Here are the key dates for ACT school students. Remember to check with your school regarding additional pupil-free days. Private and independent school dates will vary.
| Event | Dates | |
| Jan | New Year's Day | Jan 1 |
| School holidays | Jan 1-29 | |
| Australia Day | Jan 26 | |
|
Term 1 starts |
Jan 30 |
|
| Mar | Canberra Day | Mar 13 |
| Apr |
Term 1 finishes | Apr 7 |
| School holidays | Apr 8-25 | |
| Easter weekend | Apr 14-17 | |
| ANZAC day | Apr 25 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 26 | |
| May |
NAPLAN (Yr 3, 5, 7, 9) |
May 9-11 |
| Jun |
Queen's Birthday | Jun 12 |
| Term 2 ends | Jun 30 | |
| Jul | School holidays | Jul 1-Jul 16 |
| Term 3 starts | July 17 | |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 22 |
| School holidays | Sep 23-Oct 8 | |
| Family and Community Day | Sep 25 | |
| Oct | Labour day | Oct 2 |
| Term 4 starts | Oct 9 | |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 15 |
| Christmas day | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing day | Dec 26 |
What about school holidays and term dates for 2018? Get them here:
