Are you trying to organise your school holiday travel with family? You may want to avoid the rush in some of the Australia’s most popular holiday spots like the great ocean road, we have put together the complete list of school holidays across every state in Australia.
The academic year for primary and secondary schools is typically divided into four terms. However, the exact start and end dates of each term may vary depending on the school and region.
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2027 School Holidays and Term Dates
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) |
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 |
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) |
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) | 26 Apr 2027 (Mon) |
| 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) |
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) |
NT School Holidays in 2027
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) | |
| Term 1 Holidays | 5 Apr 2027 (Mon) | 9 Apr 2027 (Fri) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 21 Jun 2027 (Mon) | 12 Jul 2027 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 20 Sep 2027 (Mon) | 1 Oct 2027 (Fri) |
| Term 4 Holidays | 13 Dec 2027 (Mon) |
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