Other States School Holidays
Need school holiday dates outside the Northern Territory? Use this page to find school holiday information for every Australian state and territory, including NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, ACT and NT.
Use the school holiday calculator
Select your state or territory and quickly check how long until the next school holiday break.
Northern Territory School Holiday Calculator
Check the next Northern Territory school holiday break, or choose a specific holiday period.
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Where can I find school holiday dates for other Australian states?
You can find school holiday dates for other Australian states and territories through the state links below. Each site is designed to make it easier for families to check term dates, school holiday breaks and planning information for their location.
Australian school holiday sites by state and territory
School holiday dates are different across Australia, so it is important to check the correct state or territory before booking travel, organising childcare or planning family activities.
Australia School Holidays
Start with the national planner for school holiday dates and family planning across Australia.
Queensland School Holidays
Find Queensland school holiday dates, term dates and planning information.
NSW School Holidays
Find NSW school holiday dates, term dates and planning information.
Victoria School Holidays
Find Victorian school holiday dates, term dates and family planning information.
WA School Holidays
Find Western Australia school holiday dates, term dates and planning information.
SA School Holidays
Find South Australian school holiday dates, term dates and planning information.
Tasmania School Holidays
Find Tasmanian school holiday dates, term dates and family planning information.
ACT School Holidays
Find ACT school holiday dates, term dates and Canberra family planning information.
NT School Holidays
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Australian public holiday sites
School holidays and public holidays often overlap, especially around Easter, Christmas, New Year and long weekends. These links can help families plan travel, activities and time off work.
Australian Public Holidays
Find public holiday dates across Australia, including national holidays and state-based holidays.
School holidays and long weekends
When planning NT school holiday activities, check whether a public holiday or long weekend changes opening hours, travel prices or availability.
Book early around peak dates
Flights, accommodation, tours and holiday programs can fill quickly when school holidays overlap with public holidays.
Continue planning NT school holidays
Use these pages to return to the Northern Territory dates, use the calculator or find local activity ideas.
Other states school holidays FAQs
Are school holiday dates the same across Australia?
No. School holiday dates vary between states and territories. Always check the correct state or territory before booking travel, childcare or activities.
Where can I find school holiday dates for every Australian state?
You can use the links on this page to visit school holiday sites for Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, ACT and the Northern Territory.
Why do school holiday dates differ by state?
Each state and territory sets its own school calendar. Term dates can also vary between government, Catholic and independent schools.
Should I check public holidays as well as school holidays?
Yes. Public holidays can affect travel prices, business opening hours, events, attractions and holiday program availability, especially around Easter, Christmas, New Year and long weekends.
Do private schools always follow the same dates?
Not always. Independent and Catholic schools may use different dates or have additional pupil-free days, so families should confirm dates directly with their school.
Planning school holidays in the NT?
Return to the NT school holiday dates or use the calculator to see when the next break starts.