NT School Terms 2027
Complete school term dates and school holidays for Northern Territory in 2027. The school year runs from 27 Jan to 9 Dec, with 40 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 (except Term 1 where Australia Day falls between teacher and student start). Gunbalanya School operates on a flexible school year with separate consultations.
NT Term Dates 2027
Term 1
10 weeksStart:Wednesday 27 January 2027
End:Friday 2 April 2027
Term 2
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 13 April 2027
End:Friday 18 June 2027
Term 3
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 13 July 2027
End:Friday 17 September 2027
Term 4
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 5 October 2027
End:Thursday 9 December 2027
NT School Holidays 2027
| Holiday Period | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays (Term 1) | Saturday 3 April 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | 10 days |
| Winter Holidays (Term 2) | Saturday 19 June 2027 | Monday 12 July 2027 | 24 days |
| Spring Holidays (Term 3) | Saturday 18 September 2027 | Monday 4 October 2027 | 17 days |
| Summer Holidays (Term 4) | Friday 10 December 2027 | Wednesday 26 January 2028 | 48 days |
Key Dates 2027
- First Day of School: Wednesday 27 January 2027
- Last Day of School: Thursday 9 December 2027
- Total School Weeks: 40 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in NT 2027?
The 2027 school year in Northern Territory starts on Wednesday 27 January 2027. This is the first day of Term 1.
When does school end in NT 2027?
The 2027 school year in Northern Territory ends on Thursday 9 December 2027. This is the last day of Term 4.
How many school weeks are there in NT 2027?
There are approximately 40 school weeks in NT in 2027, spread across four terms.
When are the school holidays in NT 2027?
NT has four school holiday periods in 2027: autumn holidays (April), winter holidays (July), spring holidays (September/October), and summer holidays (December-January).