When are the ACT school holidays in 2027? Full term and holiday dates for the Australian Capital Territory are below.
2027 ACT School Holidays and Term Dates
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 1 Feb 2027 (Mon) | |
| 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) |
Dates above are drawn from the ACT Education Directorate. Individual schools may vary slightly, so it’s always worth checking with your own school before booking anything.
Looking for a different year? See ACT School Holidays 2028, or compare every state at once on our School Holidays Australia 2027 page. Planning around public holidays too? Check ACT Public Holidays 2027.
Term 1 (Feb–Apr): Back to School in Canberra
Term 1 starts in early February, a busy time for school supplies and orientation days across the ACT. The Autumn School Holidays that follow line up with Easter most years, and Canberra’s cooler autumn weather makes it a great time for a trip to the coast before summer fully fades.
Term 2 (Apr–Jul): Anzac Day and Floriade Wind-Down
Term 2 covers Anzac Day, a significant day in the nation’s capital with major ceremonies at the Australian War Memorial. As the Winter School Holidays approach and temperatures drop, it’s worth booking indoor activities early, since Canberra’s museums and galleries get busy during the colder months.
Term 3 (Jul–Sep): Winter in Canberra
This is the coldest stretch of the year in the ACT, so the Spring School Holidays that follow are a popular time to start planning warmer trips, or to catch the start of Floriade preparations as spring approaches. It’s also worth locking in Christmas travel around now.
Term 4 (Oct–Dec): Wrapping Up the School Year
Term 4 is the longest stretch of the year, running through to just before Christmas. The Summer School Holidays that follow are the ACT’s longest break, running into February — a popular and busy time to travel, so plan ahead where you can.
Looking for things to do these school holidays? Browse our Things To Do With Kids directory for ideas near you.
Term 1 starts Monday, 1 February 2027, with the first break — the Autumn School Holidays — beginning Saturday, 10 April 2027.
Four — Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer — in addition to the four school terms.
No — each state and territory sets its own term dates. Compare all states on our School Holidays Australia 2027 page.
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