Back to school in 2027: Term 1 start dates for every state

What is the first day of school in 2027 in each state?

Dates are for government school students.

How many days until school goes back?

Your state or territory

NSWVICQLDWASATASACTNT

Pick your state to see how many days until school goes back.

Which states go back on the same day?

• Wed 27 Jan 2027: QLD, SA and NT
• Thu 28 Jan 2027: VIC
• Mon 1 Feb 2027: WA
• Tue 2 Feb 2027: ACT
• Wed 3 Feb 2027: NSW
• Thu 4 Feb 2027: TAS

Are there exceptions to the first day?

• New South Wales: Schools in the Western division start Term 1 later, on Wednesday 10 February 2027. A few schools near the Victorian and Queensland borders use different dates. After the summer holidays students also have school development days from Thursday 28 January to Tuesday 2 February, which is why the return date is Wednesday 3 February.
• Victoria: Teachers start on Wednesday 27 January 2027 and students start on Thursday 28 January. Individual schools may add pupil-free days during the year, so your school's own calendar has the final say.
• Queensland: Queensland's school year finishes a week earlier than in most other states, which is why the summer break here is one of the longest in the country.
• Western Australia: Monday 26 April 2027 is expected to be a public holiday in place of Anzac Day, which falls on a Sunday. Schools may have planned development days, so check your school.
• South Australia: South Australian state schools finish Term 4 a week earlier than most states. The holiday dates on this page are the gaps between terms.
• Tasmania: These dates are for school and college students. Colleges set their own finishing dates, which can depend on exam dates.
• Australian Capital Territory: In Term 1, new students start on Monday 1 February 2027 and continuing students start on Tuesday 2 February.
• Northern Territory: Teachers start Term 1 on Monday 25 January 2027. Gunbalanya School sets its own term dates, so check with the school.

What should you do before school goes back?

• Check uniform and shoes still fit
• Buy books and stationery from the school list
• Label bags, hats and drink bottles
• Confirm the first-day start time and drop-off plan
• Sort before-school and after-school care
• Update school contact and pick-up details
• Move bedtime earlier a week before
• Pack the lunchbox and water bottle the night before

Clear ticks

Ticks are saved on this device only, so your list is still here next time.

Frequently asked questions

When is back to school in 2027?

Back to school in 2027 starts on Wed 27 Jan in QLD, SA and NT, Thu 28 Jan in VIC, Mon 1 Feb in WA, Tue 2 Feb in the ACT, Wed 3 Feb in NSW and Thu 4 Feb in TAS.

When does school go back after the summer holidays in 2027?

Between Wed 27 Jan and Thu 4 Feb 2027, depending on the state. See the table above.

When do students go back after the winter holidays in 2027?

Between Monday 12 July and Tuesday 20 July 2027. Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory go back on Monday 12 July, the ACT and New South Wales on Tuesday 20 July, and Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania on Monday 19 July.

When is the last day of school in 2026?

Between Fri 11 Dec and Fri 18 Dec 2026. Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory finish first.

More dates

Open your state for every term and holiday date: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT. See also the January school holidays and the school holidays comparison.

Check the pupil-free days too, because some states add staff days around the start of term.