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Northern Territory School Calendar 2026
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday | 26 January | Australia Day |
| Wednesday | 28 January | Term 1 starts |
| Thursday | 2 April | Term 1 ends |
| Friday | 3 April | Term 1 school holidays start |
| Friday | 3 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday | 4 April | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday | 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Monday | 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday | 13 April | Term 1 school holidays end |
| Tuesday | 14 April | Term 2 starts |
| Saturday | 25 April | ANZAC Day |
| Monday | 4 May | May Day |
| Monday | 8 June | King's Birthday |
| Friday | 19 June | Term 2 ends |
| Monday | 22 June | Term 2 school holidays start |
| Friday | 3 July | Alice Springs Show Day |
| Friday | 10 July | Tennant Creek Show Day |
| Friday | 10 July | Term 2 school holidays end |
| Tuesday | 14 July | Term 3 starts |
| Friday | 17 July | Katherine Show Day |
| Friday | 24 July | Darwin Show Day |
| Monday | 3 August | Picnic Day |
| Friday | 14 August | Borroloola Show Day |
| Friday | 18 September | Term 3 ends |
| Monday | 21 September | Term 3 school holidays start |
| Friday | 2 October | Term 3 school holidays end |
| Tuesday | 6 October | Term 4 starts |
| Thursday | 10 December | Term 4 ends |
| Friday | 11 December | Term 4 Summer school holidays start |
| Thursday | 24 December | Christmas Eve - part day holiday |
| Friday | 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Monday | 28 December | Boxing Day |
| Thursday | 31 December | New Year's Eve - part day holiday |
2026 Northern Territory School Holiday FAQs
When are school holidays in Northern Territory in 2026?
Northern Territory school holidays in 2026 are from 7 April to 11 April, 23 June to 11 July, and 22 September to 3 October. The end of year holidays begin on 16 December.
When does term 1 start and finish in Northern Territory?
The term 1 school dates are from 28 January to 4 April 2026.
When does term 2 start and finish in Northern Territory?
The term 2 school dates are from 14 April to 20 June 2026.
When does term 3 start and finish in Northern Territory?
The term 3 school dates are from 14 July to 19 September 2026.
When does term 4 start and finish in Northern Territory?
The term 4 school dates are from 6 October to 12 December 2026.