School holidays Australia 2027: winter break and end of year
| State | Winter holidays | Last day of Term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | July 3, 2027 to July 19, 2027 | December 17, 2027 |
| VIC | June 26, 2027 to July 11, 2027 | December 17, 2027 |
| QLD | June 26, 2027 to July 11, 2027 | December 10, 2027 |
| WA | July 3, 2027 to July 18, 2027 | December 16, 2027 |
| SA | July 3, 2027 to July 18, 2027 | December 10, 2027 |
| TAS | July 3, 2027 to July 18, 2027 | December 16, 2027 |
| ACT | July 3, 2027 to July 19, 2027 | December 17, 2027 |
| NT | June 19, 2027 to July 12, 2027 | December 9, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
Are school holidays the same in every state of Australia?
No. Each state and territory sets its own government school terms. The summer holidays all cover Christmas and January, but the start of Term 1 and the timing of the autumn, winter and spring breaks differ by up to two weeks.
When do school holidays start in 2026?
See the table above: it shows the next school holidays in every state, from each education department's calendar.
Which state goes back to school first?
In 2027, QLD government schools start Term 1 first. Check your state page for the exact first day for students.
Sources: NSW Department of Education, Victorian Government (vic.gov.au), Queensland Department of Education, WA Department of Education, SA Department for Education, Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP), ACT Government (Education Directorate), Northern Territory Government (NT.GOV.AU). Government school dates, last checked November 2026.