NT School Holidays 2028 & Term Dates
Find the 2028 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 2028?
The main NT school holiday breaks in 2028 are from Saturday 8 April to Tuesday 18 April, Saturday 24 June to Monday 17 July, Saturday 23 September to Monday 9 October, and the summer holidays from Friday 15 December 2028 to Monday 29 January 2029.
These holiday periods are calculated from the official NT Government 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 2028
The table below summarises the 2028 Northern Territory school term dates and school holiday breaks. These dates are useful for planning family holidays, childcare, flights, work leave, activities and long weekends.
| Period | Start | Finish | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Students: Tuesday 25 January 2028 | Friday 7 April 2028 | First school term of the 2028 school year. |
| Autumn school holidays | Saturday 8 April 2028 | Tuesday 18 April 2028 | Students return for Term 2 on Wednesday 19 April 2028. |
| Term 2 | Students: Wednesday 19 April 2028 | Friday 23 June 2028 | Final term before the longer mid-year break. |
| Winter school holidays | Saturday 24 June 2028 | Monday 17 July 2028 | Students return for Term 3 on Tuesday 18 July 2028. |
| Term 3 | Students: Tuesday 18 July 2028 | Friday 22 September 2028 | Term before the spring school holiday break. |
| Spring school holidays | Saturday 23 September 2028 | Monday 9 October 2028 | Students return for Term 4 on Tuesday 10 October 2028. |
| Term 4 | Students: Tuesday 10 October 2028 | Students: Thursday 14 December 2028 | Final student day before the summer holidays. |
| Summer school holidays | Friday 15 December 2028 | Monday 29 January 2029 | Students return for Term 1, 2029 on Tuesday 30 January 2029. |
Source: NT Government school term and holiday dates. 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 2028 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
Public holidays and regional show days can affect travel, opening hours, events and school holiday activity availability.
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 2028 FAQs
When does Term 1 start in the NT in 2028?
NT students start Term 1 on Tuesday 25 January 2028. Teachers return on Monday 24 January 2028.
When are the NT winter school holidays in 2028?
The NT winter school holidays run from Saturday 24 June to Monday 17 July 2028. Students return for Term 3 on Tuesday 18 July 2028.
When do NT students finish school in 2028?
NT students finish Term 4 on Thursday 14 December 2028. Teachers finish on Friday 15 December 2028.
When do NT students return to school in 2029 after the 2028 summer holidays?
Students return for Term 1, 2029 on Tuesday 30 January 2029.
Do all Northern Territory schools use these 2028 dates?
Most NT government schools follow the same term dates. Non-government schools may vary, and Gunbalanya School operates on a flexible school year with separate arrangements.
Need another NT school holiday year?
View the 2027 or 2029 NT school holiday dates, or use the calculator to find the next upcoming school holiday break.