NT School Holidays 2027
View the Northern Territory school holiday dates for 2027, including NT Government student term dates, school holiday periods, student return dates and family planning notes for Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and regional NT communities.
Dates are based on NT Government school term dates. Non-government schools, flexible-calendar schools and individual school arrangements may vary.
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When are the NT school holidays in 2027?
The main NT school holiday periods for students in 2027 are from Saturday 3 April to Monday 12 April, Saturday 19 June to Monday 12 July, Saturday 18 September to Monday 4 October, and the summer holidays begin on Friday 10 December 2027.
NT School Holidays 2027
These dates are written from a student and family planning perspective. The “students return” date is the next student attendance day after the holiday break.
| Holiday Period | Holiday Starts | Students Return |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 / Autumn school holidays | Saturday 3 April 2027 | Tuesday 13 April 2027 |
| Term 2 / Mid-year school holidays | Saturday 19 June 2027 | Tuesday 13 July 2027 |
| Term 3 / Spring school holidays | Saturday 18 September 2027 | Tuesday 5 October 2027 |
| Term 4 / Summer school holidays | Friday 10 December 2027 | Tuesday 25 January 2028 |
Source: Northern Territory Government school term dates. Teacher start dates may differ from student start dates.
Northern Territory School Term Dates 2027
These are the 2027 NT Government student term dates. Families should use student dates when planning leave, childcare, travel and activities.
| School Term | Students Start | Students Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 27 January 2027 | Friday 2 April 2027 |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 13 April 2027 | Friday 18 June 2027 |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 13 July 2027 | Friday 17 September 2027 |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 5 October 2027 | Thursday 9 December 2027 |
Planning for the 2027 NT School Holidays
School holiday planning in the Northern Territory can be affected by weather, regional travel, public holidays, school-specific arrangements and activity availability.
Check student return dates
NT school calendars often list teacher return dates before student return dates. Families should use the student return date when planning school holiday care and travel.
Plan around the wet and dry seasons
Darwin and the Top End can be affected by wet-season conditions, while Central Australia has different travel and weather considerations.
Confirm with your own school
Before booking flights, accommodation, camps or care, confirm dates with your child’s school, especially if they attend a non-government or flexible-calendar school.
2027 NT School Holiday Periods Explained
Term 1 school holidays 2027
The Term 1 school holiday break starts on Saturday 3 April 2027, after students finish Term 1 on Friday 2 April. Students return for Term 2 on Tuesday 13 April 2027.
Mid-year school holidays 2027
The mid-year break starts on Saturday 19 June 2027, after Term 2 finishes on Friday 18 June. Students return for Term 3 on Tuesday 13 July 2027.
Spring school holidays 2027
The Term 3 school holiday break starts on Saturday 18 September 2027, after Term 3 finishes on Friday 17 September. Students return for Term 4 on Tuesday 5 October 2027.
Summer school holidays 2027–2028
The summer school holidays begin on Friday 10 December 2027, after students finish Term 4 on Thursday 9 December. Students return for the 2028 school year on Tuesday 25 January 2028.
More NT School Holiday Pages
Use these pages to plan school holidays by year, location or activity type.
Check Official NT Government Term Dates
This page is designed as a family-friendly planning guide. For official dates, student-free days, flexible-calendar schools and school-specific details, check the NT Government source and confirm with your own school.
NT School Holidays 2027 FAQs
When do NT school holidays start in 2027?
The first main NT school holiday break in 2027 starts on Saturday 3 April 2027, after students finish Term 1 on Friday 2 April 2027.
When are the mid-year school holidays in the NT in 2027?
The mid-year NT school holiday break starts on Saturday 19 June 2027. Students return for Term 3 on Tuesday 13 July 2027.
When are the spring school holidays in the NT in 2027?
The spring school holiday break starts on Saturday 18 September 2027. Students return for Term 4 on Tuesday 5 October 2027.
When do the NT summer school holidays start in 2027?
The NT summer school holidays start on Friday 10 December 2027, after students finish Term 4 on Thursday 9 December 2027.
Are these dates for every Northern Territory school?
These dates are based on NT Government school term dates. Non-government schools, flexible-calendar schools and individual schools may have different arrangements.
Why do NT school calendars show teacher and student dates?
Teacher dates and student dates can differ because teachers may return before students. Families should use student start and finish dates when planning school holidays.