Australia School Holidays (2026)

The school holidays in Australia are observed across all key territories of the country: Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Public schools and private schools in Australia often have the same school holidays. For more up-to-date information, please check with the school or education institutions.

Below is a complete list of holidays sorted according to territory. Note that these are subject to change.

1. Australian Capital Territory

2. New South Wales

3. Northern Territory

4. Queensland

5. South Australia

6. Tasmania

7. Victoria

8. Western Australia

Other Holidays in Australia

Australia Day
Australia Day is celebrated after the first British settlement as established at Port Jackson by Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788. It is considered a public holiday in Australia’s states and territories and is usually celebrated on January 26 every year.

Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated in Australia during the 2nd week of March, May 1st, and October in some states in Australia. The holiday commemorates the achievement of the Australian Labour Day movement.

Easter
Easter is celebrated after Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The dates vary each year, which depends on the Christian calendar.

ANZAC Day
This holiday commemorates the fallen heroes (Australian Army Corps) who served Australia during the war. It falls on April 25 every year.

Queen’s Birthday
The Queen’s Birthday is observed on the second Monday in June except in Queensland and Western Australia.

Christmas
To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas is one of the major holidays in Australia and is celebrated every 25th of December.

Boxing Day
Boxing Day is celebrated a day after Christmas in all states in Australia except South Australia. It is a significant sporting day in Australia and marks the post-Christmas sale season.

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