NT School Holidays 2029 & Term Dates
Find the 2029 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 2029?
The main NT school holiday breaks in 2029 are from Saturday 7 April to Monday 16 April, Saturday 23 June to Monday 16 July, Saturday 22 September to Monday 8 October, and the summer holidays from Friday 14 December 2029 to Tuesday 29 January 2030.
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 2029
The table below summarises the 2029 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 30 January 2029 | Friday 6 April 2029 | First school term of the 2029 school year. |
| Autumn school holidays | Saturday 7 April 2029 | Monday 16 April 2029 | Students return for Term 2 on Tuesday 17 April 2029. |
| Term 2 | Students: Tuesday 17 April 2029 | Friday 22 June 2029 | Final term before the longer mid-year break. |
| Winter school holidays | Saturday 23 June 2029 | Monday 16 July 2029 | Students return for Term 3 on Tuesday 17 July 2029. |
| Term 3 | Students: Tuesday 17 July 2029 | Friday 21 September 2029 | Term before the spring school holiday break. |
| Spring school holidays | Saturday 22 September 2029 | Monday 8 October 2029 | Students return for Term 4 on Tuesday 9 October 2029. |
| Term 4 | Students: Tuesday 9 October 2029 | Students: Thursday 13 December 2029 | Final student day before the summer holidays. |
| Summer school holidays | Friday 14 December 2029 | Tuesday 29 January 2030 | Students return for Term 1, 2030 on Wednesday 30 January 2030. |
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 2029 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 2029 FAQs
When does Term 1 start in the NT in 2029?
NT students start Term 1 on Tuesday 30 January 2029. Teachers return on Monday 29 January 2029.
When are the NT winter school holidays in 2029?
The NT winter school holidays run from Saturday 23 June to Monday 16 July 2029. Students return for Term 3 on Tuesday 17 July 2029.
When do NT students finish school in 2029?
NT students finish Term 4 on Thursday 13 December 2029. Teachers finish on Friday 14 December 2029.
When do NT students return to school in 2030 after the 2029 summer holidays?
Students return for Term 1, 2030 on Wednesday 30 January 2030.
Do all Northern Territory schools use these 2029 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 2028 or 2030 NT school holiday dates, or use the calculator to find the next upcoming school holiday break.