About WA School Holidays
WA School Holidays is an independent planning guide created to help Western Australian families quickly find school holiday dates, term dates, school holiday calculators, activity ideas and practical planning information.
The goal is simple: make it easier for parents, carers and families to plan around the WA school year without digging through multiple pages or trying to count dates manually.
Next WA school holidays
Select a holiday period to view the dates.
What this website helps with
School holidays affect work schedules, childcare, family travel, school routines, sport, activity bookings and household planning. WA School Holidays brings the main information together in a format designed for everyday family use.
Quick answer: What is WA School Holidays?
WA School Holidays is an independent Western Australian school holiday planning website. It provides WA school holiday dates, term dates, a school holiday calculator, activity guides, childcare planning information and family holiday ideas.
School holiday dates
Find WA school holiday dates by year, including autumn, winter, spring and summer school holiday breaks.
Term date planning
View WA public school term dates and use them as a planning guide for the school year.
Calculator tools
Use the WA school holiday calculator to choose a holiday period and see the next matching break.
Activity ideas
Browse school holiday activity ideas for Perth and Western Australia, including free, rainy day and indoor options.
Childcare planning
Find general guidance on school holiday childcare, vacation care, OSHC and Child Care Subsidy links.
Family holiday ideas
Explore practical WA family getaway ideas, Perth staycations, short breaks and regional travel planning tips.
Independent planning guide
WA School Holidays is not a government website and is not operated by the Western Australian Department of Education. It is an independent information site designed to help families plan.
We simplify the dates
The site presents school holiday and term date information in a family-friendly format, with quick answers, tables and planning links.
We link to useful sources
Where useful, pages include links to official or practical external sources such as education, childcare, museum, tourism or activity websites.
We encourage checking locally
Families should always check directly with their school, provider or venue for exact dates, student-free days, bookings and current details.
Important: School holiday and term date information on this site is provided as a helpful planning guide. Individual schools may have student-free days, development days, local arrangements or private school dates that differ from the general public school calendar.
Who this site is for
WA School Holidays is designed for people who need clear school holiday information without unnecessary complexity.
Parents and carers
Check the next school holiday break, plan childcare, organise work leave and find activity ideas.
Families planning trips
Use WA school holiday dates to plan staycations, road trips, regional getaways and family holidays.
Grandparents and relatives
Check dates and plan visits, care days, outings or family activities during the school holidays.
Schools and community groups
Use the site as a broad reference point when planning activities, events or holiday programs.
Childcare and activity providers
Understand the school holiday periods that families are planning around and when programs may be needed.
Visitors to WA
Check when Western Australian school holidays may affect travel, accommodation, events and attractions.
Popular pages on WA School Holidays
These are some of the most useful pages to start with.
How to use this website
The site is built to make planning quicker. Start with the dates, then move into childcare, activities or travel depending on what your family needs.
1. Check the dates
Use the year pages or the WA School Holiday Calculator to confirm the holiday period you are planning for.
2. Plan the practical needs
Work out care, work leave, travel dates, family support and any school-specific details.
3. Choose activities or trips
Browse activity guides, free ideas, indoor options and family holiday ideas to build a realistic school holiday plan.
About WA School Holidays FAQs
These answers cover common questions about this site and how the information should be used.
Is WA School Holidays an official government website?
No. WA School Holidays is an independent planning website. It is not operated by the Western Australian Government or the WA Department of Education.
Can I rely on these dates for my child’s exact school attendance?
The dates are provided as a general planning guide. Always check directly with your school for exact attendance dates, student-free days, development days and local arrangements.
Does this site include private school dates?
The main date pages focus on WA public school term dates and school holiday periods. Private and independent schools may use different dates, so families should check directly with their school.
What is the WA School Holiday Calculator?
The calculator helps families choose a WA school holiday period and see the next matching holiday break and countdown.
How do I contact WA School Holidays?
You can use the contact page to send a message, suggest an update or report an issue with the website.
Ready to plan the next WA school holidays?
Start with the calculator or view the WA school holiday dates by year.