Australian school holidays happen around four times a year, though the dates vary in each state and territory. It’s wise to book ahead for flights and accommodation over these periods, which are peak seasons for domestic travel. School holidays in Australia are also a great time for families, with many free, family events happening in our major cities. Following is a full list of the Australian school holidays in each state and territory to help you plan your travel.
New South Wales school holiday calendar 2013
Term 1 holiday: 15 April to 26 April
Term 2 holiday: 1 July to 12 July
Term 3 holiday: 23 September to 7 October
Term 4 holiday: 23 December to 27 January 2014
Western Australia school holiday calendar 2013
Term 1 holiday: 20 April to 5 May
Term 2 holiday: 6 July to 21 July
Term 3 holiday: 28 September to 13 October
Term 4 holiday: 20 December to 2 February 2014
South Australia school holiday calendar 2013
Term 1 holiday: 15 April to 26 April
Term 2 holiday: 8 July to 19 July
Term 3 holiday: 30 September to 11 October
Term 4 holiday: 16 December to 27 January 2014
Northern Territory school holiday calendar 2013
Term 1 holiday: 8 April to 12 April
Term 2 holiday: 24 June to 19 July
Term 3 holiday: 30 September to 4 October
Term 4 holiday: 16 December to 28 January 2014
Victoria school holiday calendar 2013
Term 1 holiday: 29 March to 12 April
Term 2 holiday: 1 July to 12 July
Term 3 holiday: 23 September to 4 October
Term 4 holiday: 23 December to 27 January 2014
Australian Capital Territory school holiday calendar 2013
Term 1 holiday: 15 April to 26 April
Term 2 holiday: 8 July to 19 July
Term 3 holiday: 30 September to 11 October
Term 4 holiday: 23 December to 30 January 2014
Queensland school holiday calendar 2013
Term 1 holiday: 29 March to 12 April
Term 2 holiday: 24 June to 5 July
Term 3 holiday: 23 September to 7 October
Term 4 holiday: 16 December to 27 January 2014
Tasmania school holiday calendar 2013
Easter break: 29 March to 2 April
Term 1 holiday: 8 July to 19 July
Term 2 holiday: 30 September to 11 October
Term 3 holiday: 23 December to 3 February 2014
