{"id":61963,"date":"2026-05-21T17:26:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=61963"},"modified":"2026-05-21T17:42:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:42:04","slug":"school-holidays-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/school-holidays-australia-post-61963\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Australia School Holidays: Complete Family Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026-school-term-dates-australia-by-state-at-a-glance\"><\/span>2026 School Term Dates Australia by State at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>State\/Territory<\/th><th>Term 1 Start<\/th><th>Term 4 End<\/th><th>Key Planning Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>NSW Eastern<\/td><td><strong>Mon 2 Feb<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Thu 17 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Western Division starts later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Victoria<\/td><td><strong>Tue 27 Jan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 18 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Government students start&nbsp;<strong>Wed 28 Jan<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Queensland<\/td><td><strong>Tue 27 Jan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 11 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Earlier winter and spring breaks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Western Australia<\/td><td><strong>Mon 2 Feb<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Thu 17 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Check school development days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Australia<\/td><td><strong>Tue 27 Jan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 11 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Longer Term 1, later autumn break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ACT<\/td><td>New students&nbsp;<strong>Fri 30 Jan<\/strong>; continuing&nbsp;<strong>Mon 2 Feb<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 18 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Student-free day before each term<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Northern Territory<\/td><td>Students&nbsp;<strong>Thu 29 Jan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Thu 10 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Gunbalanya School has separate arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tasmania<\/td><td><strong>Thu 5 Feb<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 18 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Starts later than most mainland states<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"state-and-territory-term-dates-and-holiday-periods\"><\/span>State and Territory Term Dates and Holiday Periods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New South Wales 2026 School Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Student Term Dates<\/th><th>Holiday \/ Break Window<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td>Eastern:&nbsp;<strong>Mon 2 Feb \u2013 Thu 2 Apr<\/strong>; Western:&nbsp;<strong>Mon 9 Feb \u2013 Thu 2 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td>Official autumn holiday:&nbsp;<strong>Tue 7 Apr \u2013 Fri 17 Apr<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td><strong>Wed 22 Apr \u2013 Fri 3 Jul<\/strong><\/td><td>Winter:&nbsp;<strong>Mon 6 Jul \u2013 Fri 17 Jul<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td><strong>Tue 21 Jul \u2013 Fri 25 Sep<\/strong><\/td><td>Spring:&nbsp;<strong>Mon 28 Sep \u2013 Fri 9 Oct<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 4<\/td><td><strong>Tue 13 Oct \u2013 Thu 17 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Summer: Eastern&nbsp;<strong>Fri 18 Dec \u2013 Wed 27 Jan 2027<\/strong>; Western&nbsp;<strong>Fri 18 Dec \u2013 Wed 3 Feb 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Planning tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;NSW has school development days around term starts, so families should check their school calendar before booking activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Victoria 2026 School Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Term Dates<\/th><th>Holiday \/ Break Window<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td><strong>Tue 27 Jan \u2013 Thu 2 Apr<\/strong>; government students start&nbsp;<strong>Wed 28 Jan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 3 Apr \u2013 Sun 19 Apr<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td><strong>Mon 20 Apr \u2013 Fri 26 Jun<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 27 Jun \u2013 Sun 12 Jul<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td><strong>Mon 13 Jul \u2013 Fri 18 Sep<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 19 Sep \u2013 Sun 4 Oct<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 4<\/td><td><strong>Mon 5 Oct \u2013 Fri 18 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Summer begins&nbsp;<strong>Sat 19 Dec<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queensland 2026 School Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Term Dates<\/th><th>School Holidays<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td><strong>Tue 27 Jan \u2013 Thu 2 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 3 Apr \u2013 Sun 19 Apr<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td><strong>Mon 20 Apr \u2013 Fri 26 Jun<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 27 Jun \u2013 Sun 12 Jul<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td><strong>Mon 13 Jul \u2013 Fri 18 Sep<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 19 Sep \u2013 Mon 5 Oct<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 4<\/td><td><strong>Tue 6 Oct \u2013 Fri 11 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 12 Dec \u2013 Tue 26 Jan 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Australia 2026 School Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Term Dates<\/th><th>School Break<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td><strong>Mon 2 Feb \u2013 Thu 2 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 