Quick answer
January school holidays 2027: QLD, SA and NT Sat 12 Dec to Tue 26 Jan; NSW Fri 18 Dec to Wed 27 Jan; WA Fri 18 Dec to Sun 31 Jan; VIC Sat 19 Dec to Wed 27 Jan; TAS Sat 19 Dec to Wed 3 Feb; ACT Sat 19 Dec to Mon 1 Feb.
Which states have school holidays in January 2027?
January is the end of the summer holidays. Most states go back in the last week of January or the first week of February. 8 of 8 states and territories have school holidays in January in this period.
| State | Break | Holidays | Students return |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Summer holidays 2026–27 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Wed 3 Feb 2027 |
| Victoria | Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Thu 28 Jan 2027 |
| Queensland | Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 |
| Western Australia | Summer holidays 2026–27 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Sun 31 Jan 2027 | Mon 1 Feb 2027 |
| South Australia | Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 |
| Tasmania | Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Wed 3 Feb 2027 | Thu 4 Feb 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Mon 1 Feb 2027 | Tue 2 Feb 2027 |
| Northern Territory | Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Wed 27 Jan 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 January 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
Do teachers go back before students in January?
In some states they do. Victorian teachers start on Wednesday 27 January 2027 and Northern Territory teachers on Monday 25 January, and New South Wales students have school development days from 28 January to 2 February.
Is Australia Day in the school holidays?
Yes. Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January 2027, falls inside the summer holidays in every state, because the earliest return date is Wednesday 27 January. See the Australia Day page for the holiday dates.
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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