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Northern Territory School Holidays 2026 & Term Dates

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2026 Northern Territory School Term Dates

Use the table below as the main reference for Northern Territory 2026 school term dates.

TermStartsEnds
Term 129 January 20262 April 2026
Term 214 April 202619 June 2026
Term 314 July 202618 September 2026
Term 46 October 202611 December 2026

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School Holidays NT 2026

These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Northern Territory for 2026. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.

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Autumn school holidays

Between Term 1 and Term 2
3 April 2026 – 13 April 2026
11
days off
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Winter school holidays

Between Term 2 and Term 3
20 June 2026 – 13 July 2026
24
days off
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Spring school holidays

Between Term 3 and Term 4
19 September 2026 – 5 October 2026
17
days off
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Summer school holidays

After Term 4 2026
12 December 2026 – 26 January 2027
46
days off

Plain-English summary for Northern Territory 2026

Northern Territory school students generally have four school terms in 2026, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.

  • School year starts: 29 January 2026.
  • School year ends: 11 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 NT 2026 school calendar

Download the Northern Territory 2026 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.

Download iCal (.ics) Calendar help

28 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 Northern Territory

Northern Territory public holidays include regional show days and part-day holidays. Regional entries may not apply across the whole territory.

Public holidayDateNotes
New Year’s DayThursday, 1 January 2026Statewide public holiday.
Australia DayMonday, 26 January 2026Statewide public holiday.
Good FridayFriday, 3 April 2026Statewide public holiday.
Day after Good FridaySaturday, 4 April 2026Statewide public holiday.
Easter SundaySunday, 5 April 2026Statewide public holiday.
Easter MondayMonday, 6 April 2026Statewide public holiday.
ANZAC DaySaturday, 25 April 2026Statewide public holiday.
May DayMonday, 4 May 2026Statewide public holiday.
King’s BirthdayMonday, 8 June 2026Statewide public holiday.
Alice Springs Show DayFriday, 3 July 2026Regional/local show holiday; check your local area.
Tennant Creek Show DayFriday, 10 July 2026Regional/local show holiday; check your local area.
Katherine Show DayFriday, 17 July 2026Regional/local show holiday; check your local area.
Darwin Show DayFriday, 24 July 2026Regional/local show holiday; check your local area.
Picnic DayMonday, 3 August 2026Statewide public holiday.
Borroloola Show DayFriday, 14 August 2026Regional/local show holiday; check your local area.
Christmas Eve (part day)Thursday, 24 December 2026Part-day holiday; confirm official times.
Christmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026Statewide public holiday.
Boxing DaySaturday, 26 December 2026Statewide public holiday.
Boxing Day HolidayMonday, 28 December 2026Additional public holiday.
New Year’s Eve (part day)Thursday, 31 December 2026Part-day holiday; confirm official times.

Use this table as a planning guide only. Confirm public holidays, regional holidays and school-specific arrangements with the official NT government source and your school.

Frequently asked questions about 2026 school dates

When do Northern Territory schools go back in 2026?

The first day of Term 1 starts on 29 January 2026.

When are school holidays NT 2026?

School holidays NT 2026 are the breaks listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on 11 December 2026.

What are the term dates Northern Territory 2026?

Term dates Northern Territory 2026 are: Term 1 runs from 29 January 2026 to 2 April 2026, Term 2 runs from 14 April 2026 to 19 June 2026, Term 3 runs from 14 July 2026 to 18 September 2026, Term 4 runs from 6 October 2026 to 11 December 2026.

Are these dates the same for every Northern Territory school?

No. These dates are based on Northern Territory government schools. Independent, private and Catholic schools may set different student dates or pupil-free days.

Northern Territory school holidays by year

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Compare 2026 school term dates and school holidays across other Australian states and territories.

Last updated: 27 June 2026