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NT School Holidays 2024: School Term Dates & Public Holidays

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2023-12-10

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Planning your school holidays in 2024? Make sure to mark your calendars with the key dates for public and school holidays in the Northern Territory.


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

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2024 NT School Holidays & School Term Dates

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

  • Tuesday, 30 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

  • Tuesday, 16 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

  • Tuesday, 16 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

  • Tuesday, 8 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.


See 2024 Gunbalanya School Calendar


 


NT Public Holidays 2024


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


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



Frequently Asked Questions


When does Term 1 start and finish in NT?


Term 1 starts from Tuesday, 30 January 2024 and finishes on Friday, 5 April 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 29 January 2024.



When does Term 2 start and finish in NT?


Term 2 starts from Tuesday, 16 April 2024 and finishes on Friday, 21 June 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 15 April 2024.



When does Term 3 start and finish in NT?


Term 3 starts from Tuesday, 16 July 2024 and finishes on Friday, 20 September 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 15 July 2024.



When does Term 4 start and finish in NT?


Term 4 starts from Tuesday, 8 October 2024 and finishes on Thursday, 12 December 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 7 October 2024.



When are the school holidays in NT 2024?


Northern Territory school holidays in 2024 are from 6 April - 14 April (Term 1 holidays), 22 June - 15 July (Term 2 holidays) and 21 September - 6 October. The end of year holidays (summer holidays) begin on 14 December 2024.


How long is the summer holiday break in the Northern Territory for 2024-2025?


The summer holiday break in the Northern Territory for the 2024-2025 period lasts approximately six weeks. It begins on Saturday, 14 December 2024, and ends on Tuesday, 28 January 2025.



How can parents prepare for the holidays?


You can prepare for the NT school holidays by planning activities and outings. We recommend checking local community programs and events that can provide engaging activities for your family during the term break and on public holidays.



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