WA School Holidays 2025
View the Western Australian school holidays 2025, including WA public school term dates, autumn holidays, winter holidays, spring holidays and the summer school holiday break into 2026.
These dates are provided as a helpful planning guide for WA families. Private schools, independent schools and individual schools may have different student-free days or local arrangements.
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WA school holidays and term dates 2025
The table below shows the 2025 school terms and holiday breaks for Western Australian public school students.
Quick answer: When were the WA school holidays in 2025?
The main WA school holiday breaks in 2025 were Saturday 12 April to Sunday 27 April, Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July, Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October, and Friday 19 December 2025 to Sunday 1 February 2026.
| Period | WA 2025 Dates | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 5 February to Friday 11 April 2025 | First school term of the year. |
| Autumn school holidays | Saturday 12 April to Sunday 27 April 2025 | School holiday break |
| Term 2 | Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July 2025 | Second school term of the year. |
| Winter school holidays | Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July 2025 | School holiday break |
| Term 3 | Monday 21 July to Friday 26 September 2025 | Third school term of the year. |
| Spring school holidays | Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October 2025 | School holiday break |
| Term 4 | Monday 13 October to Thursday 18 December 2025 | Final school term of the year. |
| Summer school holidays | Friday 19 December 2025 to Sunday 1 February 2026 | School holiday break |
Important: These dates are intended as a general guide for Western Australian public school holidays. Individual schools may schedule student-free days or development days. Always check directly with your school if you need exact attendance dates.
WA school holiday breaks in 2025
Here is a simple breakdown of the four main WA school holiday periods in 2025.
Autumn school holidays
The autumn break followed Term 1 and included the April school holiday period.
Winter school holidays
The winter break followed Term 2 and was a popular time for holiday programs, indoor activities and family getaways.
Spring school holidays
The spring break followed Term 3 and was a useful period for Perth activities, day trips and outdoor family plans.
Summer school holidays
The summer holidays began after Term 4 and continued into the start of the 2026 school year.
Planning around the 2025 WA school holidays
The 2025 school holiday dates are useful as a reference for checking past childcare, work leave, family trips, sporting commitments, school holiday programs and local activities across Western Australia.
Check past dates
This archive page can help when checking past holiday timing, school records or previous planning notes.
Compare future dates
Compare the 2025 dates with upcoming WA school holiday pages if you are planning future breaks.
Check school variations
Individual schools may have had local arrangements, student-free days or development days outside the main term dates.
Confirm with your school
Always check your school calendar for student-free days, pupil-free days, exams, events and local variations.
Helpful WA school holiday links
Use these pages to keep planning your Western Australian school year and holiday breaks.
WA school holidays 2025 FAQs
These quick answers help parents, carers and families understand the 2025 WA school holiday dates.
When did WA schools start in 2025?
WA public school Term 1 started on Wednesday 5 February 2025.
When were the autumn school holidays in WA in 2025?
The WA autumn school holidays run from Saturday 12 April to Sunday 27 April 2025.
When were the winter school holidays in WA in 2025?
The WA winter school holidays run from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July 2025.
When were the spring school holidays in WA in 2025?
The WA spring school holidays run from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October 2025.
When did the 2025 WA summer school holidays start?
The WA summer school holidays started on Friday 19 December 2025 and continued until Sunday 1 February 2026.
Are private school holidays the same as WA public school holidays?
Not always. Private and independent schools may set different dates, student-free days or term arrangements. Check directly with your school for exact dates.
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