NT School Terms and Holidays 2026 Overview
The Public Holidays Act 1981 governs public holidays in the Northern Territory (NT) and applies to all businesses in the region. The page provides a calendar of 2026 public holidays for the Northern Territory, which may be subject to modification as official changes are announced.
NT School Holidays 2026
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Term 1 School Holidays | Friday 3 April to Monday 13 April |
| Term 2 School Holidays | Saturday 20 June to Monday 13 July |
| Term 3 School Holidays | Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October |
| Term 4 School Holidays | Friday 11 December to Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
NT Schools Term Dates 2026
| Term | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 28 February to Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 14 April to Friday 19 June |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 14 July to Friday 18 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 6 October to Thursday 10 December |
NT Public Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| 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 |
| May Day | Monday 4 May |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Picnic Day | Monday 3 August |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |