WA School Term and School Holiday Dates 2025

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

8 months ago   •   2 min read

By Manoj Arachige
Photo by Nic Rosenau / Unsplash

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 Western Australian school holidays and school term dates for 2025.

This article outlines the key dates for school holidays in WA.

In Western Australia (WA), the school holidays for 2025 are scheduled as follows:

WA 2025 school holidays

  • Autumn Holidays: Saturday, 12 April to Sunday, 27 April 2025
  • Winter Holidays: Saturday, 5 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025
  • Spring Holidays: Saturday, 27 September to Sunday, 12 October 2025
  • Summer Holidays: Friday, 19 December 2025 to Sunday, 1 February 2026

WA 2025 school terms

  • Term 1: Wednesday, 5 February to Friday, 11 April 2025
  • Term 2: Monday, 28 April to Friday, 4 July 2025
  • Term 3: Monday, 21 July to Friday, 26 September 2025
  • Term 4: Monday, 13 October to Thursday, 18 December 2025

These dates are based on the Western Australian Department of Education's official calendar. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to consult the official Western Australian Department of Education website or contact your local school directly.

Note that independent and Catholic schools in Western Australia may have different term dates. It's advisable to check with individual schools for their specific schedules.

Is your child falling behind at school? Personalised study guidance can make the biggest difference. Trusted by students and parents, KIS Academics helps students reach their goals with the best private tutors and online courses for Years 5-12.

WA 2025 Public Holidays 🎉

New Year’s Day 1st Jan (Mon), 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 Wednesday 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

Daylight Savings Time 2025 ⏰

31st March (Sun), 1:00 a.m. Turn clock forward by 1 hour
6th April (Sun), 3:00 a.m. Turn clock backward by 1 hour

Now grab your calendar, mark those dates, and get ready for a fantastic 2025!

WA ATAR Results: Perfect Scores and Top-Performing Schools
View the results of WA’s top-ranked schools based on 2024’s WACE results.


Want personalised study guidance to help drastically improve your marks? A private tutor can make the biggest difference!

Spread the word

Keep reading