School terms 2027
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Term dates for government schools. Catholic and independent schools set their own dates, often a few days apart. Your state is listed first.
New South Wales
| Term | Division | Start | Finish |
|---|
| Term 1 |
Eastern | Wednesday 3 FebruaryStudents start; school development days Thursday 28 January to Tuesday 2 February |
Friday 9 April |
| Term 1 |
Western | Wednesday 10 FebruaryStudents start; school development days Thursday 4 to Tuesday 9 February |
Friday 9 April |
| Term 2 |
All | Thursday 29 AprilSchool development days Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 April |
Friday 2 July |
| Term 3 |
All | Tuesday 20 JulySchool development day Monday 19 July |
Friday 24 September |
| Term 4 |
All | Monday 11 OctoberSchool development day Monday 20 December |
Friday 17 December |
Source: NSW Department of Education: term dates
NSW only · NSW public holidays
Australian Capital Territory
| Term | Start | Finish |
|---|
| Term 1 |
Monday 1 FebruaryNew students start Monday 1 February, continuing students Tuesday 2 February |
Friday 9 April |
| Term 2 |
Wednesday 28 April |
Friday 2 July |
| Term 3 |
Tuesday 20 July |
Friday 24 September |
| Term 4 |
Tuesday 12 October |
Friday 17 December |
Source: ACT Government: public school term dates
ACT only · ACT public holidays
Northern Territory
| Term | Start | Finish |
|---|
| Term 1 |
Wednesday 27 JanuaryTeachers start Monday 25 January |
Friday 2 April |
| Term 2 |
Tuesday 13 AprilTeachers start Monday 12 April |
Friday 18 June |
| Term 3 |
Tuesday 13 JulyTeachers start Monday 12 July |
Friday 17 September |
| Term 4 |
Tuesday 5 OctoberTeachers start Monday 4 October, finish Friday 10 December |
Thursday 9 December |
Source: NT Government: school term and holiday dates
NT only · NT public holidays