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Tuesday 10 November 2026

Australian Capital Territory school terms 2026

2026 2027

Term dates for government schools. Catholic and independent schools set their own dates, often a few days apart.

All states

Australian Capital Territory

Right now: Term 4, until Friday 18 December.

TermStartFinish
Term 1 Friday 30 JanuaryNew students start Friday 30 January, continuing students Monday 2 February Thursday 2 April
Term 2 Tuesday 21 April Friday 3 July
Term 3 Tuesday 21 July Friday 25 September
Term 4 Tuesday 13 October Friday 18 December

Source: ACT Government: public school term dates