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Australian Capital Territory School Calendar 2026
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday | 26 January | Australia Day |
| Friday | 30 January | Term 1 starts |
| Monday | 9 March | Canberra Day |
| Thursday | 2 April | Term 1 ends |
| Friday | 3 April | Term 1 school holidays start |
| Friday | 3 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday | 4 April | Saturday before Easter Sunday |
| Sunday | 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Monday | 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday | 20 April | Term 1 school holidays end |
| Tuesday | 21 April | Term 2 starts |
| Saturday | 25 April | ANZAC Day |
| Monday | 1 June | Reconciliation Day |
| Monday | 8 June | King's Birthday |
| Friday | 3 July | Term 2 ends |
| Monday | 6 July | Term 2 school holidays start |
| Monday | 20 July | Term 2 school holidays end |
| Tuesday | 21 July | Term 3 starts |
| Friday | 25 September | Term 3 ends |
| Monday | 28 September | Term 3 school holidays start |
| Monday | 5 October | Labour Day |
| Monday | 12 October | Term 3 school holidays end |
| Tuesday | 13 October | Term 4 starts |
| Friday | 18 December | Term 4 ends |
| Monday | 21 December | Term 4 Summer school holidays start |
| Friday | 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | 26 December | Boxing Day |
2026 Australian Capital Territory School Holiday FAQs
When are school holidays in Australian Capital Territory in 2026?
Australian Capital Territory school holidays in 2026 are from 3 April to 20 April, 6 July to 20 July, 28 September to 12 October. The end of year holidays begin on 21 December.
When does term 1 start and finish in Australian Capital Territory?
The term 1 school dates are from 30 January to 2 April 2026.
When does term 2 start and finish in Australian Capital Territory?
The term 2 school dates are from 21 April to 3 July 2026.
When does term 3 start and finish in Australian Capital Territory?
The term 3 school dates are from 21 July to 25 September 2026.
When does term 4 start and finish in Australian Capital Territory?
The term 4 school dates are from 13 October to 18 December 2026.