Australia School Holidays 2026
Looking for Australia school holidays 2026? Our comprehensive Australia school calendar covers all 7 states and territories. Find term dates, autumn holidays, winter holidays, spring holidays, and summer holidays for 2026. All dates are verified from official state education departments.
Australia School Holidays by Region
NSW School Holidays 2026
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VIC School Holidays 2026
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SA School Holidays 2026
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WA School Holidays 2026
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TAS School Holidays 2026
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ACT School Holidays 2026
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Australia School Holidays 2026 — Quick Guide
Australia school holidays for 2026 follow a four-term system. Each term is approximately 10 weeks long, followed by a 2-week holiday break. The main school holiday periods are Autumn Holidays (April), Winter Holidays (June-July), Spring Holidays (September-October), and Summer Holidays (December-January). The summer break is the longest at 5-6 weeks. We cover all 7 states and territories: NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS, ACT.
Where These Australia Dates Come From
- NSW — NSW Department of Education / NSW Government (document Future and past NSW term and vacation dates) (last checked September 6, 2026)
- QLD — Queensland Department of Education (last checked September 21, 2026)
- VIC — Victorian Government (last checked September 21, 2026)
- SA — Department for Education (South Australia) (last checked September 21, 2026)
- WA — Department of Education (Western Australia) (last checked September 6, 2026)
- TAS — Department for Education, Children and Young People (Tasmania) (last checked September 21, 2026)
- ACT — ACT Government Education (last checked September 6, 2026)
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Australia School Holidays 2026 — FAQ
When does school start in Australia in 2026?
In Australia, the 2026 school year starts in late January or early February. Most states start between January 27 and February 5, 2026. Check your specific state's page for exact start dates.
How many school holidays are there in Australia in 2026?
Our Australia 2026 calendar lists 4 school break periods across 7 regions, plus the public holidays that fall inside term time. Each region page counts them out individually.
Where can I find official Australia school holiday dates?
Every region page on this site cites the source its dates came from — named, linked, and dated with when we last checked it. For Australia that means 7 named sources, one per region, listed at the bottom of this page. For the US and UK, where no single national calendar exists, we show representative dates and link to official district and council resources so you can confirm with your local school.