Quick answer
July school holidays 2027: NT Sat 19 Jun to Sun 11 Jul; VIC and QLD Sat 26 Jun to Sun 11 Jul; WA, SA and TAS Sat 3 Jul to Sun 18 Jul; ACT Sat 3 Jul to Mon 19 Jul; NSW Mon 5 Jul to Fri 16 Jul.
Which states have school holidays in July 2027?
The July school holidays are the winter break. The Northern Territory, Victoria and Queensland break first, and the other states follow a week or two later. 8 of 8 states and territories have school holidays in July in this period.
| State | Break | Holidays | Students return |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Winter holidays | Mon 5 Jul – Fri 16 Jul 2027 | Tue 20 Jul 2027 |
| Victoria | Winter holidays | Sat 26 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027 | Mon 12 Jul 2027 |
| Queensland | Winter holidays | Sat 26 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027 | Mon 12 Jul 2027 |
| Western Australia | Winter holidays | Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 |
| South Australia | Winter holidays | Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 |
| Tasmania | Winter holidays | Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Winter holidays | Sat 3 Jul – Mon 19 Jul 2027 | Tue 20 Jul 2027 |
| Northern Territory | Winter holidays | Sat 19 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027 | Mon 12 Jul 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 July 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
Which states have the winter school holidays first?
The Northern Territory starts first, on Saturday 19 June 2027. Victoria and Queensland start on Saturday 26 June, and the other states follow on Saturday 3 July (New South Wales lists its holidays from Monday 5 July).
Are the winter school holidays two weeks everywhere?
Most are about two weeks long including the weekends on either side. The table shows the exact length in each state.
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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