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.
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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
| 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.
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.
