Australian school holidays
The following is a list of Australian school holiday dates to help you plan your next trip.
Travelling in Australia during the local school holiday periods can be busy, as local families often use this time to have their own vacations. By planning your trip carefully, you can be aware of peak travel seasons for each state and territory.
Term 1 School Holidays 2027
Australian Capital Territory: 10 April to 27 April
New South Wales: 10 April to 26 April
Northern Territory: 3 April to 12 April
Queensland: 26 March to 11 April
South Australia: 10 April to 25 April
Tasmania: 10 April to 25 April
Victoria: 26 March to 11 April
Western Australia: 10 April to 25 April
Term 2 School Holidays 2027
Australian Capital Territory: 3 July to 19 July
New South Wales: 3 July to 18 July
Northern Territory: 19 June to 12 July
Queensland: 26 June to 11 July
South Australia: 3 July to 18 July
Tasmania: 3 July to 18 July
Victoria: 26 June to 11 July
Western Australia: 3 July to 18 July
Term 3 School Holidays 2027
Australian Capital Territory: 25 September to 11 October
New South Wales: 25 September to 10 October
Northern Territory: 18 September to 4 October
Queensland: 18 September to 3 October
South Australia: 25 September to 10 October
Tasmania: 25 September to 10 October
Victoria: 18 September to 3 October
Western Australia: 25 September to 10 October
Term 4 School Holidays 2027 - 2028
Australian Capital Territory: 18 December 2027 to 7 February 2028
New South Wales: 18 December 2027 to 6 February 2028
Northern Territory: 10 December 2027 to 24 January 2028
Queensland: 11 December 2027 to 23 January 2028
South Australia: 11 December 2027 to 30 January 2028
Tasmania: 17 December 2027 to 3 February 2028
Victoria: 18 December 2027 to 27 January 2028
Western Australia: 17 December 2027 to 1 February 2028
