Compare school terms and holidays across Australia in 2025
This comparison of all states and territories spans multiple pages.
| Period | NSW | VIC | QLDnot collected | WA | SA | TASnot collected | ACTnot collected | NTnot collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays before Term 1 | not published | not published | not collected | not published | not published | not collected | not collected | not collected |
| Term 1 | Fri 31 Jan to Fri 11 Apr | Wed 29 Jan to Fri 4 Apr | not collected | Wed 5 Feb to Fri 11 Apr | Tue 28 Jan to Fri 11 Apr | not collected | not collected | not collected |
| Holidays after Term 1 | Mon 14 Apr to Thu 24 Apr11 days, official dates only | Sat 5 Apr to Mon 21 Apr17 days off school, derived | not collected | Sat 12 Apr to Sun 27 Apr16 days off school | Sat 12 Apr to Sun 27 Apr16 days off school, derived | not collected | not collected | not collected |
| Term 2 | Mon 28 Apr to Fri 4 Jul | Tue 22 Apr to Fri 4 Jul | not collected | Mon 28 Apr to Fri 4 Jul | Mon 28 Apr to Fri 4 Jul | not collected | not collected | not collected |
| Holidays after Term 2 | Mon 7 Jul to Fri 18 Jul12 days, official dates only | Sat 5 Jul to Sun 20 Jul16 days off school, derived | not collected | Sat 5 Jul to Sun 20 Jul16 days off school | Sat 5 Jul to Sun 20 Jul16 days off school, derived | not collected | not collected | not collected |
| Term 3 | Mon 21 Jul to Fri 26 Sep | Mon 21 Jul to Fri 19 Sep | not collected | Mon 21 Jul to Fri 26 Sep | Mon 21 Jul to Fri 26 Sep | not collected | not collected | not collected |
| Holidays after Term 3 | Mon 29 Sep to Fri 10 Oct12 days, official dates only | Sat 20 Sep to Sun 5 Oct16 days off school, derived | not collected | Sat 27 Sep to Sun 12 Oct16 days off school | Sat 27 Sep to Sun 12 Oct16 days off school, derived | not collected | not collected | not collected |
| Term 4 | Mon 13 Oct to Fri 19 Dec | Mon 6 Oct to Fri 19 Dec | not collected | Mon 13 Oct to Thu 18 Dec | Mon 13 Oct to Fri 12 Dec | not collected | not collected | not collected |
| Summer holidays | Mon 22 Dec 2025 to Mon 26 Jan 202636 days, official dates only | Sat 20 Dec 2025 to Tue 27 Jan 202639 days off school, derived | not collected | Fri 19 Dec 2025 to Sun 1 Feb 202645 days off school, derived | Sat 13 Dec 2025 to Mon 26 Jan 202645 days off school, derived | not collected | not collected | not collected |
Read across the comparison table for government school calendars around Australia in 2025. Available calendars show each term, the break that follows and its length. The overlap table shows the earliest and latest start of each break and any days shared by all calendars included. This helps families compare calendars when children or relatives live across state borders. States awaiting publication are marked clearly, with no substitute dates. Where a calendar has separate divisions, the division label identifies the dates used in the comparison.
Past term dates not collected
- Queensland: Term dates for 2025 were published by the Queensland Department of Education but have not been collected for this site. Missing dates are not estimated.
- Tasmania: Term dates for 2025 were published by the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People but have not been collected for this site. Missing dates are not estimated.
- Australian Capital Territory: Term dates for 2025 were published by the ACT Education Directorate but have not been collected for this site. Missing dates are not estimated.
- Northern Territory: Term dates for 2025 were published by the NT Department of Education and Training but have not been collected for this site. Missing dates are not estimated.
Where the breaks overlap
| Break | Earliest start | Latest start | Shared holiday dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holidays after Term 1 | VIC: Saturday 5 April 2025 | NSW: Monday 14 April 2025 | 8 days: Monday 14 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025 (4 of 8 included in this comparison; official dates only for NSW) |
| Holidays after Term 2 | VIC: Saturday 5 July 2025 | NSW: Monday 7 July 2025 | 12 days: Monday 7 July 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 (4 of 8 included in this comparison; official dates only for NSW) |
| Holidays after Term 3 | VIC: Saturday 20 September 2025 | NSW: Monday 29 September 2025 | 7 days: Monday 29 September 2025 to Sunday 5 October 2025 (4 of 8 included in this comparison; official dates only for NSW) |
| Summer holidays | SA: Saturday 13 December 2025 | NSW: Monday 22 December 2025 | 36 days: Monday 22 December 2025 to Monday 26 January 2026 (4 of 8 included in this comparison; official dates only for NSW) |
Holiday days and school weeks by state
| State or territory | Holiday days | School weeks | Full tables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | 93 | 40 (calculated) | WA term dates 2025 |
| South Australia | 93 | 40 (calculated) | SA term dates 2025 |
| Victoria | 88 | 41 (calculated) | VIC term dates 2025 |
| New South Wales | 71 (partly official dates only) | 40 (calculated) | NSW term dates 2025 |
Questions and answers
Which states have overlapping school holidays in 2025?
The overlap table shows any school holiday dates shared by all calendars included for 2025. To compare particular states, read their columns in the comparison table; some calendars may be missing.
Why is a state's calendar missing from the 2025 comparison?
A state's 2025 calendar may not yet have been published, or it may have been published but not yet collected for this site. A period may also be withheld if official sources disagree. Check the note beside the missing dates.
Which division is used when comparing school calendars for 2025?
The 2025 comparison uses the NSW eastern division calendar. The eastern and western divisions start the school year on different dates, so check the division label when comparing summer holidays.
Sources
- NSW Department of Education: Future and past NSW term dates and school holidays (read on )
- NSW Department of Education: 2026 term dates, school holidays and school development days (read on )
- Victorian Department of Education (vic.gov.au): School term dates and holidays in Victoria (read on )
- WA Department of Education: Past term dates (read on )
- WA Department of Education: Term dates (Government Gazette dates) (read on )
- SA Department for Education: Term dates for South Australian state schools (read on )
Dates on this page were last checked against the official pages on . If any dates differ, follow the official page.