NT School Holidays and School Terms 2025
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NT School Holidays and School Terms 2025

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Check the key dates below to find out when does school start and finish for each school terms in NT in 2025.

Here’s our handy reference guide for NT school holidays in 2025.  Whether you’re planning a holiday with kids, looking to avoid the crowds, these can have an impact on when you decide to go away, we all need to know when school’s out!

Whether you’re a working parent needing to secure childcare, a grandparent planning a special visit, or simply looking to make the most of quality family time, our easy-to-access calendar will keep you informed and well-prepared!

NT School Holidays in 2025

School HolidaysStartsFinishesDuration
First Day of School29 Jan 2025
(Wed)
Term 1 Holidays5 Apr 2025
(Sat)
13 Apr 2025
(Sun)
1 week and 1 day
Term 2 Holidays21 Jun 2025
(Sat)
14 Jul 2025
(Mon)
3 weeks and 2 days
Term 3 Holidays20 Sep 2025
(Sat)
5 Oct 2025
(Sun)
2 weeks and 1 day
Term 4 Holidays13 Dec 2025
(Sat)
27 Jan 2026
(Tue)
6 weeks and 3 days

Here’s our handy reference guide for NT school holidays in 2025.  Whether you’re planning a holiday with kids, looking to avoid the crowds, these can have an impact on when you decide to go away, we all need to know when school’s out!

Money Saving Tips – What’s the best time to book a holiday?

Booking in advance can often help save money when it comes to travel. Here are some general guidelines:

Travel TypeRecommended Booking Lead Time (To Save Money)
Domestic Flights1-3 months
International Flights2-8 months
Peak Season FlightsCloser to 6-8 months
Midweek Travel (Flights)Consider Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Hotels1-3 months
Vacation RentalsSeveral months
Hostels/Budget AccommodationsFew weeks to a month
Peak Season/Special Events (Accommodations)Book well in advance

NT School Term Dates in 2025

TermStartFinish
Term 1Wednesday 29 Januaryfor teachers, Tuesday 28 JanuaryFriday 4 April
Term 2Monday 14 AprilFriday 20 June
Term 3Tuesday 15 Julyfor teachers, Monday 14 JulyFriday 19 September
Term 4Monday 6 OctoberFriday 12 December

For more information, please visit the official website.

Public holidays and national days in NT in 2025

DateDayHoliday
1 JanWedNew Year’s Day
27 JanMonAustralia Day Holiday
18 AprFriGood Friday
19 AprSatDay following Good Friday
21 AprMonEaster Monday
25 AprFriAnzac Day
5 MayMonMay Day
9 JunMonKing’s Birthday
4 JulFriAlice Springs Show Day
11 JulFriTennant Creek Show Day
18 JulFriKatherine Show Day
25 JulFriDarwin Show Day
4 AugMonPicnic Day
15 AugFriBorroloola Show Day
24 DecWedChristmas Eve *
25 DecThuChristmas Day
26 DecFriBoxing Day
31 DecWedNew Year’s Eve *

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NT School Holidays and School Terms 2025