The NT school holidays dates for 2025
Love 'em or hate 'em, the school holidays are going to happen. The best thing we parents can do is prepare, prepare, prepare!
With the 2025 Northern Territory school holidays dates all laid out, you can actually plan something that doesn’t involve running around like a headless chicken. That way, when the kids are home and bouncing off the walls, you’ll have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained.
Grab a pen (or your digital calendar) and make notes. These are essential dates for the 2025 school breaks and public holidays.
NT school holidays 2025
| Event | Dates |
| First day of school | Wednesday, 29 January 2025 |
| Term 1 holidays | Saturday, 5 April – Sunday, 13 April 2025 |
| Term 2 holidays | Saturday, 21 June – Monday, 14 July 2025 |
| Term 3 holidays | Saturday, 20 September – Monday, 6 October 2025 |
| Term 4 holidays | Friday, 12 December 2025 – Monday, 26 January 2026 |
Northern Territory school term dates 2025
| Term | Dates |
| Term 1 | Wednesday, 29 January – Friday, 4 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 15 April – Friday, 20 June 2025 |
| Term 3 | Tuesday, 25 July – Friday, 19 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | Tuesday, 7 October – Thursday, 11 December 2025 |
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NT public holidays 2025
| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, 1 January 2025 |
| Australia Day | Monday, 27 January 2025 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 18 April 2025 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 19 April 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 20 April 2025 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 21 April 2025 |
| Anzac Day | Friday, 25 April 2025 |
| May Day | Monday, 5 May 2025 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 9 June 2025 |
| Northern Territory Day | Monday, 3 August 2025 |
| Picnic Day | Monday, 4 August 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, 25 December 2025 (Term 4 holidays) |
| Boxing Day | Friday, 26 December 2025 (Term 4 holidays) |
| New Year’s Eve | Wednesday, 31 December 2025 (7pm to midnight) |
NT school holidays 2026: Plan ahead
| Event | Dates |
| First day of school | Wednesday, 28 January 2026 |
| Term 1 holidays | Friday, 3 April – Monday, 13 April 2026 |
| Term 2 holidays | Saturday, 20 June – Monday, 13 July 2026 |
| Term 3 holidays | Saturday, 19 September – Monday, 5 October 2026 |
| Term 4 holidays | Friday, 11 December 2026 – Tuesday, 26 January 2027 |
NT public holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 |
| May Day | Monday, 4 May 2026 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 |
| Picnic Day | Monday, 3 August 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 |
| New Year’s Eve | Thursday, 31 December 2026 (7pm to midnight) |
Wrapping it up
Whether you’re escaping for a weekend away or just managing another day at home, the school holidays are your chance to hit pause. With the dates sorted, now it’s all about planning the fun (or survival, depending on the day). Either way, make it work for your family and enjoy the break.
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