Stay on top of the 2024 school year with our comprehensive list of public school term, student-free, school holiday and national public holiday dates. Available for all Australian states and territories (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia & Tasmania).
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School Term & Holiday Dates by State
Important Notice
There may be minor variations in dates between schools, particularly with regard to end-of-year and pupil-free days. We recommend checking and confirming with your school directly about specific dates and holidays.
ACT School Term Dates & Public Holidays 2024
2024 ACT School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 16 December 2023 | Sunday, 28 January 2024 |
Term 1 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 29 January 2024
| Friday, 12 April 2024 |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Saturday, 13 April 2024 | Sunday, 28 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 29 April 2024
| Friday, 5 July 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Saturday, 6 July 2024 | Sunday, 21 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 22 July 2024
| Friday, 27 September 2024 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 28 September 2024 | Sunday, 13 October 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 14 October 2024
| Tuesday, 17 December 2024 |
2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Wednesday, 18 December 2024 | Sunday, 2 February 2025 |
NSW School Term Dates & Public Holidays 2024
2024 NSW School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Wednesday, 20 December 2023 (EASTERN NSW) Wednesday, 20 December 2023 (WESTERN NSW) | Sunday, 28 January 2024 (EASTERN NSW) Monday, 5 February 2024 (WESTERN NSW) |
Term 1 2024 | School Development Days (Student-Free) on Tuesday, 30 January & Wednesday, 31 January 2024
| Friday, 12 April 2024 (EASTERN NSW) Friday 12 April 2024 (WESTERN NSW) |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Monday, 15 April 2024 | Friday, 26 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | School Development Day (Student-Free) on Monday, 29 April 2024
| Friday, 5 July 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Monday, 8 July 2024 | Friday, 19 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | School Development Day (Student-Free) on Monday, 22 July 2024
| Friday, 27 September 2024 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Monday, 30 September 2024 | Friday, 11 October 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Monday, 14 October 2024 | School Development Days on Thursday, 19 December & Friday, 20 December 2024
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2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Monday, 23 December 2024 (EASTERN NSW) Monday, 23 December 2024 (WESTERN NSW) | Thursday, 30 January 2025 (EASTERN NSW) Thursday, 6 February 2025 (WESTERN NSW) |
NT School Term Dates & Public Holidays 2024
2024 NT School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 16 December 2023 | Sunday, 28 January 2024 |
Term 1 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 29 January 2024
| Friday, 5 April 2024 |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Saturday, 6 April 2024 | Sunday, 14 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 15 April 2024
| Friday, 21 June 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Saturday, 22 June 2024 | Monday, 15 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 15 July 2024
| Friday, 20 September 2024 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Sunday, 6 October 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 7 October 2024
| Thursday, 12 December 2024 |
2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Tuesday, 29 January 2025 |
For students attending Gunbalanya School, please refer to the flexible school calendar below to determine the correct school term and holiday dates.
QLD School Term Dates & Public Holidays 2024
2024 QLD School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 9 December 2023 | Sunday, 21 January 2024 |
Term 1 2024 | Monday, 22 January 2024 | Thursday, 28 March 2024 |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Friday, 29 March 2024 | Sunday, 14 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | Monday, 15 April 2024 | Friday, 21 June 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Saturday, 22 June 2024 | Sunday, 7 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | Monday, 8 July 2024 | Student-Free Day on Friday, 30 August 2024
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Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 14 September 2024 | Sunday, 29 September 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Monday, 30 September 2024 | Friday, 13 December 2024 |
2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Monday, 27 January 2025 |
SA School Term Dates & Public Holidays 2024
2024 SA School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 16 December 2023 | Sunday, 28 January 2024 |
Term 1 2024 | Monday, 29 January 2024 | Friday, 12 April 2024 |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Saturday, 13 April 2024 | Sunday, 28 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | Monday, 29 April 2024 | Friday, 5 July 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Saturday, 6 July 2024 | Sunday, 21 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | Monday, 22 July 2024 | Friday, 27 September 2024 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 28 September 2024 | Sunday, 13 October 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Monday, 14 October 2024 | Friday, 13 December 2024 |
2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Monday, 27 January 2025 |
TAS School Term Dates & Public Holidays 2024
2024 TAS School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Friday, 22 December 2023 | Wednesday, 7 February 2024 |