3 Apr \u2013 Sun 19 Apr<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td><strong>Mon 20 Apr \u2013 Fri 3 Jul<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 4 Jul \u2013 Sun 19 Jul<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td><strong>Mon 20 Jul \u2013 Fri 25 Sep<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 26 Sep \u2013 Sun 11 Oct<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 4<\/td><td><strong>Mon 12 Oct \u2013 Thu 17 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Summer begins&nbsp;<strong>Fri 18 Dec<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Australia 2026 School Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Term Dates<\/th><th>School Holidays<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td><strong>Tue 27 Jan \u2013 Fri 10 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 11 Apr \u2013 Sun 26 Apr<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td><strong>Mon 27 Apr \u2013 Fri 3 Jul<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 4 Jul \u2013 Sun 19 Jul<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td><strong>Mon 20 Jul \u2013 Fri 25 Sep<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 26 Sep \u2013 Sun 11 Oct<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 4<\/td><td><strong>Mon 12 Oct \u2013 Fri 11 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 12 Dec \u2013 Wed 27 Jan 2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACT 2026 School Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Student Term Dates<\/th><th>Break Window<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td>New students&nbsp;<strong>Fri 30 Jan<\/strong>; continuing&nbsp;<strong>Mon 2 Feb \u2013 Thu 2 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 3 Apr \u2013 Mon 20 Apr<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td><strong>Tue 21 Apr \u2013 Fri 3 Jul<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 4 Jul \u2013 Mon 20 Jul<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td><strong>Tue 21 Jul \u2013 Fri 25 Sep<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 26 Sep \u2013 Mon 12 Oct<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 4<\/td><td><strong>Tue 13 Oct \u2013 Fri 18 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Summer begins&nbsp;<strong>Sat 19 Dec<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Territory 2026 School Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Student Term Dates<\/th><th>Break Window<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td><strong>Thu 29 Jan \u2013 Thu 2 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 3 Apr \u2013 Mon 13 Apr<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td><strong>Tue 14 Apr \u2013 Fri 19 Jun<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 20 Jun \u2013 Mon 13 Jul<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td><strong>Tue 14 Jul \u2013 Fri 18 Sep<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 19 Sep \u2013 Mon 5 Oct<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 4<\/td><td><strong>Tue 6 Oct \u2013 Thu 10 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Summer begins&nbsp;<strong>Fri 11 Dec<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tasmania 2026 School Holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Term Dates<\/th><th>School Holidays<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Term 1<\/td><td><strong>Thu 5 Feb \u2013 Fri 17 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 18 Apr \u2013 Sun 3 May<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 2<\/td><td><strong>Mon 4 May \u2013 Fri 10 Jul<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 11 Jul \u2013 Sun 26 Jul<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 3<\/td><td><strong>Mon 27 Jul \u2013 Fri 2 Oct<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sat 3 Oct \u2013 Sun 18 Oct<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Term 4<\/td><td><strong>Mon 19 Oct \u2013 Fri 18 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Summer begins&nbsp;<strong>Sat 19 Dec<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"term-by-term-family-planning-tips\"><\/span>Term-by-Term Family Planning Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn Holidays 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The autumn break is shaped by Easter. Good Friday is&nbsp;<strong>3 April 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;and Easter Monday is&nbsp;<strong>6 April 2026<\/strong>, creating a long weekend just as Term 1 ends in many states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most states begin their first school break around early April, but&nbsp;<strong>South Australia and Tasmania break later<\/strong>. This matters for interstate travel: a family in Sydney may be on break while relatives in Hobart are still in school.<\/p>\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use autumn for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>light revision after Term 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English reading fluency and writing practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>short family trips before winter prices rise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>preparing for Term 2 assessments without overload<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Holidays 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter holidays fall mostly from late June to July. Queensland and the Northern Territory begin earlier, while Tasmania runs later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a strong period for academic consolidation. A two-week online learning plan can help students review maths foundations, improve English vocabulary, or prepare for selective school, scholarship, or international curriculum transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Holidays 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring holidays are ideal for outdoor travel, camps, and structured enrichment. Queensland and NT begin around&nbsp;<strong>19 September<\/strong>, while Tasmania starts in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Chinese