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The following is a list of Australian school holiday dates to help you plan your next trip.
Travelling in Australia during the local school holiday periods can be busy as local families often use this time to have their own vacations. By planning your trip carefully, you can be aware of peak travel seasons for each state and territory.
Australian Capital Territory: 14 April to 29 April
New South Wales: 14 April to 24 April
Northern Territory: 7 April to 14 April
Queensland: 7 April to 22 April
South Australia: 14 April to 28 April
Tasmania: 14 April to 28 April
Victoria: 7 April to 22 April
Western Australia: 14 April to 28 April
Australian Capital Territory: 7 July to 22 July
New South Wales: 7 July to 18 July
Northern Territory: 23 June to 14 July
Queensland: 30 June to 14 July
South Australia: 7 July to 21 July
Tasmania: 7 July to 21 July
Victoria: 7 July to 21 July
Western Australia: 7 July to 21 July
Australian Capital Territory: 29 September to 14 October
New South Wales: 29 September to 10 October
Northern Territory: 22 September to 6 October
Queensland: 22 September to 7 October
South Australia: 29 September to 13 October
Tasmania: 29 September to 13 October
Victoria: 22 September to 6 October
Western Australia: 29 September to 13 October
Australian Capital Territory: 19 December 2025 to 2 February 2026
New South Wales: 22 December 2025 to 2 February 2026
Northern Territory: 15 December 2025 to 28 January 2026
Queensland: 15 December 2025 to 27 January 2026
South Australia: 15 December 2025 to 27 January 2026
Tasmania: 19 December 2025 to 2 February 2026
Victoria: 22 December 2025 to 27 January 2026
Western Australia: 22 December 2025 to 2 February 2026