Get ready to plan your 2026 vacations with ACT School Holidays guide! Check the key dates below to find out when does school start and finish for each school terms in ACT in 2026.
2026 ACT School Holidays and Term Dates
| Term/Holiday | Start Date (Teachers) | Start Date (Students) | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday, 29 January 2026 (student-free day) | New students: Friday, 30 January 2026 Continuing students: Monday, 3 February 2026 | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Autumn Holidays | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Sunday, 19 April 2026 | |
| Term 2 | Monday, 20 April 2026 (student-free day) | All students: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | Friday, 3 July 2026 |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday, 4 July 2026 | Sunday, 19 July 2026 | |
| Term 3 | Monday, 20 July 2026 (student-free day) | All students: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday, 26 September 2026 | Sunday, 11 October 2026 | |
| Term 4 | Monday, 12 October 2026 (student-free day) | All students: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | Friday, 18 December 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | Saturday, 19 December 2026 | End date depends on 2027 term start |
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