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ACT School Holidays 2024: School Term Dates & Public Holidays

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2023-12-10

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Looking to make plans in 2024? Mark your calendars with the 2024 dates for Australian Capital Territory school holidays and public holidays.


⬇️ Download your free 2024 calendar for school holidays & term dates.

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2024 ACT School Holidays & School Term Dates

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

  • Tuesday, 30 January 2024 (Term 1 Start for New Students)

  • Wednesday, 31 January 2024 (Term 1 Start for Returning Students)

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

  • Tuesday, 30 April 2024 (Term 2 Start)

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

  • Tuesday, 23 July 2024 (Term 3 Start)

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, 15 October 2024 (Term 4 Start)

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

2024-2025 Christmas Holidays

(Summer Holidays)

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Sunday, 2 February 2025


 

ACT Public Holidays 2024


For the public holiday dates for other Australian states, please read our our complete 2024 public holiday article.

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



Frequently Asked Questions



When does Term 1 start and finish in ACT?


Term 1 starts from Tuesday, 30 January 2024 (New Students) and Wednesday, 31 January 2024 (Returning Students) finishes on Friday, 12 April 2024.


There is a student-free day on Monday, 29 January 2024.



When does Term 2 start and finish in ACT?


Term 2 starts on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 and finishes on Friday, 5 July 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 29 April 2024.



When does Term 3 start and finish in ACT?


Term 3 starts on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 and finishes on Friday, 27 September 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 22 July 2024.



When does Term 4 start and finish in ACT?


Term 4 starts on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 and finishes on Tuesday, 17 December 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 14 October 2024.



When are the school holidays in NSW ACT?


The ACT school holiday dates in 2024 are from 13 April - 28 April (Term 1 holidays), 6 July - 21 July (Term 2 holidays) and 28 September - 13 October. The end of year holidays (summer holidays) begin on 18 December 2024.



Are there any differences in school holiday dates for private and public schools in the ACT?


Generally, public and private schools in the ACT follow the same term dates set by the ACT Education Department (Directorate). However, some private or independent schools may have slight variations in their academic calendars, including differences in the start and end dates of terms or holidays. It is advisable to check directly with the specific school for any deviations.



What are the student-free days in the ACT school calendar for 2024?


The student-free days in ACT 2024 fall on Monday, 29 January 2024, Monday, 29 April 2024, Monday, 22 July 2024 and Monday, 14 October 2024. These days are typically used for staff development and planning.



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