NT School Terms 2026
Complete school term dates and school holidays for Northern Territory in 2026. The school year runs from 29 Jan to 10 Dec, with 39 weeks of schooling across four terms.
Note: Dates are first/last day for students in NT government schools. Teachers start one day earlier each term. Gunbalanya School operates on a flexible school year with separate consultations.
NT Term Dates 2026
Term 1
9 weeksStart:Thursday 29 January 2026
End:Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 14 April 2026
End:Friday 19 June 2026
Term 3
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 14 July 2026
End:Friday 18 September 2026
Term 4
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 6 October 2026
End:Thursday 10 December 2026
NT School Holidays 2026
| Holiday Period | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays (Term 1) | Friday 3 April 2026 | Monday 13 April 2026 | 11 days |
| Winter Holidays (Term 2) | Saturday 20 June 2026 | Monday 13 July 2026 | 24 days |
| Spring Holidays (Term 3) | Saturday 19 September 2026 | Monday 5 October 2026 | 17 days |
| Summer Holidays (Term 4) | Friday 11 December 2026 | Thursday 28 January 2027 | 49 days |
Key Dates 2026
- First Day of School: Thursday 29 January 2026
- Last Day of School: Thursday 10 December 2026
- Total School Weeks: 39 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in NT 2026?
The 2026 school year in Northern Territory starts on Thursday 29 January 2026. This is the first day of Term 1.
When does school end in NT 2026?
The 2026 school year in Northern Territory ends on Thursday 10 December 2026. This is the last day of Term 4.
How many school weeks are there in NT 2026?
There are approximately 39 school weeks in NT in 2026, spread across four terms.
When are the school holidays in NT 2026?
NT has four school holiday periods in 2026: autumn holidays (April), winter holidays (July), spring holidays (September/October), and summer holidays (December-January).