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Here are the key dates for Northern Territory 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 | Jan 31 | |
| Mar | NAPLAN (Yr 3, 5, 7, 9) |
Mar 15-27 |
| Apr | Term 1 finishes | Apr 6 |
| Easter weekend | Apr 7-10 | |
| Autumn holidays | Apr 7-16 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 17 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| May | May Day | May 1 |
| Jun |
Queen's Birthday | Jun 12 |
| Term 2 finishes | Jun 23 | |
| Winter holidays | Jun 24-Jul 17 | |
| Jul | Term 3 starts | Jul 18 |
| Aug | Picnic Day | Aug 7 |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 22 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 23-Oct 8 | |
| Oct | Term 4 starts | Oct 9 |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 15 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 15-Jan 29 | |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26 |
Check the dates of the rest of Australia's States and Territories here.
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