WA School Holidays 2026: School Term Dates & Public Holidays

Getting ready for your school holidays in 2026? If you're located in Western Australia, we've listed the important dates you need to mark on your calendar for WA school terms as well as this year's public and school holidays.

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2026 WA School Holidays & School Term Dates

WA 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 day does school start in WA in 2026?

School starts in Western Australia on Monday, 2 February 2026. This is the first day of Term 1 after the summer holidays end on Sunday, 1 February 2026.

What are the school holiday and term dates for 2026 in WA?

In Western Australia, Term 1 runs from Monday, 2 February to Thursday, 2 April 2026, Term 2 runs from Monday, 20 April to Friday, 3 July 2026, Term 3 runs from Monday, 20 July to Friday, 25 September 2026 and Term 4 runs from Monday, 12 October to Thursday, 17 December 2026. The school holiday breaks are 3 April to 19 April for autumn, 4 July to 19 July for winter, 26 September to 11 October for spring and 18 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 for the summer break.

What are the dates for Easter holidays in 2026?

In WA, the Easter or autumn school holidays run from Friday, 3 April 2026 to Sunday, 19 April 2026. This break begins straight after Term 1 finishes on Thursday, 2 April 2026.

Will Anzac Day be a public holiday in 2026?

Yes, Anzac Day is a public holiday in Western Australia in 2026. It falls on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with an additional public holiday on Monday, 27 April 2026.

Is WA getting two more public holidays?

In 2026, there are two additional observed public holidays for Anzac Day on Monday, 27 April 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday, 28 December 2026 because both dates fall on a weekend.

When do the summer school holidays start in Western Australia in 2026?

The summer holidays in Western Australia start on Friday, 18 December 2026, after Term 4 ends on Thursday, 17 December 2026.

When are the spring school holidays in WA in 2026?

The spring school holidays in Western Australia run from Saturday, 26 September 2026 to Sunday, 11 October 2026.

What date do we start school in 2026?

For students in Western Australia, the 2026 school year begins on Monday, 2 February 2026.

When does Term 2 start in WA in 2026?

Term 2 in Western Australia starts on Monday, 20 April 2026 and finishes on Friday, 3 July 2026.

When does Term 3 start in WA in 2026?

Term 3 in Western Australia starts on Monday, 20 July 2026 and finishes on Friday, 25 September 2026.

When does Term 4 start in WA in 2026?

Term 4 starts on Monday, 12 October 2026 and finishes on Thursday, 17 December 2026.