and international families, spring can be a useful time to rebuild confidence before the final term. Keep the plan simple: one learning goal, one creative project, and plenty of rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Holidays 2026\u20132027<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is the longest school holiday in Australia. It begins earliest in NT, Queensland, and South Australia, and later in NSW, Victoria, WA, ACT, and Tasmania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the best window for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>visiting family overseas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>joining a holiday learning program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improving English speaking confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>previewing the next year\u2019s maths topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>building a reading habit before the new school year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"public-holiday-overlaps-to-watch\"><\/span>Public Holiday Overlaps to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/australia-school-holidays-1024x561.webp\" alt=\"australia school holidays\" class=\"wp-image-61971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/australia-school-holidays-1024x561.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/australia-school-holidays-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/australia-school-holidays-768x421.webp 768w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/australia-school-holidays-920x504.webp 920w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/australia-school-holidays.webp 1029w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Public holidays vary by state and territory, so always check your local calendar. Key 2026 planning dates include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Holiday<\/th><th>Planning Impact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mon 26 Jan<\/strong><\/td><td>Australia Day<\/td><td>Just before Term 1 starts in several states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fri 3 Apr \u2013 Mon 6 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td>Easter long weekend<\/td><td>Overlaps with or starts autumn school holidays in many states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sat 25 Apr<\/strong><\/td><td>Anzac Day<\/td><td>Some jurisdictions add&nbsp;<strong>Mon 27 Apr<\/strong>; rules vary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mon 8 Jun<\/strong><\/td><td>King\u2019s Birthday in many states<\/td><td>Falls during Term 2 for most families<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mon 5 Oct<\/strong><\/td><td>Labour Day in NSW\/ACT\/SA; King\u2019s Birthday in QLD<\/td><td>Affects spring break or Term 4 start in several states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fri 25 Dec \u2013 Mon 28 Dec<\/strong><\/td><td>Christmas\/Boxing Day period<\/td><td>Falls during summer school holidays<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"private-vs-government-schools-holiday\"><\/span>Private vs. Government Schools Holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Australian school holiday calendar 2026 is based on government school dates. Catholic, independent and international schools often follow similar patterns, but they can set different start dates, finish dates, camp weeks, exam blocks and staff professional learning days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are booking flights, childcare or paid holiday programs, check your child&#8217;s school calendar directly before paying a deposit. For separated families or children in different systems, keep a shared calendar so everyone is working from the same dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 12 and Key Exam Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior students often have different finish dates from younger students. Queensland lists a separate Year 12 finishing date, and other states may have assessment, study leave and exam timetables that do not match the standard Term 4 finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For HSC, VCE, QCE, SACE, WACE, TASC, NTCET and ACT senior secondary students, check the relevant assessment authority as soon as exam timetables are published. Families should protect rest time, but holiday periods before major exams are also valuable for revision, writing practice and targeted tutoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-keep-kids-learning-during-school-holidays\"><\/span>How to Keep Kids Learning During School Holidays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of a school break is not to recreate school at home. Children need rest, play and family time. But research on summer learning loss shows that long breaks can lead to skill fade, especially when children stop reading or practising maths for several weeks. A well-designed holiday rhythm can protect confidence without making the break feel heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research reviews, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3102\/00346543066003227\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cooper et al.&#8217;s summer learning meta-analysis<\/a> have found that students can lose academic ground over long vacations, with maths skills often more vulnerable than reading. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/pubs\/research_briefs\/RB9413.