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Northern Territory school term dates 2027
Term dates for NT government schools. Independent, Catholic and private schools may vary.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 27 January 2027 | 2 April 2027 | 9w 2d |
| Term 2 | 13 April 2027 | 18 June 2027 | 9w 3d |
| Term 3 | 13 July 2027 | 17 September 2027 | 9w 3d |
| Term 4 | 5 October 2027 | 9 December 2027 | 9w 2d |
Northern Territory school holidays 2027
School holiday breaks between each school term.
| Holiday break | Starts | Ends | Length / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 3 April 2027 | 12 April 2027 | 10 days |
| Winter school holidays | 19 June 2027 | 12 July 2027 | 24 days |
| Spring school holidays | 18 September 2027 | 4 October 2027 | 17 days |
| Summer school holidays | 10 December 2027 | 24 January 2028 | 46 days |
Northern 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.
Other states and territories
Download and print NT 2027 school calendar
Download the Northern Territory 2027 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: NT 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.