Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
3 April 2026 – 20 April 2026
18
days off
Australian Capital Territory School Holidays 2026 & Term Dates
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📅 2026 Australian Capital Territory School Term Dates
Use the table below as the main reference for Australian Capital Territory 2026 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 30 January 2026 | 2 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | 21 April 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | 21 July 2026 | 25 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | 13 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
🏖️ School Holidays ACT 2026
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Australian Capital Territory for 2026. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
4 July 2026 – 20 July 2026
17
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
26 September 2026 – 12 October 2026
17
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2026
19 December 2026 – 1 February 2027
45
days off
Plain-English summary for Australian Capital Territory 2026
Australian Capital Territory school students generally have four school terms in 2026, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: 30 January 2026.
- School year ends: 18 December 2026.
- Important note: Government, Catholic, independent and private schools may use different student dates, so families should confirm dates with their school.
The detailed term dates and school holiday tables above remain the main reference. This section is only a quick plain-English explanation.
Download and print ACT 2026 school calendar
Download the Australian Capital Territory 2026 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
23 calendar items included. The file includes available term dates, school holiday breaks and public holidays that appear on this page. Always confirm dates with the official source and your school.
2026 Public Holidays in Australian Capital Territory
ACT public holidays apply to the territory, but schools may still set staff development or student-free days separately.
| Public holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Canberra Day | Monday, 9 March 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| ANZAC Day Additional Holiday | Monday, 27 April 2026 | Additional public holiday. |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday, 1 June 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Labour Day | Monday, 5 October 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Boxing Day Additional Holiday | Monday, 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday. |
Use this table as a planning guide only. Confirm public holidays, regional holidays and school-specific arrangements with the official ACT government source and your school.
Frequently asked questions about 2026 school dates
When do Australian Capital Territory schools go back in 2026?
The first day of Term 1 starts on 30 January 2026.
When are school holidays ACT 2026?
School holidays ACT 2026 are the breaks listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on 18 December 2026.
What are the term dates Australian Capital Territory 2026?
Term dates Australian Capital Territory 2026 are: Term 1 runs from 30 January 2026 to 2 April 2026, Term 2 runs from 21 April 2026 to 3 July 2026, Term 3 runs from 21 July 2026 to 25 September 2026, Term 4 runs from 13 October 2026 to 18 December 2026.
Are these dates the same for every Australian Capital Territory school?
No. These dates are based on Australian Capital Territory government schools. Independent, private and Catholic schools may set different student dates or pupil-free days.