Quick answer
Australian Capital Territory school holidays in 2027: autumn Sat 10 Apr – Tue 27 Apr 2027; winter Sat 3 Jul – Mon 19 Jul 2027; spring Sat 25 Sep – Mon 11 Oct 2027. Term 1 starts Tue 2 Feb 2027 and Term 4 ends Fri 17 Dec 2027.
When are the ACT school holidays in 2027?
The Australian Capital Territory school holidays in 2027 are the autumn break (Sat 10 Apr – Tue 27 Apr 2027), the winter break (Sat 3 Jul – Mon 19 Jul 2027) and the spring break (Sat 25 Sep – Mon 11 Oct 2027), followed by the summer holidays from late 2027.
| Break | Holidays start | Holidays end | Students return | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Mon 1 Feb 2027 | Tue 2 Feb 2027 | 45 |
| Autumn holidays | Sat 10 Apr 2027 | Tue 27 Apr 2027 | Wed 28 Apr 2027 | 18 |
| Winter holidays | Sat 3 Jul 2027 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 | Tue 20 Jul 2027 | 17 |
| Spring holidays | Sat 25 Sep 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Tue 12 Oct 2027 | 17 |
| Summer holidays 2027–28 | Sat 18 Dec 2027 | Not yet published | Not yet published | — |
Each break runs from the day after one term ends to the day before the next term starts, so it includes weekends. The longest break in this period is the summer holidays 2026–27 at 45 days.
How many days until school goes back in the ACT?
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See the first day of every term in the table below, or check when school goes back in every state.
What are the ACT school term dates for 2027?
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks | School days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue 2 Feb 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | 10 | 46 |
| Term 2 | Wed 28 Apr 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 | 10 | 46 |
| Term 3 | Tue 20 Jul 2027 | Fri 24 Sep 2027 | 10 | 49 |
| Term 4 | Tue 12 Oct 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 10 | 49 |
School days are the weekdays in each term after taking out statewide public holidays, about 190 across the year. School development days are not counted, so your school's number may be a little lower.
When do the ACT school holidays start after Term 4 in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 in 2026 is Fri 18 Dec 2026. The summer holidays then run until Mon 1 Feb 2027, and students are back on Tue 2 Feb 2027. That is 45 days off counting weekends.
Who starts on Monday 1 February in the ACT?
In Term 1, new students start on Monday 1 February 2027 and continuing students start on Tuesday 2 February.
Which public holidays fall in ACT school terms in 2027?
Weekday public holidays in Australian Capital Territory in 2027, and where each one falls in the school year:
- New Year's Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Australia Day: Tue 26 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Canberra Day: Mon 8 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Good Friday: Fri 26 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Easter Monday: Mon 29 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Anzac Day: Mon 26 Apr 2027, in the autumn holidays
- Reconciliation Day: Mon 31 May 2027, in Term 2
- King's Birthday: Mon 14 Jun 2027, in Term 2
- Labour Day: Mon 4 Oct 2027, in the spring holidays
- Additional public holiday for Christmas Day: Mon 27 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
- Additional public holiday for Boxing Day: Tue 28 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in Australian Capital Territory, so Easter does not extend a school break.
Frequently asked questions
When does school go back in ACT in 2027?
Term 1 starts on Tue 2 Feb 2027. After the autumn, winter and spring breaks students return on Wed 28 Apr 2027, Tue 20 Jul 2027 and Tue 12 Oct 2027.
When do ACT schools finish in 2027?
Term 4 ends on Fri 17 Dec 2027. The 2027–28 summer holidays start the next day.
Is Easter in the school holidays in ACT in 2027?
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in Australian Capital Territory, so Easter does not extend a school break.
How many school days are there in ACT in 2027?
About 190 weekdays fall inside the four terms after taking out statewide public holidays.
Do private and Catholic schools in ACT follow these dates?
Many follow the government calendar, but some set their own start and finish dates. Check your school's calendar before you book travel.
More dates for Australian Capital Territory
See ACT public holidays 2027, the long weekends in 2027, September school holidays and when school goes back. Add these dates to your phone with the ACT calendar file, or compare all states.