Quick answer
School holidays in 2027 are not the same in every state. Term 1 starts between Wed 27 Jan and Thu 4 Feb, and Term 4 ends between Fri 10 Dec and Fri 17 Dec. The autumn, winter and spring breaks each fall on slightly different dates, so use the tables below to compare every state and territory.
When are the school holidays in each state in 2027?
| Break | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026–27 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Sun 31 Jan 2027 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Wed 3 Feb 2027 | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Mon 1 Feb 2027 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 |
| Autumn 2027 | Mon 12 Apr – Fri 23 Apr 2027 | Fri 26 Mar – Sun 11 Apr 2027 | Fri 26 Mar – Sun 11 Apr 2027 | Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Sat 10 Apr – Tue 27 Apr 2027 | Sat 3 Apr – Sun 11 Apr 2027 |
| Winter 2027 | Mon 5 Jul – Fri 16 Jul 2027 | Sat 26 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027 | Sat 26 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027 | Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Sat 3 Jul – Mon 19 Jul 2027 | Sat 19 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Mon 27 Sep – Fri 8 Oct 2027 | Sat 18 Sep – Sun 3 Oct 2027 | Sat 18 Sep – Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Sat 25 Sep – Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Sat 18 Sep – Sun 3 Oct 2027 |
Breaks run from the day after one term ends to the day before the next term starts, so they include the weekends on either side. Open your state for the full dates: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT.
What are the school term dates for 2027 in every state?
| Term | NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 starts | Wed 3 Feb | Thu 28 Jan | Wed 27 Jan | Mon 1 Feb | Wed 27 Jan | Thu 4 Feb | Tue 2 Feb | Wed 27 Jan |
| Term 1 ends | Fri 9 Apr | Thu 25 Mar | Thu 25 Mar | Fri 9 Apr | Fri 9 Apr | Fri 9 Apr | Fri 9 Apr | Fri 2 Apr |
| Term 2 starts | Thu 29 Apr | Mon 12 Apr | Mon 12 Apr | Mon 26 Apr | Mon 26 Apr | Mon 26 Apr | Wed 28 Apr | Mon 12 Apr |
| Term 2 ends | Fri 2 Jul | Fri 25 Jun | Fri 25 Jun | Fri 2 Jul | Fri 2 Jul | Fri 2 Jul | Fri 2 Jul | Fri 18 Jun |
| Term 3 starts | Tue 20 Jul | Mon 12 Jul | Mon 12 Jul | Mon 19 Jul | Mon 19 Jul | Mon 19 Jul | Tue 20 Jul | Mon 12 Jul |
| Term 3 ends | Fri 24 Sep | Fri 17 Sep | Fri 17 Sep | Fri 24 Sep | Fri 24 Sep | Fri 24 Sep | Fri 24 Sep | Fri 17 Sep |
| Term 4 starts | Mon 11 Oct | Mon 4 Oct | Tue 5 Oct | Mon 11 Oct | Mon 11 Oct | Mon 11 Oct | Tue 12 Oct | Mon 4 Oct |
| Term 4 ends | Fri 17 Dec | Fri 17 Dec | Fri 10 Dec | Thu 16 Dec | Fri 10 Dec | Thu 16 Dec | Fri 17 Dec | Fri 10 Dec |
Which states share the same dates?
- Term 1 starts on Wed 27 Jan 2027 in QLD, SA and NT.
- Term 1 ends on Fri 9 Apr 2027 in NSW, WA, SA, TAS and ACT.
- Term 2 starts on Mon 12 Apr 2027 in VIC, QLD and NT.
- Term 2 starts on Mon 26 Apr 2027 in WA, SA and TAS.
- Term 2 ends on Fri 2 Jul 2027 in NSW, WA, SA, TAS and ACT.
- Term 3 starts on Mon 12 Jul 2027 in VIC, QLD and NT.
- Term 3 starts on Mon 19 Jul 2027 in WA, SA and TAS.
- Term 3 ends on Fri 24 Sep 2027 in NSW, WA, SA, TAS and ACT.
- Term 3 ends on Fri 17 Sep 2027 in VIC, QLD and NT.
- Term 4 starts on Mon 11 Oct 2027 in NSW, WA, SA and TAS.
- Term 4 ends on Fri 17 Dec 2027 in NSW, VIC and ACT.
- Term 4 ends on Fri 10 Dec 2027 in QLD, SA and NT.
Which state has the longest summer holidays?
New South Wales has the longest summer break in 2026–27 at 47 days, counting from the first day of the holidays to the day before students return. Victoria has the shortest at 40 days.
| State | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Tue 2 Feb 2027 | 47 |
| Tasmania | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Wed 3 Feb 2027 | 47 |
| Queensland | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 | 46 |
| South Australia | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 | 46 |
| Northern Territory | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 | 46 |
| Western Australia | Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Sun 31 Jan 2027 | 45 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Mon 1 Feb 2027 | 45 |
| Victoria | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Wed 27 Jan 2027 | 40 |
Pupil-free days
Students also miss a few days inside term when teachers are in training. See the pupil-free days for 2027 in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.
School holidays by month
Looking for one time of year? See the January, April, July, September, October and December school holidays, or check when school goes back in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a school term calendar for 2027?
The term dates table above works as a school term calendar for 2027 in every state. Open your state page to see the same dates broken down by term and holiday.
Do all states have school holidays at the same time?
No. Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory tend to break earlier than the other states in autumn, winter and spring, but no two calendars match all year.
What is the difference between school terms and school holidays?
Each state splits the year into four terms. The weeks between terms are the school holidays, and the longest one is the summer break between Term 4 and Term 1.
Do private and Catholic schools follow these dates?
Many do, but some set their own. Check your school's calendar before you book travel.
Where can I see public holidays as well?
See the public holidays page and the long weekends page.
See also: the 2027 Australia calendar with public holidays by month.
Looking further ahead? See the confirmed school holidays and term dates for 2028.