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Australian Capital Territory school term dates 2029
Term dates for ACT government schools. Independent, Catholic and private schools may vary.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 6 February 2029 | 13 April 2029 | 9w 3d |
| Term 2 | 1 May 2029 | 6 July 2029 | 9w 3d |
| Term 3 | 24 July 2029 | 28 September 2029 | 9w 3d |
| Term 4 | 16 October 2029 | 21 December 2029 | 9w 3d |
Australian Capital Territory school holidays 2029
School holiday breaks between each school term.
| Holiday break | Starts | Ends | Length / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 14 April 2029 | 30 April 2029 | 17 days |
| Winter school holidays | 7 July 2029 | 23 July 2029 | 17 days |
| Spring school holidays | 29 September 2029 | 15 October 2029 | 17 days |
| Summer school holidays | 22 December 2029 | 4 February 2030 | 45 days |
Australian Capital Territory school holidays by year
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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 2029 school calendar
Download the Australian Capital Territory 2029 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.