Checking today’s school term status...
This status is calculated from the official term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
Australian Capital Territory school term dates 2028
Term dates for ACT government schools. Independent, Catholic and private schools may vary.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 8 February 2028 | 7 April 2028 | 8w 3d |
| Term 2 | 26 April 2028 | 7 July 2028 | 10w 2d |
| Term 3 | 25 July 2028 | 29 September 2028 | 9w 3d |
| Term 4 | 17 October 2028 | 22 December 2028 | 9w 3d |
Australian Capital Territory school holidays 2028
School holiday breaks between each school term.
| Holiday break | Starts | Ends | Length / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 8 April 2028 | 25 April 2028 | 18 days |
| Winter school holidays | 8 July 2028 | 24 July 2028 | 17 days |
| Spring school holidays | 30 September 2028 | 16 October 2028 | 17 days |
| Summer school holidays | 23 December 2028 | 5 February 2029 | 45 days |
Australian Capital Territory school holidays by year
Move between available ACT year pages.
Public Holidays
Use this section as a public holiday planning reminder. Confirm statewide and regional public holidays through the official government source before booking leave, travel or childcare.
Frequently asked questions
Are these dates for every school?
These dates are for government schools. Non-government schools may set different student dates.
Should I confirm with my school?
Yes. Always confirm pupil-free days, development days and local variations with your own school.
Download and print ACT 2028 school calendar
Download the Australian Capital Territory 2028 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
8 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.
Source and disclaimer
Source: ACT official school dates/source page. Please refer to the official source and your school for final confirmation. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions.