ACT School Term and Holiday dates 2025

This article offers a detailed guide to the 2025 school term and holiday schedule for Canberra and ACT public schools. Ensure you have all the information necessary to organise your school year and plan ahead for success!

8 months ago • 3 min read

By Manoj Arachige

We believe that planning ahead is the key to a successful year! That is why we want to make it as easy for you as possible to stay on top of ACT school holidays and term dates for 2025.

In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), the school term dates and holidays for 2025 are as follows:

ACT 2025 school holidays

Autumn Holidays: Saturday, 12 April to Monday, 28 April 2025
Winter Holidays: Saturday, 5 July to Monday, 21 July 2025
Spring Holidays: Saturday, 27 September to Monday, 13 October 2025
Summer Holidays: Friday, 19 December 2025 to Sunday, 1 February 2026

ACT 2025 school terms

Term Dates:

Term 1:
- Teachers:
  - Commence on Friday, 31 January 2025 (student-free day)
- Students:
  - New students start on Monday, 3 February 2025
  - Continuing students return on Tuesday, 4 February 2025
- Term ends on Friday, 11 April 2025
Term 2:
- Teachers:
  - Commence on Monday, 28 April 2025 (student-free day)
- Students:
  - Start on Tuesday, 29 April 2025
- Term ends on Friday, 4 July 2025
Term 3:
- Teachers:
  - Commence on Monday, 21 July 2025 (student-free day)
- Students:
  - Start on Tuesday, 22 July 2025
- Term ends on Friday, 26 September 2025
Term 4:
- Teachers:
  - Commence on Monday, 13 October 2025 (student-free day)
- Students:
  - Start on Tuesday, 14 October 2025
- Term ends on Thursday, 18 December 2025

Please note that these dates are based on the ACT Government's official calendar. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to consult the official ACT Government website or contact your local school directly.

Additionally, independent and Catholic schools in the ACT may have different term dates. It's advisable to check with individual schools for their specific schedules.

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ACT 2025 Public Holidays 🎉

Public Holiday	Date
New Year’s Day	1st Jan (Wed), 2025
Australia Day	27th Jan (Mon), 2025
Good Friday	18th April (Fri), 2025
Easter Saturday	19th April (Sat), 2025
Easter Sunday	20th April (Sun), 2025
Easter Monday	21st April (Mon), 2025
Anzac Day	25th April (Fri), 2025
Labour Day	5th May (Mon), 2025
Ekka Day	13th Aug (Wed), 2025
King's Birthday	6th Oct (Mon), 2025
Christmas Eve	24th Dec (Wed), 2025
Christmas Day	25th Dec (Thu), 2025
Boxing Day	26th Dec (Fri), 2025