NT School Holidays 2025 & Term Dates
Find the 2025 Northern Territory school holidays, student term dates and key planning dates for families across Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek and regional NT communities.
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When are the NT school holidays in 2025?
The main NT school holiday breaks in 2025 are from Saturday 5 April to Monday 14 April, Saturday 21 June to Monday 14 July, Saturday 20 September to Monday 6 October, and the summer holidays from Friday 12 December 2025 to Wednesday 28 January 2026.
These holiday periods are calculated from the official NT school calendar student term finish and return dates. Always check directly with your school if your child attends a non-government school or a school with special arrangements.
NT school term dates 2025
The table below summarises the 2025 Northern Territory school term dates and school holiday breaks.
| Period | Start | Finish | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Students: Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Friday 4 April 2025 | First school term of the 2025 school year. |
| Autumn school holidays | Saturday 5 April 2025 | Monday 14 April 2025 | Students return for Term 2 on Tuesday 15 April 2025. |
| Term 2 | Students: Tuesday 15 April 2025 | Friday 20 June 2025 | Final term before the longer mid-year break. |
| Winter school holidays | Saturday 21 June 2025 | Monday 14 July 2025 | Students return for Term 3 on Tuesday 15 July 2025. |
| Term 3 | Students: Tuesday 15 July 2025 | Friday 19 September 2025 | Term before the spring school holiday break. |
| Spring school holidays | Saturday 20 September 2025 | Monday 6 October 2025 | Students return for Term 4 on Tuesday 7 October 2025. |
| Term 4 | Students: Tuesday 7 October 2025 | Students: Thursday 11 December 2025 | Final student day before the summer holidays. |
| Summer school holidays | Friday 12 December 2025 | Wednesday 28 January 2026 | Students return for Term 1, 2026 on Thursday 29 January 2026. |
Source: NT Government 2025 school calendar. Last checked: 3 June 2026.
Other NT school holiday years
Use these year pages to compare Northern Territory school holidays across multiple years and plan ahead.
Planning around the 2025 NT school holidays
School holiday planning in the Northern Territory can vary depending on where you live, how far you need to travel, and whether you are planning around the wet season, dry season, regional events or family commitments.
Check your own school calendar
Most NT government schools follow the same dates, but pupil-free days, school events and non-government school calendars may differ.
Plan around public holidays
The 2025 school year includes public holiday periods around Easter, Anzac Day, May Day, King’s Birthday and regional show days.
Book early for peak breaks
The mid-year and summer breaks can be busy for flights, accommodation, tours, childcare and school holiday programs.
Useful NT school holiday pages
These pages help families find dates, calculate the next break and plan activities across the Northern Territory.
NT school holidays 2025 FAQs
When did Term 1 start in the NT in 2025?
NT students started Term 1 on Wednesday 29 January 2025.
When were the NT winter school holidays in 2025?
The NT winter school holidays ran from Saturday 21 June to Monday 14 July 2025. Students returned for Term 3 on Tuesday 15 July 2025.
When did NT students finish school in 2025?
NT students finished Term 4 on Thursday 11 December 2025. Teachers finished on Friday 12 December 2025.
When did NT students return to school in 2026 after the 2025 summer holidays?
Students returned for Term 1, 2026 on Thursday 29 January 2026.
Do all Northern Territory schools use these 2025 dates?
Most NT government schools follow the same term dates. Non-government schools may vary, so families should confirm dates directly with their school.
Need the current NT school holiday dates?
View the 2026 NT school holiday dates or use the calculator to find the next upcoming school holiday break.