If you are based in Canberra or looking to visit, knowing the dates of the ACT School Holidays and public holidays is essential. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it easy for you!
In the ACT, most government schools follow the same term dates. Non-government schools may have different term dates, so please check with the school for accurate information.
Canberra School Holidays
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2025 ACT School Holidays
Autumn school holidays – Saturday 12 April to Monday 28 April
Winter school holidays – Saturday 5 July to Monday 21 July
Spring school holidays – Saturday 27 September to Monday 13 October
Summer school holidays – Friday 19 December to Thursday 29 January
2025 ACT School Terms
Term 1 – Monday 3 February to Friday 11 April
Term 2 – Tuesday 29 April to Friday 4 July
Term 3 – Tuesday 22 July to Friday 26 September
Term 4 – Tuesday 14 October to Thursday 18 December
2025 ACT Public Holidays
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 1 January
Australia Day – Monday 27 January
Canberra Day – Monday 10 March
Good Friday – Friday 18 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 20 April
Easter Monday – Monday 21 April
ANZAC Day – Friday 25 April
Reconciliation Day – Monday 2 June
King’s Birthday – Monday 9 June
Labour Day – Monday 6 October
Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December
Boxing Day – Friday 26 December
2026 ACT School Holidays
Autumn school holidays – Friday 3 April to Monday 20 April
Winter school holidays – Saturday 4 July to Monday 20 July
Spring school holidays – Saturday 26 September to Monday 12 October
Summer school holidays – Saturday 19 December to Sunday 31 January
2026 ACT School Terms
Term 1 – Friday 30 January to Thursday 2 April
Term 2 – Tuesday 21 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3 – Tuesday 21 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4 – Tuesday 13 October to Friday 18 December
2026 ACT Public Holidays
New Year’s Eve – Thursday 1 January
Australia Day – Monday 26 January
Canberra Day – Monday 9 March
Good Friday – Friday 3 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 5 April
Easter Monday – Monday 6 April
ANZAC Day – Saturday, 25 April
Reconciliation Day – Monday 1 June
King’s Birthday – Monday 8 June
Labour Day – Monday 5 October
Christmas Day – Friday 25 December
Boxing Day – Monday 28 December