Quick answer
April school holidays 2027: VIC and QLD Fri 26 Mar to Sun 11 Apr; NT Sat 3 Apr to Sun 11 Apr; WA, SA and TAS Sat 10 Apr to Sun 25 Apr; ACT Sat 10 Apr to Tue 27 Apr; NSW Mon 12 Apr to Fri 23 Apr.
Which states have school holidays in April 2027?
The April school holidays are the autumn break, and in 2027 they sit around Easter. Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027, so some states start the break before Easter and others after. 8 of 8 states and territories have school holidays in April in this period.
| State | Break | Holidays | Students return |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Autumn holidays | Mon 12 Apr – Fri 23 Apr 2027 | Thu 29 Apr 2027 |
| Victoria | Autumn holidays | Fri 26 Mar – Sun 11 Apr 2027 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 |
| Queensland | Autumn holidays | Fri 26 Mar – Sun 11 Apr 2027 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 |
| Western Australia | Autumn holidays | Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Mon 26 Apr 2027 |
| South Australia | Autumn holidays | Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Mon 26 Apr 2027 |
| Tasmania | Autumn holidays | Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Mon 26 Apr 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Autumn holidays | Sat 10 Apr – Tue 27 Apr 2027 | Wed 28 Apr 2027 |
| Northern Territory | Autumn holidays | Sat 3 Apr – Sun 11 Apr 2027 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 |
Breaks run from the day after one term ends to the day before the next term starts, so they include weekends. Dates are for government schools.
What are the April school holiday dates for my state?
Open your state for the full term and holiday dates: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT.
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter in 2027?
Good Friday is Friday 26 March 2027, Easter Sunday is 28 March and Easter Monday is 29 March. See the Easter page for the public holidays by state.
Does Anzac Day fall in the school holidays in 2027?
Anzac Day is Sunday 25 April 2027, with a Monday 26 April holiday in several states. Whether that day is in term or in the holidays depends on the state; see the table above and the Anzac Day page.
Do private and Catholic schools have the same dates?
Many follow the government calendar, but some set their own. Check your school's calendar.
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