🗓️ 2026 NT School Term Dates & Holidays – Plan Your Year Now

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KIS Summary:

  • Term 1 starts Feb 28, Term 4 ends Dec 10.
  • Easter holidays (Apr 3-13), winter holidays (Jun 20-Jul 13), spring holidays (Sep 19-Oct 5), and summer holidays (Dec 11-Jan 26 2027).
  • Get these dates in your calendar now to book family trips during school holidays and avoid last-minute scheduling conflicts.

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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 NT school holidays and term dates for 2026.

Below, you'll find a breakdown of all the most important dates to set you up for 2026 school success!

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In The Northern Territory, Australia, the school term dates and holidays for 2026 are as follows:

NT 2026 School Term Dates

Term Date in 2026
Term 1 Wednesday 28 February to Thursday 2 April
Term 2 Tuesday 14 April to Friday 19 June
Term 3 Tuesday 14 July to Friday 18 September
Term 4 Tuesday 6 October to Thursday 10 December

NT 2026 School Holiday Dates

Term Date
Term 1 School Holidays Friday 3 April to Monday 13 April
Term 2 School Holidays Saturday 20 June to Monday 13 July
Term 3 School Holidays Saturday 19 September to Monday 5 October
Term 4 School Holidays Friday 11 December to Tuesday 26 January 2027

NT 2026 Public Holiday Dates

Holiday Date in 2026
New Year's Day Thursday 1 January
Australia Day Monday 26 January
Good Friday Friday 3 April
Saturday before Easter Sunday Saturday 4 April
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April
Easter Monday Monday 6 April
ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April
May Day Monday 4 May
King’s Birthday Monday 8 June
Picnic Day Monday 3 August
Christmas Day Friday 25 December
Boxing Day Saturday 26 December

Conclusion On NT's 2026 School Term Dates & Holidays

With these NT school dates locked in your calendar, you're already ahead of most parents. But having the dates is just the first step – what matters most is how you use this time strategically.

Now grab your calendar, mark those dates, and get ready for a fantastic 2026!

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FAQs About NT's 2026 School Term Dates & Holidays

1.What are the dates for NT school holidays in 2026?

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2026 Darwin school holidays: 

  • Autumn holidays: Friday, 3 April – Monday, 13 April
  • Winter holidays: Saturday, 20 June – Monday, 13 July
  • Spring holidays: Saturday, 19 September – Monday, 5 October
  • Summer holidays: Friday, 11 December – Tuesday, 26 January 2027

2.What are the term dates for NTT schools in 2026?

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2026 Darwin school term dates: 

  • Term 1: Wednesday, 28 February - Thursday, 2 April 2026
  • Term 2: Tuesday, 14 April - Friday, 19 June 2026
  • Term 3: Tuesday, 14 July - Friday, 18 September 2026
  • Term 4: Tuesday, 6 October - Thursday, 10 December 2026

3. When should I start planning NTCET study schedules around these dates?

  • Begin planning 3 months ahead - Use term break dates to schedule intensive revision periods and practice exams
  • Book NTCET tutoring early as The best tutors fill up quickly, especially before Term 4 when final exams approach

4.How can I help my child make the most of NT school holidays?

  • Balance rest with learning - Short daily study sessions (20-30 minutes) during holidays prevent knowledge fade
  • Use breaks strategically - Holiday tutoring can help struggling students catch up or high achievers get ahead before the next term

5.How many public holidays are there in the NT?

Here are the 12 Darwin public holidays for 2026: 

  1. New Year's Day - Thursday, 1 Jan
  2. Australia Day - Monday, 26 Jan
  3. Good Friday - Friday, 3 Apr
  4. Easter Saturday - 4 Apr
  5. Easter Sunday - 5 Apr
  6. Easter Monday - 6 Apr
  7. Anzac Day - Saturday, 25 Apr
  8. May Day - Monday, 4 May
  9. King's Birthday - Monday, 8 Jun
  10. Picnic Day - Monday, 3 Aug
  11. Christmas Day - Friday, 25 Dec
  12. Boxing Day - Saturday, 26 Dec