School holidays · Australia
Australian Capital Territory · 2026
5 school breaks in Australian Capital Territory during 2026. Longest is 46 days (Term 4 School Holidays).
Next school break
Term 2 School Holidays
Jul 4 – 20 · 17 days
28
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All 2026 school breaks
5 totalListCalendar
Dec19
Term 4 School Holidays
Dec 19 – Feb 2 · 46 days
46d
Apr3
Term 1 School Holidays
Apr 3 – 20 · 18 days
18d
Jul4
Term 2 School Holidays
Jul 4 – 20 · 17 days
17d
Sep26
Term 3 School Holidays
Sep 26 – Oct 12 · 17 days
17d
Dec19
Term 4 School Holidays
Dec 19 – Feb 1 · 45 days
45d
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
26Australia Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
19–Feb 2Term 4 School Holidays
February 2026
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9Canberra Day📅 3d
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
4Easter Saturday
5Easter Sunday
6Easter Monday📅 3d
25Anzac Day
3–20Term 1 School Holidays
May 2026
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25Reconciliation Day📅 3d
June 2026
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8King's Birthday📅 3d
July 2026
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4–20Term 2 School Holidays
August 2026
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26–Oct 12Term 3 School Holidays
October 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
19–Feb 1Term 4 School Holidays
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Important school holiday information · Australia
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- •School holiday dates vary by state and territory. Select your local Australian state or territory for specific dates.
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Australian Capital Territory 2026?
Australian Capital Territory schools have 5 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Australian Capital Territory have in 2026?
Australian Capital Territory schools observe 5 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Australian Capital Territory. See the source link below for the official publication.