The ACT school holidays dates for 2025
School holidays – the time when your coffee gets cold, the house gets louder, and the dining table becomes a designated craft corner. At least you're not a school run!
Our advice? Keep ahead of the game.
This is your all-inclusive guide to term dates and public holidays in the Australian Capital Territory, so you know exactly what to expect and when.
We don’t just want to survive, we want you to thrive and most of your time with the family. With these dates in hand, you can plan a well-needed getaway or just enjoy quality time at home.
ACT school holidays 2025
| Event | Dates |
| Summer Holidays | Friday, 9 December 2025 – End of January 2026 |
| Autumn Holidays | Saturday, 11 April – Monday, 28 April 2025 |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday, 5 July – Monday, 21 July 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday, 27 September – Monday, 13 October 2025 |
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ACT public holidays 2025
| Event | Dates |
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, 1 January 2025 |
| Australia Day | Monday, 27 January 2025 |
| Canberra Day | Monday, 10 March 2025 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 18 April 2025 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 19 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 20 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 21 April |
| Anzac Day | Friday, 25 April 2025 |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday, 2 June |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 9 June 2025 |
| Labour Day | Monday, 6 October 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, 25 December 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday, 26 December 2025 |
ACT school term dates for 2025
| Event | Dates |
| Term 1 | Monday, 3 February (new students) / Tuesday, 4 February (continuing students) – Friday, 11 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 29 April – Friday, 4 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | Tuesday, 22 July – Friday, 26 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | Tuesday, 14 October – Thursday, 18 December 2025 |
ACT school holidays 2026: Plan ahead
| Event | Dates |
| Summer Holidays | Friday, 18 December 2026 – Sunday, 31 January 2027 |
| Autumn Holidays | Friday, 2 April – Sunday, 18 April 2026 |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday, 4 July – Monday, 20 July 2026 |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday, 26 September – Sunday, 11 October 2026 |
ACT public holidays 2026
| Event | Dates |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 |
| Canberra Day | Monday, 9 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Saturday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 |
| Reconciliation Day | Monday, 1 June |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday, 5 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 and Monday, 28 December 2026 |
Top family activities in Canberra during school holidays
National Zoo
A day at the zoo is always a win, and this one’s packed with wow-factor. With lions, tigers, bears (yes, really) and all the Aussie favourites, the National Zoo is full of animal encounters and hands-on experiences. The kids can get up close with everything from meerkats to monkeys, while you soak up the scenery and maybe even spot a sleepy koala mid-snack.
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
This place is basically science disguised as play. Expect lightning bolts, robots, free-fall slides and interactive experiments. It’s perfect for curious minds (and for tiring them out on a rainy day). There’s a Mini Q area for under 6s too, so even the little ones can get stuck into the action.
Australian War Memorial
This might not be your first pick for a family outing, but trust us, there’s something really special about sharing this space with kids. The Discovery Zone is built for hands-on learning, and it’s a gentle way to start important conversations about history, bravery and remembrance. Quiet, thoughtful, and surprisingly engaging.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
If your kids are wild at heart, this is your spot. From spotting wallabies and emus to strolling the boardwalks or bush trails, Tidbinbilla is a nature escape without the long drive. Pack a picnic, bring the binoculars, and keep an eye out for a platypus or two. It’s earthy, grounding and a good excuse to get everyone off their screens for a little while.
Lake Burley Griffin
You can’t go wrong with a picnic by the lake. There’s space to scoot, bike, paddle, or just sprawl under a tree with snacks. Hire a pedal boat, watch the rowers glide past, or let the kids run wild while you finally finish that takeaway coffee. Bonus: golden hour here is peak photo-op.
Wrapping it up
You’re officially set up for success with these Canberra school holidays and term dates. The ball is now in your court – get planning and make this year’s holidays count.
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