ACT School Holidays, Term Dates & Canberra School Holiday Planning
Find ACT school holiday dates, school term information and useful planning links for families in Canberra and across the Australian Capital Territory.
Use the calculator to check how many days are left until the next school holidays, then jump through to the year or holiday guide you need.
ACT School Holiday Calculator
Select your state or territory and calculate the days until the next school holiday period.
ACT School Holiday Calculator
Find out how many days are left until the next ACT school holiday break.
Dates are based on ACT public school term dates. Private, Catholic and independent schools may vary.
School Holidays ACT
School Holidays ACT helps parents, carers, students and families quickly find school holiday and term date information for the Australian Capital Territory.
The site is designed to make planning easier, whether you are organising childcare, booking annual leave, planning a Canberra day trip, arranging tutoring, or checking when the next school break begins.
You can browse individual ACT school holiday year pages from 2026 through to 2030, use the school holiday calculator, or explore seasonal guides for Easter, winter, spring and Christmas school holidays.
Quick answer
The ACT school year is generally divided into four terms, with school holiday breaks after Terms 1, 2 and 3, plus the longer summer holiday period after Term 4.
For the most useful result, choose the year you need below or use the calculator to see how close the next break is.
ACT School Holiday Dates by Year
Choose a year below to view the ACT school holiday and term date information for that year.
Popular ACT School Holiday Planning Pages
These pages help the site go beyond date listings and become a useful Canberra school holiday planning resource.
ACT School Term Dates
A simple term dates page for families searching for the start and end of each ACT school term.
View ACT term datesSchool Holiday Calculator
Calculate how many days are left until the next school holiday period.
Use the calculatorCanberra Holiday Activities
Ideas for things to do with kids during the school holidays in Canberra and nearby areas.
Explore activitiesEaster School Holidays ACT
Plan ahead for the autumn school holiday break and Easter long weekend.
View Easter holidaysWinter School Holidays ACT
Find winter break dates and practical ideas for colder Canberra school holidays.
View winter holidaysChristmas School Holidays ACT
Plan the long summer break, Christmas period and start of the next school year.
View Christmas holidaysACT school holiday resources
Use these internal links to move between the main date pages, seasonal pages and planning guides.
ACT School Holiday FAQs
Quick answers for common school holiday and term date questions.
Where can I find ACT school holidays by year?
You can use the year links on this page to view ACT school holidays from 2024 through to 2030. Each year page should include the relevant ACT term dates, school holiday breaks and planning notes.
Are ACT school holiday dates the same for every school?
Not always. ACT public school dates are the main reference point, but Catholic and independent schools may set different student attendance days, pupil-free days or end-of-term arrangements.
What is the best page for the next ACT school holidays?
The fastest option is to use the school holiday calculator. For full date details, choose the relevant year page, such as the ACT School Holidays 2026 page.
Should the home page list every school holiday date?
The home page should guide users to the right year, calculator or seasonal page. Full date tables are better placed on the individual year pages to avoid duplicating the same content across the site.
What areas does this site cover?
This site focuses on the Australian Capital Territory, including Canberra families looking for ACT school holiday dates, ACT school term dates and local holiday planning information.
Start planning the next ACT school holidays
Choose your year, check the calculator, then use the ACT school holiday guides to plan leave, childcare, travel, activities and family time.