Quick answer
October school holidays 2027: VIC and NT Sat 18 Sep to Sun 3 Oct; QLD Sat 18 Sep to Mon 4 Oct; WA, SA and TAS Sat 25 Sep to Sun 10 Oct; ACT Sat 25 Sep to Mon 11 Oct; NSW Mon 27 Sep to Fri 8 Oct.
Which states have school holidays in October 2027?
Most of the spring school holidays end in early October. This page shows which states are still on holiday in October 2027 and when they return. 8 of 8 states and territories have school holidays in October in this period.
| State | Break | Holidays | Students return |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Spring holidays | Mon 27 Sep – Fri 8 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 |
| Victoria | Spring holidays | Sat 18 Sep – Sun 3 Oct 2027 | Mon 4 Oct 2027 |
| Queensland | Spring holidays | Sat 18 Sep – Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Tue 5 Oct 2027 |
| Western Australia | Spring holidays | Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 |
| South Australia | Spring holidays | Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 |
| Tasmania | Spring holidays | Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Spring holidays | Sat 25 Sep – Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Tue 12 Oct 2027 |
| Northern Territory | Spring holidays | Sat 18 Sep – Sun 3 Oct 2027 | Mon 4 Oct 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 October 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 are still on holiday in October?
All states have at least the first days of October in the holidays, and the later-finishing states are away until the second week of October.
Is there a long weekend in October?
Some states have one. See the October long weekend 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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See also: daylight saving dates, when the clocks change in the spring.