Term 1 2024 | Thursday, 8 February 2024 | Friday, 12 April 2024 |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Saturday, 14 April 2024 | Sunday, 28 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | Monday, 29 April 2024 | Friday, 5 July 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Saturday, 6 July 2024 | Sunday, 21 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | Monday, 22 July 2024 | Friday, 27 September 2024 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 28 September 2024 | Sunday, 13 October 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Monday, 14 October 2024 | Thursday, 19 December 2024 |
2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Friday, 20 December 2024 | Tuesday, 4 February 2025 |
VIC School Term Dates & Public Holidays 2024
2024 VIC School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Thursday, 21 December 2023 | Sunday, 28 January 2024 |
Term 1 2024 |
| Thursday, 28 March 2024 |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Friday, 29 March 2024 | Sunday, 14 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | Monday, 15 April 2024 | Friday, 28 June 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Saturday, 29 June 2024 | Sunday, 14 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | Monday, 15 July 2024 | Friday, 20 September 2024 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Sunday, 6 October 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Monday, 7 October 2024 | Friday, 20 December 2024 |
2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 21 December 2024 |
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WA School Term Dates & Public Holidays 2024
2024 WA School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Friday, 15 December 2023 | Tuesday, 30 January 2024 |
Term 1 2024 | Wednesday, 31 January 2024 | Thursday, 28 March 2024 |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Friday, 29 March 2024 | Sunday, 14 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | Monday, 15 April 2024 | Friday, 28 June 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Sunday, 29 June 2024 | Sunday, 14 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | Monday, 15 July 2024 | Friday, 20 September 2024 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Sunday, 6 October 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Monday, 7 October 2024 | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Friday, 13 December 2024 | Tuesday, 4 February 2025 |
Overview of Australian National Public Holidays 2024
We've compiled a list of the recognised public holidays in Australia including New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Please note that Australian state and territory governments individually announce other public holidays such as the King's Birthday and Labour Day.
National Public Holidays for ALL STATES
2024 National Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
New Year's Eve | Tuesday, 31 December 2024 |
ACT Public Holidays 2024
2024 ACT Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Canberra Day | Monday, 11 March 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
Reconciliation Day | Monday, 27 May 2024 |
King’s Birthday | Monday, 10 June 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
NSW Public Holidays 2024
2024 NSW Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
King's Birthday | Monday, 10 June 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
NT Public Holidays 2024
2024 NT Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
May Day | Monday, 6 May 2024 |
King's Birthday | Monday, 10 June 2024 |
Picnic Day | Monday, 5 August 2024 |
Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight) | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
New Year's Eve (from 7pm to midnight) | Tuesday, 31 December 2024 |
QLD Public Holidays 2024
2024 QLD Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday, 6 May 2024 |
Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane area only) | Wednesday, 14 August 2024 |
King’s Birthday | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
Christmas Eve (from 6pm to midnight) | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
SA Public Holidays 2024
2024 SA Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Adelaide Cup Day | Monday, 11 March 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
King's Birthday | Monday, 10 June 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
Christmas Eve (from 7pm to midnight) | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Proclamation Day public holiday / Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
New Year's Eve (from 7pm to midnight) | Tuesday, 31 December 2024 |
TAS Public Holidays 2024
2024 TAS Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Royal Hobart Regatta (only observed in certain areas of the state) | Monday, 12 February 2024 |
Eight Hours Day | Monday, 11 March 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Easter Tuesday (generally Tasmanian Public Service only) | Tuesday, 2 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
King's Birthday | Monday, 10 June 2024 |
Recreation Day (areas of the state that don’t observe Royal Hobart Regatta) | Monday, 4 November 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
VIC Public Holidays 2024
2024 VIC Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday, 11 March 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
King's Birthday | Monday, 10 June 2024 |
Friday before AFL Grand Final | Subject to AFL schedule (date TBC) |
Melbourne Cup | Tuesday, 5 November 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
WA Public Holidays 2024
2024 WA Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday, 4 March 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
Western Australia Day | Monday, 3 June 2024 |
King's Birthday (date may be different in some regional areas of WA) | Monday, 23 September 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
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