Can independent schools use different dates?
Yes. Many schools follow the state pattern closely, but non-government schools may set slightly different start, finish, or pupil-free dates. Check your school newsletter for final confirmation.
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Australian Capital Territory School Holidays 2025
Term dates, public holidays, and vacation periods
ACT
Term Dates 2025
Term 1
Start:29 January 2025
End:11 April 2025
Duration:10 weeks
Term 2
Start:28 April 2025
End:4 July 2025
Duration:10 weeks
Term 3
Start:22 July 2025
End:26 September 2025
Duration:10 weeks
Term 4
Start:14 October 2025
End:19 December 2025
Duration:10 weeks
Public Holidays
Australia Day27 January 2025
Canberra Day10 March 2025
Good Friday18 April 2025
Easter Monday21 April 2025
ANZAC Day25 April 2025
King's Birthday9 June 2025
Labour Day6 October 2025
Christmas Day25 December 2025
Boxing Day26 December 2025
Planning Notes for Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory schools run across 4 terms in 2025, with breaks between each term. Families often use mid-term and end-of-term breaks for interstate trips, sports programs, and local activities.
This page also lists 9 public holidays that may affect your weekly routine. Even when schools remain open around some dates, long weekends can change transport demand and venue availability.
For the smoothest planning experience, align leave requests, care arrangements, and accommodation bookings as soon as you confirm your school's published calendar and pupil-free day notices.
- Canberra museums and attractions are popular in school breaks, so pre-book timed sessions where available.
- Coordinate leave around long weekends to maximise shorter family getaways during term time.
FAQ for Australian Capital Territory Families
How can we avoid peak holiday prices?
Compare the first and last weekends of each break, travel outside Friday evening peaks when possible, and book key items early for high-demand periods such as summer and Easter.
Quick Info
Terms:4
Public Holidays:9
Total School Weeks:40
Planning Tips
- • Book accommodation early for popular holiday periods
- • Check public holiday dates when planning family events
- • Consider term breaks for longer vacations
- • Plan activities that align with seasonal weather