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">RAND Corporation&#8217;s summer learning guidance<\/a> also highlights the value of engaging, consistent and well-planned programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practical holiday learning ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build a reading plan with 20 minutes a day and a mix of fiction, nonfiction and audiobooks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep maths warm through short practice sessions, real-world budgeting, cooking measurements and games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use museums, science centres, nature walks and cultural events as learning prompts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For bilingual families, protect the home Chinese language environment through conversation, story time, calligraphy, songs or family video calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use online learning platforms to maintain continuity when travel, childcare and work schedules are unpredictable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/chinese\/\">Wukong Education&#8217;s online Chinese classes for kids<\/a> are designed for flexible scheduling around holiday dates. Families can choose short holiday intensives, regular weekly lessons or 1-on-1 tutoring depending on a child&#8217;s goals and energy level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Chinese-Australian families, school holidays can also be a useful time to reconnect with language and culture. In 2026, Lunar New Year falls during Term 1, so families who celebrate may want to plan language activities, stories and family traditions around the school-week routine rather than waiting for a term break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq-2026-australia-school-holidays\"><\/span>FAQ: 2026 Australia School Holidays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are school holidays the same across Australia in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Each state and territory sets its own school calendar. The biggest differences are usually in Term 1 start dates, autumn holidays, and summer holiday length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do private schools follow the same 2026 term dates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not always. Catholic and independent schools often use similar dates, but they may start or finish earlier, add student-free days, or set different exam periods. Always confirm with your school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which states start school earliest in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia begin Term 1 on&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday 27 January 2026<\/strong>. Victorian government students start on&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday 28 January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which state starts latest in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasmania starts Term 1 on&nbsp;<strong>Thursday 5 February 2026<\/strong>. NSW Western Division also starts later than NSW Eastern Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When are the main winter school holidays in Australia 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most winter school holidays fall between late June and late July. Queensland and NT start earlier, while Tasmania\u2019s winter break runs&nbsp;<strong>11 July \u2013 26 July<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can families use school holidays without overloading children?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose one academic priority, keep lessons short, and protect free time. A balanced plan might include reading, one online class, outdoor activity, and family rest days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"official-sources-checked\"><\/span>Official Sources Checked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Source type: official government education and public holiday information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.nsw.gov.au\/schooling\/calendars\/2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NSW Department of Education: 2026 term dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vic.gov.au\/school-term-dates-and-holidays-victoria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Victoria Government: school term dates and holidays<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.qld.gov.au\/about-us\/calendar\/term-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Queensland Department of Education: school holidays and term dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.wa.edu.au\/future-term-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Western Australia Department of Education: term dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.sa.gov.au\/students\/term-dates-south-australian-state-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">South Australia Department for Education: term dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.gov.au\/living-in-the-act\/public-holidays-school-terms-and-daylight-saving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ACT Government: school terms and public holidays<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nt.gov.au\/learning\/primary-and-secondary-students\/school-term-dates-in-nt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Territory Government: school term and h<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nt.gov.au\/learning\/primary-and-secondary-students\/school-term-dates-in-nt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">o<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nt.gov.au\/learning\/primary-and-secondary-students\/school-term-dates-in-nt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liday dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decyp.tas.gov.au\/learning\/term-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tasmania DECYP: school terms and holidays<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairwork.gov.au\/employment-conditions\/public-holidays\/2026-public-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fair Work Ombudsman: 2026 public holidays<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 School Term Dates Australia by State at a Glance State\/Territory Term 1 Start Term 4 End Key Planning Note NSW Eastern Mon 2 Feb Thu 17 Dec Western Division starts later Victoria Tue 27 Jan Fri 18 Dec Government students start&nbsp;Wed 28 Jan Queensland Tue 27 Jan Fri 11 Dec Earlier winter and spring breaks Western Australia Mon 2 Feb Thu 17 Dec Check school development days South Australia Tue 27 Jan Fri 11 Dec Longer Term 1, later autumn break ACT New students&nbsp;Fri 30 Jan; 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