Quick answer
Northern Territory school holidays in 2027: autumn Sat 3 Apr – Sun 11 Apr 2027; winter Sat 19 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027; spring Sat 18 Sep – Sun 3 Oct 2027. Term 1 starts Wed 27 Jan 2027 and Term 4 ends Fri 10 Dec 2027.
When are the NT school holidays in 2027?
The Northern Territory school holidays in 2027 are the autumn break (Sat 3 Apr – Sun 11 Apr 2027), the winter break (Sat 19 Jun – Sun 11 Jul 2027) and the spring break (Sat 18 Sep – Sun 3 Oct 2027), followed by the summer holidays from late 2027.
| Break | Holidays start | Holidays end | Students return | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | 46 |
| Autumn holidays | Sat 3 Apr 2027 | Sun 11 Apr 2027 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | 9 |
| Winter holidays | Sat 19 Jun 2027 | Sun 11 Jul 2027 | Mon 12 Jul 2027 | 23 |
| Spring holidays | Sat 18 Sep 2027 | Sun 3 Oct 2027 | Mon 4 Oct 2027 | 16 |
| Summer holidays 2027–28 | Sat 11 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 46 days.
How many days until school goes back in the Northern Territory?
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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 NT school term dates for 2027?
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks | School days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 10 | 46 |
| Term 2 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 18 Jun 2027 | 10 | 47 |
| Term 3 | Mon 12 Jul 2027 | Fri 17 Sep 2027 | 10 | 49 |
| Term 4 | Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 | 10 | 50 |
School days are the weekdays in each term after taking out statewide public holidays, about 192 across the year. School development days are not counted, so your school's number may be a little lower.
When do the NT school holidays start after Term 4 in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 in 2026 is Fri 11 Dec 2026. The summer holidays then run until Tue 26 Jan 2027, and students are back on Wed 27 Jan 2027. That is 46 days off counting weekends.
Do all NT schools follow these dates?
Teachers start Term 1 on Monday 25 January 2027. Gunbalanya School sets its own term dates, so check with the school.
Which public holidays fall in NT school terms in 2027?
Weekday public holidays in Northern 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
- 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 Term 2
- May Day: Mon 3 May 2027, in Term 2
- King's Birthday: Mon 14 Jun 2027, in Term 2
- Picnic Day: Mon 2 Aug 2027, in Term 3
- 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 Northern Territory, so Easter does not extend a school break.
Frequently asked questions
When are the school holidays in NT in 2027?
The 2027 school holidays in NT are autumn Sat 3 Apr – Sun 11 Apr, winter Sat 19 Jun – Sun 11 Jul and spring Sat 18 Sep – Sun 3 Oct. The table above shows the day students return after each break.
When does school go back in NT in 2027?
Term 1 starts on Wed 27 Jan 2027. After the autumn, winter and spring breaks students return on Mon 12 Apr 2027, Mon 12 Jul 2027 and Mon 4 Oct 2027.
When do NT schools finish in 2027?
Term 4 ends on Fri 10 Dec 2027. The 2027–28 summer holidays start the next day.
Is Easter in the school holidays in NT in 2027?
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in Northern Territory, so Easter does not extend a school break.
How many school days are there in NT in 2027?
About 192 weekdays fall inside the four terms after taking out statewide public holidays.
Do private and Catholic schools in NT 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 Northern Territory
See NT public holidays 2027, the long weekends in 2027, September school holidays and when school goes back. Add these dates to your phone with the NT calendar file, or compare all states.