ACT School Terms 2027
Complete school term dates and school holidays for Australian Capital Territory in 2027. The school year runs from 1 Feb to 17 Dec, with 40 weeks of schooling across four terms.
Note: Dates are first/last day for students in ACT public schools. Term 1: new students (Kindy, Year 7, Year 11, transfers) start Mon 1 Feb; continuing students start Tue 2 Feb. Student-free day is first day of each term. Independent and Catholic schools may vary.
ACT Term Dates 2027
Term 1
10 weeksStart:Monday 1 February 2027
End:Friday 9 April 2027
Term 2
10 weeksStart:Wednesday 28 April 2027
End:Friday 2 July 2027
Term 3
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 20 July 2027
End:Friday 24 September 2027
Term 4
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 12 October 2027
End:Friday 17 December 2027
ACT School Holidays 2027
| Holiday Period | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays (Term 1) | Saturday 10 April 2027 | Tuesday 27 April 2027 | 18 days |
| Winter Holidays (Term 2) | Saturday 3 July 2027 | Monday 19 July 2027 | 17 days |
| Spring Holidays (Term 3) | Saturday 25 September 2027 | Monday 11 October 2027 | 17 days |
| Summer Holidays (Term 4) | Saturday 18 December 2027 | Monday 31 January 2028 | 45 days |
Key Dates 2027
- First Day of School: Monday 1 February 2027
- Last Day of School: Friday 17 December 2027
- Total School Weeks: 40 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in ACT 2027?
The 2027 school year in Australian Capital Territory starts on Monday 1 February 2027. This is the first day of Term 1.
When does school end in ACT 2027?
The 2027 school year in Australian Capital Territory ends on Friday 17 December 2027. This is the last day of Term 4.
How many school weeks are there in ACT 2027?
There are approximately 40 school weeks in ACT in 2027, spread across four terms.
When are the school holidays in ACT 2027?
ACT has four school holiday periods in 2027: autumn holidays (April), winter holidays (July), spring holidays (September/October), and summer holidays (December-January).