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School holidays · Australia

Western Australia ·

5 school breaks in Western Australia during 2026. Longest is 45 days (Term 4 School Holidays).

School breaks

5

Total off-days

137

Longest break

45 d

Next break

In 28 days

Next school break

Term 2 School Holidays

Jul 4 – 19 · 16 days

28

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All 2026 school breaks

5 total
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Dec22

Term 4 School Holidays

Dec 22 – Feb 2 · 43 days

43d
Apr3

Term 1 School Holidays

Apr 3 – 19 · 17 days

17d
Jul4

Term 2 School Holidays

Jul 4 – 19 · 16 days

16d
Sep26

Term 3 School Holidays

Sep 26 – Oct 11 · 16 days

16d
Dec18

Term 4 School Holidays

Dec 18 – Jan 31 · 45 days

45d

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Jan26

Australia Day

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr4

Easter Saturday

Apr5

Easter Sunday

Apr6

Easter Monday

Apr25

Anzac Day

Jun1

Western Australia Day

Sep28

King's Birthday

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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 Western Australia 2026?
Western Australia 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 Western Australia have in 2026?
Western Australia 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 Western Australia. See the source link below for the official publication.

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.