Australian School Holidays 2026: Dates & Kids' Activities
Every state's school holiday dates in one place, plus curated holiday camps, workshops and family events in each city — updated through the year by AroundSchools.
School holiday dates by state (2026)
Based on government-school student dates — individual schools, especially non-government ones, can vary by a few days.
| State | Upcoming holidays |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Spring: 26 Sept 2026 – 12 Oct 2026Summer: 18 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027Autumn: 10 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027Winter: 3 July 2027 – 18 July 2027 |
| Victoria | Spring: 19 Sept 2026 – 4 Oct 2026Summer: 19 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027Autumn: 26 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027Winter: 26 June 2027 – 11 July 2027 |
| Queensland | Spring: 19 Sept 2026 – 5 Oct 2026Summer: 12 Dec 2026 → |
| Western Australia | Spring: 26 Sept 2026 – 11 Oct 2026Summer: 18 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027Autumn: 10 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027Winter: 3 July 2027 – 18 July 2027 |
| South Australia | Spring: 26 Sept 2026 – 11 Oct 2026Summer: 12 Dec 2026 → |
| Tasmania | Spring: 3 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026Summer: 19 Dec 2026 – 3 Feb 2027Autumn: 10 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027Winter: 3 July 2027 – 18 July 2027 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Spring: 26 Sept 2026 – 12 Oct 2026Summer: 19 Dec 2026 → |
Holiday activities by city
Sydney
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Sydney
Melbourne
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Melbourne
Brisbane
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Brisbane
Gold Coast
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Gold Coast
Perth
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Perth
Adelaide
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Adelaide
Canberra
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Canberra
Hobart
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Hobart
Darwin
Holiday programs, camps & workshops in Darwin
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the next school holidays in NSW?
The next New South Wales school holidays are the spring break: 26 Sept 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 (government school dates).
When are the next school holidays in VIC?
Victoria is currently in the spring break: 19 Sept 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 (government school dates).
When are the next school holidays in QLD?
Queensland is currently in the spring break: 19 Sept 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 (government school dates).
When are the next school holidays in WA?
The next Western Australia school holidays are the spring break: 26 Sept 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 (government school dates).
When are the next school holidays in SA?
The next South Australia school holidays are the spring break: 26 Sept 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 (government school dates).
When are the next school holidays in TAS?
The next Tasmania school holidays are the spring break: 3 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 (government school dates).
When are the next school holidays in ACT?
The next Australian Capital Territory school holidays are the spring break: 26 Sept 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 (government school dates).