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Here are the key dates for ACT school students for 2023. 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 2 |
| Australia Day | Jan 26 | |
| Term 1 starts (new students) | Jan 30 | |
| Term 1 starts (continuing students) | Jan 31 | |
| Mar | Canberra Day |
Mar 13 |
| NAPLAN (Yr 3, 5, 7, 9) |
Mar 15 - 27 | |
| Apr | Term 1 finishes | Apr 6 |
| Autumn holidays | Apr 7 - 23 | |
| Easter Weekend | Apr 7 - 10 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 24 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| May | Reconciliation Day | May 29 |
| Jun | Queen's Birthday | Jun 12 |
| Term 2 finishes | Jun 30 | |
| Jul | Winter holidays | Jul 1 - 16 |
| Term 3 starts | Jul 17 | |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 22 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 23-Oct 8 | |
| Oct | Labour day | Oct 2 |
| Term 4 starts | Oct 9 | |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 15 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 16-Jan 28 | |
| Christmas Day holiday | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26 |
Check the dates of the rest of Australia's States and Territories here.
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