Trying to plan a holiday, book childcare, or just work out when the kids are actually off school next year? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find the full 2027 term dates and school holiday breaks for every state and territory in Australia — no digging through eight different government websites required.
Every state runs four terms a year, but the exact dates shift depending on where you live, so it really does pay to check your own state before you book flights or lock in leave from work.
School Holidays Australia 2027 — Holiday Dates by State
| State | Autumn School Holidays | Winter School Holidays | Spring School Holidays | Summer School Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW School Holidays | 12 – 23 Apr | 5 – 16 Jul | 27 Sep – 8 Oct | 21 Dec 2027 – 28 Jan 2028* |
| VIC School Holidays | 26 Mar – 11 Apr | 26 Jun – 11 Jul | 18 Sep – 3 Oct | 18 Dec 2027 – 26 Jan 2028 |
| QLD School Holidays | 26 Mar – 11 Apr | 26 Jun – 11 Jul | 18 Sep – 4 Oct | 11 Dec 2027 – 23 Jan 2028 |
| WA School Holidays | 10 – 25 Apr | 3 – 18 Jul | 25 Sep – 10 Oct | 17 Dec 2027 – 1 Feb 2028 |
| SA School Holidays | 10 – 25 Apr | 3 – 18 Jul | 25 Sep – 10 Oct | 11 Dec 2027 – 30 Jan 2028 |
| NT School Holidays | 3 – 12 Apr | 19 Jun – 12 Jul | 18 Sep – 4 Oct | 10 Dec 2027 – 24 Jan 2028 |
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NSW School Holidays and School Terms in 2027
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 28 Jan 2027 (Thu) | |
| Term 1 Holidays (Autumn) | 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) | 23 Apr 2027 (Fri) |
| Term 2 Holidays (Winter) | 5 Jul 2027 (Mon) | 16 Jul 2027 (Fri) |
| Term 3 Holidays (Spring) | 27 Sep 2027 (Mon) | 8 Oct 2027 (Fri) |
| Term 4 Holidays (Summer) | 21 Dec 2027 (Tue) | 28 Jan 2028 (Fri) |
Want the full breakdown with every term date? Head to our NSW School Holidays 2027 page.
VIC School Holidays and School Terms in 2027
| Period | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday, 27 January 2027 (Students start 28 Jan) | Thursday, 25 March 2027 |
| Autumn Holidays | Friday, 26 March 2027 | Sunday, 11 April 2027 |
| Term 2 | Monday, 12 April 2027 | Friday, 25 June 2027 |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday, 26 June 2027 | Sunday, 11 July 2027 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 12 July 2027 | Friday, 17 September 2027 |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday, 18 September 2027 | Sunday, 3 October 2027 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 4 October 2027 | Friday, 17 December 2027 |
| Summer Holidays | Saturday, 18 December 2027 | Wednesday, 26 January 2028 |
Full details, money-saving tips and term-by-term advice for Victorian families: VIC School Holidays 2027.
QLD School Holidays and School Terms in 2027
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) | |
| Term 1 Holidays (Autumn) | 26 Mar 2027 (Fri) | 11 Apr 2027 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Holidays (Winter) | 26 Jun 2027 (Sat) | 11 Jul 2027 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Holidays (Spring) | 18 Sep 2027 (Sat) | 4 Oct 2027 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Holidays (Summer) | 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) | 23 Jan 2028 (Sun) |
More detail on Queensland’s dates: QLD School Holidays 2027.
WA School Holidays and School Terms in 2027
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 1 Feb 2027 (Mon) | |
| Term 1 Holidays (Autumn) | 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) | 25 Apr 2027 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Holidays (Winter) | 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) | 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Holidays (Spring) | 25 Sep 2027 (Sat) | 10 Oct 2027 (Sun) |
| Term 4 Holidays (Summer) | 17 Dec 2027 (Fri) | 1 Feb 2028 (Tue) |
Full WA breakdown here: WA School Holidays 2027.
SA School Holidays and School Terms in 2027
| Term | School Dates | Holiday Break |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 27 Jan – 9 Apr 2027 | 10 Apr – 25 Apr 2027 (Autumn) |
| Term 2 | 26 Apr – 2 Jul 2027 | 3 Jul – 18 Jul 2027 (Winter) |
| Term 3 | 19 Jul – 24 Sep 2027 | 25 Sep – 10 Oct 2027 (Spring) |
| Term 4 | 11 Oct – 10 Dec 2027 | 11 Dec 2027 – 30 Jan 2028 (Summer) |
Full South Australian dates: SA School Holidays 2027.
NT School Holidays in 2027
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) | |
| Term 1 Holidays | 3 Apr 2027 (Sat) | 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 19 Jun 2027 (Sat) | 12 Jul 2027 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 18 Sep 2027 (Sat) | 4 Oct 2027 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Holidays | 10 Dec 2027 (Fri) | 24 Jan 2028 (Sun) |
Full Northern Territory dates: NT School Holidays 2027.
ACT School Holidays in 2027
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 1 Feb 2027 (new students) / 2 Feb 2027 (returning students) | |
| Term 1 Holidays (Autumn) | 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) | 27 Apr 2027 (Tue) |
| Term 2 Holidays (Winter) | 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) | 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Holidays (Spring) | 25 Sep 2027 (Sat) | 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Holidays (Summer) | 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) | 7 Feb 2028 (Mon) |
Full Canberra/ACT dates: ACT School Holidays 2027.
TAS School Holidays in 2027
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 4 Feb 2027 (Thu) | |
| Term 1 Holidays (Autumn) | 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) | 25 Apr 2027 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Holidays (Winter) | 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) | 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Holidays (Spring) | 25 Sep 2027 (Sat) | 10 Oct 2027 (Sun) |
| Term 4 Holidays (Summer) | 17 Dec 2027 (Fri) | onwards into 2028 |
Don’t forget public holidays too
School holidays are one thing, but public holidays can turn a normal week into a sneaky long weekend. Check out Public Holidays Australia 2027 for the full list by state.
Looking for something to fill the days?
We’ve pulled together a big list of school holiday activities, from cooking classes to escape rooms to your local playground. Head over to our school holiday activities page for ideas near you.
A Few Things Parents Always Ask
Every state gets four holiday breaks a year — one after each term — plus the big summer break over Christmas and New Year, which is the longest one.
Term 1 starts late January to early February depending on your state — check the table for your state above for the exact date.
They all come out to roughly the same total each year, just split up a bit differently term to term.
Nope, and this catches a lot of families out. Each state sets its own dates, so if you’ve got family interstate, or you’re planning to travel between states, it’s worth double-checking both calendars before you book anything.
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