Term dates, school holiday breaks and public holidays for Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in 2026 and 2027.
Australian Capital Territory public schools follow a four-term school year, typically running from late January to mid-December. The school year is divided by four holiday breaks: Autumn (April), Winter (July), Spring (September/October), and the long Summer break from December to late January.
School holiday dates for Australian Capital Territory are set by the state/territory education department and apply to all government schools. Private, Catholic and independent schools may have slightly different dates — always check with your school directly.