Plan your school year with our handy guide
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 holiday | Jan 3 |
| Australia Day | Jan 26 | |
| Term 1 starts (new students) | Jan 31 | |
| Feb | Term 1 starts (continuing students) | Feb 1 |
| Mar | Canberra Day |
Mar 14 |
| Apr | Term 1 finishes | Apr 8 |
| Autumn holidays | Apr 9-25 | |
| Easter Weekend | Apr 15-18 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 26 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| May | NAPLAN (Yr 3, 5, 7, 9) |
May 10-20 |
| Reconciliation Day | May 30 | |
| Jun | Queen's Birthday | Jun 13 |
| Jul | Term 2 finishes | Jul 1 |
| Winter holidays | Jul 2-17 | |
| Term 3 starts | Jul 18 | |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 23 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 24-Oct 9 | |
| Oct | Labour day | Oct 3 |
| Term 4 starts | Oct 10 | |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 16 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 17-Jan 29 | |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26 | |
| Christmas Day holiday | Dec 27 |
Check the dates of the rest of Australia's States and Territories here.
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