ACT Public School Holidays and Term Dates 2025
Plan your school year with our handy guide
Key dates for ACT school students for 2025
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 1 |
| Australia Day | Jan 27 | |
| Feb | Term 1 starts | Feb 3 |
| Mar | Canberra Day |
Mar 10 |
| Term 1 finishes | Apr 11 | |
| Apr | Autumn holidays | Apr 12-28 |
| Easter Weekend | Apr 18-21 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 29 | |
| Jun | Reconciliation Day | Jun 2 |
| King's Birthday | Jun 9 | |
| Jul | Term 2 finishes | Jul 4 |
| Winter holidays | Jul 6 - 21 | |
| Term 3 starts | Jul 22 | |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 26 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 27-Oct 13 | |
| Oct | Labour day | Oct 6 |
| Term 4 starts | Oct 14 | |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 17 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 18-Jan 31 | |
| 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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