Compare school terms and holidays across Australia in 2027
This comparison of all states and territories spans multiple pages.
| Period | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays before Term 1 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 to Wed 27 Jan 202747 days off school | Mon 21 Dec 2026 to Wed 27 Jan 202740 days off school | Sat 12 Dec 2026 to Tue 26 Jan 202746 days off school | Fri 18 Dec 2026 to Sun 31 Jan 202745 days off school, derived | not yet settled | Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Wed 3 Feb 202747 days off school, derived | Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Sun 31 Jan 202744 days off school, derived | Fri 11 Dec 2026 to Tue 26 Jan 202747 days off school, derived |
| Term 1 | Wed 3 Feb to Fri 9 Apr | Thu 28 Jan to Thu 25 Mar | Wed 27 Jan to Thu 25 Mar | Mon 1 Feb to Fri 9 Apr | Wed 27 Jan to Fri 9 Apr | Thu 4 Feb to Fri 9 Apr | Mon 1 Feb to Fri 9 Apr | Wed 27 Jan to Fri 2 Apr |
| Holidays after Term 1 | Mon 12 Apr to Fri 23 Apr19 days off school | Fri 26 Mar to Sun 11 Apr17 days off school, derived | Fri 26 Mar to Sun 11 Apr17 days off school | Sat 10 Apr to Sun 25 Apr17 days off school | Sat 10 Apr to Sun 25 Apr16 days off school | Sat 10 Apr to Sun 25 Apr16 days off school | Sat 10 Apr to Tue 27 Apr18 days off school, derived | Sat 3 Apr to Mon 12 Apr10 days off school, derived |
| Term 2 | Thu 29 Apr to Fri 2 Jul | Mon 12 Apr to Fri 25 Jun | Mon 12 Apr to Fri 25 Jun | Tue 27 Apr to Fri 2 Jul | Mon 26 Apr to Fri 2 Jul | Mon 26 Apr to Fri 2 Jul | Wed 28 Apr to Fri 2 Jul | Tue 13 Apr to Fri 18 Jun |
| Holidays after Term 2 | Mon 5 Jul to Fri 16 Jul17 days off school | Sat 26 Jun to Sun 11 Jul16 days off school, derived | Sat 26 Jun to Sun 11 Jul16 days off school | Sat 3 Jul to Sun 18 Jul16 days off school | Sat 3 Jul to Sun 18 Jul16 days off school | Sat 3 Jul to Sun 18 Jul16 days off school | Sat 3 Jul to Mon 19 Jul17 days off school, derived | Sat 19 Jun to Mon 12 Jul24 days off school, derived |
| Term 3 | Tue 20 Jul to Fri 24 Sep | Mon 12 Jul to Fri 17 Sep | Mon 12 Jul to Fri 17 Sep | Mon 19 Jul to Fri 24 Sep | Mon 19 Jul to Fri 24 Sep | Mon 19 Jul to Fri 24 Sep | Tue 20 Jul to Fri 24 Sep | Tue 13 Jul to Fri 17 Sep |
| Holidays after Term 3 | Mon 27 Sep to Fri 8 Oct16 days off school | Sat 18 Sep to Sun 3 Oct16 days off school, derived | Sat 18 Sep to Mon 4 Oct17 days off school | Sat 25 Sep to Sun 10 Oct16 days off school | Sat 25 Sep to Sun 10 Oct16 days off school | Sat 25 Sep to Sun 10 Oct16 days off school | Sat 25 Sep to Mon 11 Oct17 days off school, derived | Sat 18 Sep to Mon 4 Oct17 days off school, derived |
| Term 4 | Mon 11 Oct to Fri 17 Dec | Mon 4 Oct to Fri 17 Dec | Tue 5 Oct to Fri 10 Dec | Mon 11 Oct to Thu 16 Dec | Mon 11 Oct to Fri 10 Dec | Mon 11 Oct to Thu 16 Dec | Tue 12 Oct to Fri 17 Dec | Tue 5 Oct to Thu 9 Dec |
| Summer holidays | Tue 21 Dec 2027 to Fri 28 Jan 202839 days, official dates only | Sat 18 Dec 2027 to Thu 27 Jan 202841 days off school, derived | Sat 11 Dec 2027 to Sun 23 Jan 202844 days off school | Fri 17 Dec 2027 to Tue 1 Feb 202847 days off school, derived | Sat 11 Dec 2027 to Sun 30 Jan 202851 days off school | next year not yet published | next year not yet published | Fri 10 Dec 2027 to Mon 24 Jan 202846 days off school, derived |
Read across the comparison table for government school calendars around Australia in 2027. 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.
Where the breaks overlap
| Break | Earliest start | Latest start | Shared holiday dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holidays after Term 1 | VIC: Friday 26 March 2027 | ACT: Saturday 10 April 2027 | 2 days: Saturday 10 April 2027 to Sunday 11 April 2027 (8 of 8 included in this comparison) |
| Holidays after Term 2 | NT: Saturday 19 June 2027 | ACT: Saturday 3 July 2027 | 9 days: Saturday 3 July 2027 to Sunday 11 July 2027 (8 of 8 included in this comparison) |
| Holidays after Term 3 | VIC: Saturday 18 September 2027 | ACT: Saturday 25 September 2027 | 9 days: Saturday 25 September 2027 to Sunday 3 October 2027 (8 of 8 included in this comparison) |
| Summer holidays | NT: Friday 10 December 2027 | NSW: Tuesday 21 December 2027 | 34 days: Tuesday 21 December 2027 to Sunday 23 January 2028 (6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | 99 | 40 (calculated) | SA term dates 2027 |
| Northern Territory | 97 | 40 (calculated) | NT term dates 2027 |
| New South Wales | at least 96 (partly official dates only) | 39 (calculated) | NSW term dates 2027 |
| Western Australia | 96 | 40 (calculated) | WA term dates 2027 |
| Queensland | 94 | 40 (published) | QLD term dates 2027 |
| Victoria | 90 | 40 (calculated) | VIC term dates 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 52 without the summer holidays (next year not yet published) | 40 (calculated) | ACT term dates 2027 |
| Tasmania | 48 without the summer holidays (next year not yet published) | 39 (calculated) | TAS term dates 2027 |
Questions and answers
Which states have overlapping school holidays in 2027?
The overlap table shows any school holiday dates shared by all calendars included for 2027. 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 2027 comparison?
A state's 2027 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 2027?
The 2027 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: 2027 term dates, school holidays and school development days (read on )
- 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 )
- Queensland Department of Education: Future school dates (read on )
- Queensland Department of Education: 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 )
- SafeWork SA: Public holidays, 2027 and 2028 lists (read on )
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People: School terms and holidays (read on )
- ACT Government: Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving (read on )
- ACT Government: Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving (read on )
- NT Government: School term and holiday dates in NT, future term dates 2027-2032 (read on )
- NT Government: School term and holiday dates in NT, 2026 (read on )
Dates on this page were last checked against the official pages on . If any dates differ, follow the official page.