School Holidays by State
Looking for school holiday dates outside Western Australia? Use this page to find school holiday websites for Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and the national school holiday planner.
Each state and territory has its own school holiday dates, term dates and planning information, so it is important to check the correct website for the location you need.
Next WA school holidays
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Australian school holiday websites by state
Use the links below to find school holiday dates and planning information for each Australian state and territory.
Quick answer: where can I find school holidays for each state?
Use the state links below to view school holiday dates for Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. For a national starting point, use the Australia School Holiday Planner.
QLD School Holidays
Find Queensland school holiday dates, term dates and planning information for families across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland.
NSW School Holidays
Find NSW school holiday dates, term dates and planning information for Sydney, regional NSW and families across New South Wales.
VIC School Holidays
Find Victorian school holiday dates, term dates and planning information for Melbourne, regional Victoria and families across the state.
SA School Holidays
Find South Australian school holiday dates, term dates and planning information for Adelaide and families across SA.
WA School Holidays
You are currently on the WA School Holidays website. Use this site for Western Australian school holiday dates, term dates and family planning information.
TAS School Holidays
Find Tasmanian school holiday dates, term dates and planning information for Hobart, Launceston and families across Tasmania.
NT School Holidays
Find Northern Territory school holiday dates, term dates and planning information for Darwin, Alice Springs and NT families.
ACT School Holidays
Find ACT school holiday dates, term dates and planning information for Canberra families and the wider ACT region.
Australia School Holiday Planner
Use the national planner as a starting point for Australian school holiday dates, state selection and school holiday planning across the country.
State school holiday links table
This table gives a simple list of the school holiday websites in the network.
| Location | Website | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland | schoolholidaysqld.com.au | QLD school holidays, term dates and family planning. |
| New South Wales | schoolholidaysnsw.com.au | NSW school holidays, term dates and family planning. |
| Victoria | schoolholidaysvic.com.au | VIC school holidays, term dates and family planning. |
| South Australia | saschoolholidays.com.au | SA school holidays, term dates and family planning. |
| Western Australia | waschoolholidays.com.au | WA school holidays, term dates and family planning. |
| Tasmania | tasschoolholidays.com.au | TAS school holidays, term dates and family planning. |
| Northern Territory | schoolholidaysnt.com.au | NT school holidays, term dates and family planning. |
| Australian Capital Territory | schoolholidaysact.com.au | ACT school holidays, term dates and family planning. |
| Australia | schoolholidayplanner.com.au | National school holiday planning and state selection. |
Important: School holiday dates vary by state and territory. Always check the correct location, and confirm exact student-free days or school-specific dates directly with your school.
Why school holiday dates differ by state
Australia does not use one single national school holiday calendar. Each state and territory sets its own school term dates and holiday periods, which means families should check the dates for the specific state or territory they need.
Different education systems
Each state and territory manages its own public school calendar, term dates and holiday breaks.
Different public holidays
Public holidays can affect school calendars, long weekends, travel demand and family planning in different locations.
Different school arrangements
Individual schools may have student-free days, development days, private school dates or local arrangements.
Helpful WA school holiday links
If you are planning within Western Australia, these pages may help.
School holidays by state FAQs
These answers cover common questions about Australian school holiday dates by state and territory.
Are school holidays the same across Australia?
No. School holiday dates differ by state and territory. Families should check the school holiday calendar for the relevant location.
Where can I find WA school holiday dates?
Use the WA School Holidays website for Western Australian school holiday dates, term dates, calculator tools and planning information.
Where can I find school holiday dates for other states?
Use the state links on this page to visit the relevant Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory or ACT school holiday website.
Should I check my school as well?
Yes. School holiday websites are helpful planning guides, but individual schools may have student-free days, development days or local arrangements.
Is there a national school holiday planner?
Yes. The Australia School Holiday Planner provides a national starting point for school holiday dates and state selection.
Need WA school holiday dates?
Use the WA School Holiday Calculator or view the WA school holiday dates by year.