often coincided with Easter, while the Christmas/Summer break, lasting 5-6 weeks, is the longest break in the school calendar.
2025 Australia National Public Holiday Dates
| School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 (Eastern) Term 1 (Western) Autumn Holidays | 31 Jan 2025 (Fri) - 11 Apr 2025 (Fri) 7 Feb 2025 (Fri) - 11 Apr 2025 (Fri) 12 Apr 2025 (Sat) – 27 Apr 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Winter Holidays | 28 Apr 2025 (Mon) - 4 Jul 2025 (Fri) 5 Jul 2025 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Spring Holidays | 21 Jul 2025 (Mon) - 26 Sep 2025 (Fri) 27 Sept 2025 (Sat) – 12 Oct 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 4 Summer Holidays (Easter) Summer Holidays (Western) | 13 Oct 2025 (Mon) - 19 Dec 2024(Fri) 20 Dec 2025 (Sat) – 26 Jan 2026 (Mon) 20 Dec 2025 (Sat) – 2 Mar 2026 (Mon) |
| School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 Autumn Holidays | 28 Jan 2025 (Tue) – 4 Apr 2025 (Fri) 5 Apr 2025 (Sat) – 21 Apr 2025 (Mon) |
| Term 2 Winter Holidays | 22 Apr 2025 (Tue) – 4 Jul 2025 (Fri) 5 Jul 2025 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Spring Holidays | 21 Jul 2025 (Mon) – 29 Sep 2025 (Fri) 20 Sep 2025 (Sat) – 5 Oct 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 4 Summer Holidays | 6 Oct 2025 (Mon) – 19 Dec 2025 (Fri) 20 Dec 2025 (Sat) – 27 Jan 2026 (Tue) |
| School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 Autumn Holidays | 28 Jan 2025 (Tue) – 4 Apr 2025 (Fri) 5 Apr 2025 (Sat) – 21 Apr 2025 (Mon) |
| Term 2 Winter Holidays | 22 Apr 2025 (Tue) – 27 Jun 2025 (Fri) 28 Jun 2025 (Sat) – 13 Jul 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Spring Holidays | 14 Jul 2025 (Mon) – 19 Sep 2025 (Fri) 20 Sep 2025 (Sat) – 6 Oct 2025 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Summer Holidays | 7 Oct 2025 (Tue) – 12 Dec 2025 (Fri) 13 Dec 2025 (Sat) – Not Confirmed Yet |
| School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 Autumn Holidays | 28 Jan 2025 (Tue) – 11 Apr 2025 (Fri) 12 Apr 2025 (Sat) – 27 Apr 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Winter Holidays | 28 Apr 2025 (Mon) – 4 Jul 2025 (Fri) 5 Jul 2025 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Spring Holidays | 21 Jul 2025 (Mon) – 26 Sep 2025 (Fri) 27 Sep 2025 (Sat) – 12 Oct 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 4 Summer Holidays | 13 Oct 2025 (Mon) – 12 Dec 2025 (Fri) 13 Dec 2025 (Sat) – Not Confirmed Yet |
| School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 Autumn Holidays | 5 Feb 2025 (Wed) – 11 Apr 2025 (Fri) 12 Apr 2025 (Sat) – 27 Apr 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Winter Holidays | 28 Apr 2025 (Mon) – 4 Jul 2025 (Fri) 5 Jul 2025 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Spring Holidays | 21 Jul 2025 (Mon) – 26 Sep 2025 (Fri) 27 Sep 2025 (Sat) – 12 Oct 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 4 Summer Holidays | 13 Oct 2025 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2025 (Thu) 19 Dec 2025 (Sat) – 1 Feb 2026 (Sun) |
| School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 Autumn Holidays | 6 Feb 2025 (Thu) – 11 Apr 2025 (Fri) 12 Apr 2025 (Sat) – 27 Apr 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Winter Holidays | 28 Apr 2025 (Mon) – 4 Jul 2025 (Fri) 5 Jul 2025 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Spring Holidays | 21 Jul 2025 (Mon) – 26 Sep 2025 (Fri) 27 Sep 2025 (Sat) – 12 Oct 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 4 Summer Holidays | 13 Oct 2025 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2025 (Thu) 19 Dec 2025 (Sat) – Not Confirmed Yet |
