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Overview of School Holiday Dates in Australia

As parents and students start planning for the upcoming years, knowing the school holiday dates is essential. This blog provides a comprehensive overview of the school holiday dates in Australia for 2024 and 2025. Whether you're planning a family vacation or just looking to schedule some downtime, having this information at your fingertips can make all the difference.

School holidays in Australia vary across different states and territories. It’s crucial to check the specific dates for your region to ensure accurate planning. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the holiday dates for 2024 and 2025 by state.

2024 School Holidays

Term 1 Holidays 2024:

NSW: 13 April (Saturday) – 28 April (Sunday)
VIC: 29 March (Friday) – 14 April (Sunday)
QLD: 29 March (Friday) – 14 April (Sunday)
WA: 13 April (Saturday) – 28 April (Sunday)
SA: 13 April (Saturday) – 28 April (Sunday)
TAS: 13 April (Saturday) – 28 April (Sunday)
NT: 6 April (Saturday) – 14 April (Sunday)
ACT: 13 April (Saturday) – 28 April (Sunday)

Term 2 Holidays 2024:

NSW: 6 July (Saturday) – 21 July (Sunday)
VIC: 29 June (Saturday) – 14 July (Sunday)
QLD: 22 June (Saturday) – 7 July (Sunday)
WA: 6 July (Saturday) – 21 July (Sunday)
SA: 6 July (Saturday) – 21 July (Sunday)
TAS: 6 July (Saturday) – 21 July (Sunday)
NT: 22 June (Saturday) – 7 July (Sunday)
ACT: 6 July (Saturday) – 21 July (Sunday)

Term 3 Holidays 2024:

NSW: 28 September (Saturday) – 13 October (Sunday)
VIC: 21 September (Saturday) – 6 October (Sunday)
QLD: 14 September (Saturday) – 29 September (Sunday)
WA: 28 September (Saturday) – 13 October (Sunday)
SA: 28 September (Saturday) – 13 October (Sunday)
TAS: 28 September (Saturday) – 13 October (Sunday)
NT: 14 September (Saturday) – 29 September (Sunday)
ACT: 28 September (Saturday) – 13 October (Sunday)

Term 4 Holidays 2024:

NSW: 21 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2025 (Monday)
VIC: 21 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2025 (Monday)
QLD: 14 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2025 (Monday)
WA: 20 December (Friday) – 2 February 2025 (Sunday)
SA: 14 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2025 (Monday)
TAS: 21 December (Saturday) – 4 February 2025 (Tuesday)
NT: 14 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2025 (Monday)
ACT: 21 December (Saturday) – 3 February 2025 (Monday)

2025 School Holidays

Term 1 Holidays 2025:

NSW: 12 April (Saturday) – 27 April (Sunday)
VIC: 5 April (Saturday) – 20 April (Sunday)
QLD: 5 April (Saturday) – 21 April (Monday)
WA: 12 April (Saturday) – 27 April (Sunday)
SA: 12 April (Saturday) – 27 April (Sunday)
TAS: 12 April (Saturday) – 27 April (Sunday)
NT: 5 April (Saturday) – 13 April (Sunday)
ACT: 12 April (Saturday) – 27 April (Sunday)

Term 2 Holidays 2025:

NSW: 5 July (Saturday) – 20 July (Sunday)
VIC: 28 June (Saturday) – 13 July (Sunday)
QLD: 28 June (Saturday) – 13 July (Sunday)
WA: 5 July (Saturday) – 20 July (Sunday)
SA: 5 July (Saturday) – 20 July (Sunday)
TAS: 5 July (Saturday) – 20 July (Sunday)
NT: 21 June (Saturday) – 6 July (Sunday)
ACT: 5 July (Saturday) – 20 July (Sunday)

Term 3 Holidays 2025:

NSW: 27 September (Saturday) – 12 October (Sunday)
VIC: 20 September (Saturday) – 5 October (Sunday)
QLD: 20 September (Saturday) – 5 October (Sunday)
WA: 27 September (Saturday) – 12 October (Sunday)
SA: 27 September (Saturday) – 12 October (Sunday)
TAS: 27 September (Saturday) – 12 October (Sunday)
NT: 13 September (Saturday) – 28 September (Sunday)
ACT: 27 September (Saturday) – 12 October (Sunday)

Term 4 Holidays 2025:

NSW: 20 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2026 (Tuesday)
VIC: 20 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2026 (Tuesday)
QLD: 13 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2026 (Tuesday)
WA: 19 December (Friday) – 1 February 2026 (Sunday)
SA: 13 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2026 (Tuesday)
TAS: 20 December (Saturday) – 2 February 2026 (Monday)
NT: 13 December (Saturday) – 27 January 2026 (Tuesday)
ACT: 20 December (Saturday) – 2 February 2026 (Monday)

These dates are sourced from the official education department websites of each state and territory in Australia (Home) (NSW Government) (SA Education) (Education) (Education) (ACT Government) (EduChildren) (Education) (NT.GOV.AU). For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the respective education department's official website.