Planning for family time, travel, or kids’ activities? Knowing the Western Australia School Holidays 2026 helps parents and carers organise school breaks, childcare, and vacation plans early in the year. In WA, public schools follow a four-term calendar with holiday periods between each term. Independent and Catholic schools typically base their calendars on these state dates, but always double-check with your child’s school for the exact dates.
WA School Holiday Dates 2026
| Holiday Break | Start Dates | End Dates |
| Autumn Holidays | Fri 3 April | Sun 19 April 2026 |
| Winter Holidays | Sat 4 July | Sun 19 July 2026 |
| Spring Holidays | Sat 26 September | Sun 11 October 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | Fri 18 December 2026 | Sun 31 January 2027 |
WA School Term Dates 2026
Understanding the school term schedule helps you organise the school year, plan routines and fit in extracurricular activities. In 2026, public schools in Western Australia will run four terms throughout the year, with each term followed by a holiday period.
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
| Term 1 | Monday 2 February 2026 | Monday 12 October 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April 2026 | Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday 20 July 2026 | Friday 25 September 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October 2026 | Thursday 17 December 2026 |
These term dates provide a clear structure for school attendance, with breaks for holidays and public events in between.
WA Public Holidays 2026
Western Australia public holidays in 2026 give families and workers scheduled days off to celebrate national days, cultural events, and traditional seasonal holidays. Most are observed across the entire state, and when a holiday falls on a weekend, a replacement holiday is provided on the following Monday.
| Public Holiday | Date (2026) |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday, 2 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 |
| Saturday, 25 April 2026 | Monday, 27 April 2026 |
| Western Australia Day | Monday, 1 June 2026 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 28 September 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day (Observed) | Monday, 28 December 2026 |
Note: When holidays like Anzac Day or Boxing Day fall on a weekend, WA observes an additional public holiday on the following Monday so workers still get a day off.