School holidays · Australia
Australian Capital Territory school holidays 2026 and 2027
The next school holiday in Australian Capital Territory is Summer school holidays, from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Monday 1 February 2027 (45 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026 and 2027 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 school holidays | Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Mon 20 Apr 2026 | 18 |
| Term 2 school holidays | Sat 4 Jul 2026 | Mon 20 Jul 2026 | 17 |
| Term 3 school holidays | Sat 26 Sep 2026 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | 17 |
| Summer school holidays | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Mon 1 Feb 2027 | 45 |
School year 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 school holidays | Sat 10 Apr 2027 | Tue 27 Apr 2027 | 18 |
| Term 2 school holidays | Sat 3 Jul 2027 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 | 17 |
| Term 3 school holidays | Sat 25 Sep 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | 17 |
| Summer school holidays | Sat 18 Dec 2027 | Fri 31 Dec 2027 | 14 |
Public holidays in Australian Capital Territory, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day Observed |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Canberra Day |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 | Easter Saturday |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Mon 26 Apr 2027 | ANZAC Day Observed |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Reconciliation Day |
| Mon 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday |
| Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Labour Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is Summer school holidays 2026 in Australian Capital Territory?
Summer school holidays 2026 in Australian Capital Territory is from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Monday 1 February 2027, 45 days including weekends.
When is Term 1 school holidays 2027 in Australian Capital Territory?
Term 1 school holidays 2027 in Australian Capital Territory is from Saturday 10 April 2027 to Tuesday 27 April 2027, 18 days including weekends.
When is Term 2 school holidays 2027 in Australian Capital Territory?
Term 2 school holidays 2027 in Australian Capital Territory is from Saturday 3 July 2027 to Monday 19 July 2027, 17 days including weekends.
When is Term 3 school holidays 2027 in Australian Capital Territory?
Term 3 school holidays 2027 in Australian Capital Territory is from Saturday 25 September 2027 to Monday 11 October 2027, 17 days including weekends.
When is Summer school holidays 2027 in Australian Capital Territory?
Summer school holidays 2027 in Australian Capital Territory is from Saturday 18 December 2027 to Friday 31 December 2027, 14 days including weekends.
Can I add the Australian Capital Territory school holidays to my calendar?
Yes. Subscribe to the free calendar feed https://api.holibase.org/v1/school-holidays/AU.ics?subdivision=AU-ACT&lang=en in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. It updates by itself.
Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
| 2027 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
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