ACT School Holidays 2026: School Term Dates & Public Holidays

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2026 ACT School Holidays & School Term Dates

ACT Public Holidays 2026

For the public holiday dates for other Australian states, please read our our complete 2026 public holiday article.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ACT school holidays for 2026?

The ACT school holidays 2026 are scheduled as follows:

• Autumn school holidays run from Friday 3 April 2026 to Monday 20 April 2026

• Winter school holidays run from Saturday 4 July 2026 to Monday 20 July 2026

• Spring school holidays run from Saturday 26 September 2026 to Monday 12 October 2026

• Summer school holidays begin on Saturday 19 December 2026 and continue until late January or early February 2027, depending on whether students are new or returning.

What are the 2026 ACT term dates?

For ACT school term calendar in 2026, the term dates are:

• Term 1 from Friday 30 January 2026 for new students and Monday 2 February 2026 for returning students, ending Thursday 2 April 2026.

• Term 2 runs from Tuesday 21 April 2026 to Friday 3 July 2026

• Term 3 runs from Tuesday 21 July 2026 to Friday 25 September 2026

• Term 4 runs from Tuesday 13 October 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026

When does Term 1 2026 start and finish in ACT?

Term 1 starts on Friday 30 January 2026 for new students and Monday 2 February 2026 for returning students. Term 1 finishes on Thursday 2 April 2026.

When does Term 2 2026 start and finish in ACT?

Term 2 starts on Tuesday 21 April 2026 and finishes on Friday 3 July 2026. There is also a student-free day on Monday 20 April 2026 before students return to school.

When does Term 3 2026 start and finish in ACT?

Term 3 starts on Tuesday 21 July 2026 and finishes on Friday 25 September 2026. A student-free day is scheduled for Monday 20 July 2026 before the term begins.

When does Term 4 2026 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.

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

The school holiday and school term dates for 2026 provided are for publicc schools in the standard ACT school calendar. Some private schools in ACT may set slightly different pupil-free days, term start dates or holiday arrangements, so it is best for families to also confirm dates directly with their child’s school.