Planning ahead for school holidays in 2025? If you are a parent or a student in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), knowing the school term dates and public holidays is essential for organizing your family’s schedule, planning vacations, and ensuring a smooth school year. Here is everything you need to know about the ACT school holidays and public holidays in 2025.
ACT School Term Dates 2025
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) public school year is divided into four terms. Please note that these dates apply to public schools; independent and Catholic schools may have variations.
Term 1
- Teachers commence: Friday, 31 January 2025 (student-free day)
- New students start: Monday, 3 February 2025
- Continuing students return: Tuesday, 4 February 2025
- Term ends: Friday, 11 April 2025
Term 2
- Teachers commence: Monday, 28 April 2025 (student-free day)
- Students start: Tuesday, 29 April 2025
- Term ends: Friday, 4 July 2025
Term 3
- Teachers commence: Monday, 21 July 2025 (student-free day)
- Students start: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
- Term ends: Friday, 26 September 2025
Term 4
- Teachers commence: Monday, 13 October 2025 (student-free day)
- Students start: Tuesday, 14 October 2025
- Term ends: Thursday, 18 December 2025
ACT School Holidays 2025
The NEW schools holidays for 2025 are from Autumn holidays Saturday 12 April to Monday 28 April, Winter holidays Saturday 5 July to Monday 21 July, spring holiday, Saturday 27 September to Monday10 October and Summer holiday, Friday19 December to End of January 2026.
Autumn Holidays
- Dates: Saturday, 12 April – Monday, 28 April 2025
- Duration: 17 days
- Includes: Easter break (Good Friday: 18 April, Easter Monday: 21 April)
Winter Holidays
- Dates: Saturday, 5 July – Monday, 21 July 2025
- Duration: 17 days
- Includes: Mid-year break
Spring Holidays
- Dates: Saturday, 27 September – Monday, 13 October 2025
- Duration: 17 days
- Includes: Spring break
Summer Holidays
- Dates: Friday, 19 December 2025 – End of January 2026 (exact end date varies)
- Duration: Approximately 6 weeks
- Includes: Christmas and New Year break
ACT Public Holidays in 2025
Here are the key public holidays in the ACT for 2025, which may coincide with school terms and holidays:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year’s Day |
| 27 Jan | Mon | Australia Day Holiday |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 19 Apr | Sat | Day following Good Friday |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Fri | Anzac Day |
| 9 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 6 Oct | Mon | Labour Day |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day |
ACT Public Holidays Calendar 2025
