Quick answer
Pick your state to see how many days are left until the next school holidays, the next public holiday and the next long weekend. The countdown uses your state's own dates and your local date, so it is right wherever you are in Australia. Your choice is remembered on this device.
How many days until the next school holidays?
Pick your state to start the countdown.
The countdown shows days, then the start date of the break. Breaks begin the day after the last day of term, so a break that starts on a Saturday means the last school day is the Friday before.
How many days until the next public holiday?
Pick your state above to see this countdown.
Public holidays differ by state. Open your state to see the full list: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT.
How many days until the next long weekend?
The long weekends page lists every long weekend by state, and the leave planner shows how to turn a public holiday into a longer break.
How far through the term are we?
Pick your state to see how far through the term it is.
The tracker counts school days, so weekends and statewide public holidays are left out.
Can I count down to my own date?
Choose a date to start the countdown.
Type a name and a date, then use the copy link button to send your countdown to someone else.
Frequently asked questions
Does the countdown change if I live in a different state?
Yes. Each state has its own term dates and public holidays, so choose your state first.
Is the countdown right at midnight?
It uses the date in your state's time zone, so it changes at midnight where you are.
Can I add these dates to my phone calendar?
Yes. Each state's school holidays page has a calendar file you can add to Apple, Google or Outlook calendars.
See also: school holidays by state, public holidays by state, long weekends, compare two states, how school terms work.