| School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 Autumn Holidays | 3 Feb 2025 (Mon) – 11 Apr 2025 (Fri) 12 Apr 2025 (Sat) – 28 Apr 2025 (Mon) |
| Term 2 Winter Holidays | 29 Apr 2025 (Tue) – 4 Jul 2025 (Fri) 5 Jul 2025 (Sat) – 21 Jul 2025 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Spring Holidays | 22 Jul 2025 (Tue) – 26 Sep 2025 (Fri) 27 Sep 2025 (Sat) – 13 Oct 2025 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Summer Holidays | 14 Oct 2025 (Tue) – 18 Dec 2025 (Thu) 17 Dec 2025 (Fri) – Not Confirmed Yet |
| School Terms/ Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 Autumn Holidays | 29 Jan 2025 (Wed) – 4 Apr 2025 (Fri) 5 Apr 2025 (Sat) – 13 Apr 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Winter Holidays | 14 Apr 2025 (Mon) – 20 Jun 2025 (Fri) 19 Jun 2025 (Sat) – 16 Jul 2025 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Spring Holidays | 15 Jul 2025 (Tue) – 19 Sep 2025 (Fri) 20 Sep 2025 (Sat) – 7 Oct 2025 (Sun) |
| Term 4 Summer Holidays | 6 Oct 2025 (Mon) – 12 Dec 2025 (Fri) 13 Dec 2025 (Fri) – 27 jan 2026 (Tue) |
2025 Australia Public Holidays Dates
| Public Holiday | Date | State |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan (Wednesday) | National |
| Devonport Cup | 8 Jan (Wednesday) | TAS |
| Australia Day | 27 Jan (Monday) | National |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | 10 Feb (Monday) | TAS |
| Launceston Cup | 26 Feb (Wednesday) | TAS |
| Labour Day | 3 Mar (Monday) | WA |
| King Island Show | 4 Mar (Tuesday) | TAS |
| Labour Day | 10 Mar (Monday) | VIC |
| Canberra Day | 10 Mar (Monday) | ACT |
| Eight Hours Day | 10 Mar (Monday) | TAS |
| Adelaide Cup Day | 10 Mar (Monday) | SA |
| Good Friday | 18 Apr (Friday) | National |
| Day following Good Friday | 19 Apr (Saturday) | National except TAS & WA |
| Easter Sunday | 20 Apr (Sunday) | National except NT, SA & TAS |
| Easter Monday | 21 Apr (Monday) | National |
| Easter Tuesday* | 22 Apr (Tuesday) | TAS |
| Anzac Day | 25 Apr (Friday) | National |
| AGFEST | 2 May (Friday) | TAS |
| Labour Day | 5 May (Monday) | QLD |
| May Day | 5 May (Monday) | NT |
| Reconciliation Day | 2 Jun (Monday) | ACT |
| Western Australia Day | 2 Jun (Monday) | WA |
| King's Birthday | 9 Jun (Monday) | National except QLD & WA |
| Alice Springs Show Day | 4 Jul (Friday) | NT |
| Tennant Creek Show Day | 11 Jul (Friday) | NT |
| Katherine Show Day | 18 Jul (Friday) | NT |
| Darwin Show Day | 25 Jul (Friday) | NT |
| Picnic Day | 4 Aug (Monday) | NT |
| Ekka Wednesday * | 13 Aug (Wednesday) | QLD |
| Borroloola Show Day | 15 Aug (Friday) | NT |
| King's Birthday | 29 Sep (Monday) | WA |
| Burnie Show | 3 Oct (Friday) | TAS |
| Labour Day | 6 Oct (Monday) | ACT, NSW & SA |
| King's Birthday | 6 Oct (Monday) | QLD |
| Royal Launceston Show | 9 Oct (Thursday) | TAS |
| Flinders Island Show | 17 Oct (Friday) | TAS |
| Royal Hobart Show | 23 Oct (Thursday) | TAS |
| Recreation Day | 3 Nov (Monday) | TAS |
| Melbourne Cup Day * | 4 Nov (Tuesday) | VIC |
| Devonport Show | 28 Nov (Friday) | TAS |
| Christmas Eve * | 24 Dec (Wednesday) | NT, QLD & SA |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec (Thursday) | National |
| Boxing Day | 26 Dec (Friday) | National except SA |
| Proclamation Day | 26 Dec (Friday) | SA |
Fun for All: Don't Miss Out! School Holidays
Get these Australian school holidays and public holiday dates in your diary NOW to plan your trip or vacation tour. School breaks and holidays offer family fun, allowing exploration, overseas travel, or relaxation. Plan ahead using official calendars to maximize these precious moments for lasting memories.