Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
3 April 2026 - 19 April 2026
17
days off
Western Australia School Holidays 2026 & Term Dates
Current School Term Status
Term 3 is currently running
16
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Term 3 ends on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Next break: Spring school holidays starts after Friday, 25 September 2026.
Live School Term Tracker
Western Australia school term countdown 2026
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
17 days until the Spring holidays begin
Term 3 is running now. After it, the Spring holidays run 26 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026.
Week 8 of 10 - Term 3
Last day of schoolFriday, 25 September 2026Term 3 ends
Holidays beginSaturday, 26 September 2026Spring holidays
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📅 2026 Western Australia School Term Dates
Use the table below as the main reference for Western Australia 2026 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 2 February 2026 | 2 April 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Term 2 | 20 April 2026 | 3 July 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Term 3 | 20 July 2026 | 25 September 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | 12 October 2026 | 17 December 2026 | 10 weeks |
🏖️ School Holidays WA 2026
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Western Australia for 2026. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
4 July 2026 - 19 July 2026
16
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
26 September 2026 - 11 October 2026
16
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2026
18 December 2026 - 31 January 2027
45
days off
Western Australia 2026 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 40 weeks across the four terms
- Longest term: Term 2 (11 weeks)
- Shortest term: Term 1 (9 weeks)
- Total school holiday time: 94 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 45 days
2026 has the least total instructional time of the 5 years shown on this site, at 40 weeks across the four terms — 1 fewer than the longest year (41 weeks). Its 45-day summer holidays are the shortest of the years with confirmed dates on this site.
Compared to 2027: Term 1 2026 falls 1 day later than Term 1 2027, Term 4 2026 falls 1 day later than Term 4 2027, and total school holiday time is 1 day fewer in 2026 than in 2027 (94 vs 95).
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
Plain-English summary for Western Australia 2026
Western Australia school students generally have four school terms in 2026, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: 2 February 2026.
- School year ends: 17 December 2026.
- Important note: Government, Catholic, independent and private schools may use different student dates, so families should confirm dates with their school.
The detailed term dates and school holiday tables above remain the main reference. This section is only a quick plain-English explanation.
Download and print WA 2026 school calendar
Download the Western Australia 2026 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
21 calendar items included. The file includes available term dates, school holiday breaks and public holidays that appear on this page. Always confirm dates with the official source and your school.
2026 Public Holidays in Western Australia
Western Australia can have regional variations for some public holidays. The table lists the main statewide public holidays and additional holidays where applicable.
| Public holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Labour Day | Monday, 2 March 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| ANZAC Day Holiday | Monday, 27 April 2026 | Additional public holiday. |
| Western Australia Day | Monday, 1 June 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 28 September 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Monday, 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday. |
Use this table as a planning guide only. Confirm public holidays, regional holidays and school-specific arrangements with the official WA government source and your school.
See the full WA 2026 public holiday list, with types and long weekends →
Good to know: Western Australia planning notes for 2026
Western Australia doesn’t observe daylight saving, so families travelling between WA and the eastern states during school holidays should double-check the time difference, which can be up to three hours in summer. WA also has its own Western Australia Day public holiday on the first Monday in June, and typically schedules its King’s (or Queen’s) Birthday public holiday in late September or early October — much later in the year than most other states. Government school dates are the main reference here; Catholic and independent schools in WA may set slightly different student dates. WA calls its pupil-free days Student Free Days, and individual schools set the dates with department approval, typically a handful spread across the year. WA’s King’s Birthday public holiday is confirmed for 28 September 2026, close to the Term 3 to Term 4 break, so check the school holiday dates above before booking travel around it.
Frequently asked questions about 2026 school dates
When do Western Australia schools go back in 2026?
The first day of Term 1 starts on 2 February 2026.
When are school holidays WA 2026?
School holidays WA 2026 are the breaks listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on 17 December 2026.
What are the term dates Western Australia 2026?
Term dates Western Australia 2026 are: Term 1 runs from 2 February 2026 to 2 April 2026, Term 2 runs from 20 April 2026 to 3 July 2026, Term 3 runs from 20 July 2026 to 25 September 2026, Term 4 runs from 12 October 2026 to 17 December 2026.
Are these dates the same for every Western Australia school?
No. These dates are based on Western Australia government schools. Independent, private and Catholic schools may set different student dates or pupil-free days.
Does Western Australia observe daylight saving during school holidays?
No. WA does not use daylight saving, so during summer it can be up to three hours behind the eastern states. This is worth factoring into travel plans during the school holiday breaks.
Are Catholic and independent school dates different in WA?
They can be. WA Catholic and independent schools set their own calendars and pupil-free days, which may differ from the government school dates shown on this page. Confirm directly with your school.
Where can I confirm official WA school term dates?
The WA Department of Education publishes official future term dates at education.wa.edu.au, linked from the source note on this page. Check there directly for the latest confirmed dates.