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 2026
Australian Capital Territory: 3 April to 20 April
New South Wales: 7 April to 17 April
Northern Territory: 3 April to 13 April
Queensland: 3 April to 19 April
South Australia: 11 April to 26 April
Tasmania: 18 April to 3 May
Victoria: 3 April to 19 April
Western Australia: 3 April to 19 April
Term 2 School Holidays 2026
Australian Capital Territory: 4 July to 20 July
New South Wales: 6 July to 17 July
Northern Territory: 20 June to 13 July
Queensland: 27 June to 12 July
South Australia: 4 July to 19 July
Tasmania: 11 July to 26 July
Victoria: 27 June to 12 July
Western Australia: 4 July to 19 July
Term 3 School Holidays 2026
Australian Capital Territory: 26 September to 12 October
New South Wales: 28 September to 9 October
Northern Territory: 19 September to 5 October
Queensland: 19 September to 5 October
South Australia: 26 September to 11 October
Tasmania: 3 October to 18 October
Victoria: 19 September to 4 October
Western Australia: 26 September to 11 October
Term 4 School Holidays 2026 - 2027
Australian Capital Territory: 19 December 2026 to 1 February 2027
New South Wales: 18 December 2026 to 3 February 2027
Northern Territory: 11 December 2026 to 26 January 2027
Queensland: 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027
South Australia: 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027
Tasmania: 19 December 2026 to 3 February 2027
Victoria: 19 December 2026 to 26 January 2027
Western Australia: 18 December 2026 to 31 January 2027