School Holidays 2026: Dates, Activities And Events Across Australia
Discover the Australian school holidays 2026 across all states. Find school holiday activities, programs and what's on school holidays for endless fun.
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Victoria School Holidays 2026
| VIC SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Back to school 2026 | Tue 27 January 2026 Students - Wed 28 January 2026 |
|
| Easter school holidays (Term 1) | Fri 03 April 2026 | Sun 19 April 2026 |
| June school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 27 June 2026 | Sun 12 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 19 September 2026 | Sun 04 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) | Sat 19 December 2026 | Wed 27 January 2027 |
| Back to school 2027 | Wed 27 January 2027 Students - Thu 28 January 2027 |
*Learn more: School terms Victoria 2026. Official resource: Victorian Department of Education.
Western Australia School Holidays 2026
| WA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Back to school 2026 | Mon 02 February 2026 | |
| Easter school holidays (Term 1) | Fri 03 April 2026 | Sun 19 April 2026 |
| July school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 04 July 2026 | Sun 19 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 26 September 2026 | Sun 11 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) | Fri 18 December 2026 | Sun 31 January 2027 |
| Back to school 2027 | Mon 01 February 2027 |
*Learn more: School terms 2026 Perth, WA. Official resource: Western Australian Department of Education.
Queensland School Holidays 2026
| QLD SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school in 2026 | Tue 27 January 2026 | |
| Easter school holidays (Term 1) | Fri 03 April 2026 | Sun 19 April 2026 |
| June school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 27 June 2026 | Sun 12 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 19 September 2026 | Mon 05 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) | Sat 12 December 2026 | Tue 26 January 2027 |
| First day of school in 2027 | Wed 27 January 2027 |
*More on QLD school terms 2026. Official resource: Queensland's Department of Education.
New South Wales School Holidays 2026
| NSW SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Back to school 2026 - Eastern Division | Tue 27 January 2026 | |
| Back to school 2026 - Western Division | Tue 03 February 2026 | |
| Easter school holidays (Term 1) | Fri 03 April 2026 | Tue 21 April 2026 |
| July school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 04 July 2026 | Mon 20 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 26 September 2026 | Mon 12 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) - Eastern Division | Fri 18 December 2026 | Wed 27 January 2027 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) - Western Division | Fri 18 December 2026 | Wed 03 February 2027 |
| Back to school 2027- Eastern Division | Thu 28 January 2027 | |
| Back to school 2027 - Western Division | Thu 04 February 2027 |
*Discover more: NSW school terms 2026. Official resource: NSW Department of Education.
South Australian School Holidays 2026
| SA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Back to school in 2026 | Tue 27 January 2026 | |
| Easter school holidays (Term 1) | Sat 11 April 2026 | Sun 26 April 2026 |
| July school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 04 July 2026 | Sun 19 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 26 September 2026 | Sun 11 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) | Sat 12 December 2026 | Tue 26 January 2027 |
| Back to school in 2027 | Wed 27 January 2027 |
*View more: the SA school terms 2026. Official resource: Department for Education, South Australia.
Tasmanian School Holidays 2026
| TAS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Back to school 2026 | Thu 05 February 2026 | |
| Easter school holidays (Term 1) | Sat 18 April 2026 | Sun 03 May 2026 |
| July school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 11 July 2026 | Sun 26 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 03 October 2026 | Sun 18 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) | Fri 18 December 2026 | Wed 03 February 2027 |
| Back to school 2027 | Thu 04 February 2027 |
*More about school terms 2026 Tasmania. Official resource: DECYP - Department for Education, Children and Young People.
ACT School Holidays 2026
| ACT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Back to school 2026 | Fri 30 January 2026 (new students); Mon 02 February 2026 (continuing students) |
|
| Easter school holidays (Term 1) | Fri 03 April 2026 | Sun 19 April 2026 |
| July school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 04 July 2026 | Sun 19 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 26 September 2026 | Sun 11 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) | Sat 19 December 2026 | Thu 28 January 2027 |
| Back to school 2027 | Mon 01 February 2027 (new students); Tue 02 February 2027 (continuing students) |
*Find out more about Canberra school terms 2026. Official resource: DOE, Australian Capital Territory Government.
Northern Territory School Holidays 2026
| NT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Kids go back to school in 2026 | Wed 28 January 2026 | |
| April school holidays (Term 1) | Fri 03 April 2026 | Sun 12 April 2026 |
| June school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 20 June 2026 | Sun 12 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 19 September 2026 | Sun 04 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) | Thu 10 December 2026 | Sun 24 January 2027 |
| Kids go back to school in 2027 | Wed 27 January 2027 |
*View more: NT school terms 2025. Official resource: The Northern Territory Government.
New Zealand School Holidays 2026
| NZ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS* | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Back to school 2026 | Between Mon 26 January 2026 and Mon 09 February 2026 | |
| Easter school holidays (Term 1) | Fri 03 April 2026 | Sun 19 April 2026 |
| July school holidays (Term 2) | Sat 4 July 2026 | Sun 19 July 2026 |
| September school holidays (Term 3) | Sat 26 September 2026 | Sun 11 October 2026 |
| Christmas school holidays (Term 4) | Sat 19 December 2026 | Between Wed 27 January 2027 and Tue 02 February 2027 |
| Back to school 2027 | Between Thu 28 January and Wed 03 February 2027 |
*Learn more about NZ school terms 2026. Official resource: The New Zealand Ministry of Education.
Discover school holiday ideas both at home and near you
Get inspired with the best school holiday programs, children's live shows, and a curated selection of free school holiday activities near you. Explore and enjoy!
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Melbourne
Father's Day Melbourne 2026: What To Do With Kids (Sun 6 Sep)
Sunday 6 Sep 2026, not a public holiday. Children's Garden reopens, Dinos (kids free Sundays), free Acland St car show, museums kids 16- free.
NSW
NSW Active and Creative Kids Voucher 2026: Apply Now, Use by 31 Dec
Two $50 vouchers ($100 a child) if you get Family Tax Benefit. Voucher 1 is open until 31 Dec 2026. Check the date printed on Voucher 2.
Melbourne
Melbourne School Holidays 2026: 19 Sep–4 Oct What To Do
Melbourne school holidays 19 Sep–4 Oct 2026: Royal Show, Dinos at the Zoo, NGV Kids, and free museum entry for kids 16 and under.
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