Quick answer
September 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 September 2027?
The September school holidays are the spring break, and in 2027 every state and territory has at least part of its break in late September. 8 of 8 states and territories have school holidays in September 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 September 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
Why are the spring holidays in September and October?
The break sits between Terms 3 and 4, so some states finish Term 3 on Friday 17 September and others on Friday 24 September. The break then runs into early October.
When do students go back after the spring holidays?
Students go back between Monday 4 October and Tuesday 12 October 2027, depending on the 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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