The 2028 school year has not started yet
Term 1 starts on Wednesday, 2 February 2028.
Students return after the current school holiday break.
Western Australia school term countdown 2028
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
511 days until the 2028 school year starts
The 2028 school year begins with Term 1.
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Western Australia school term dates 2028
Term dates for WA government schools. Independent, Catholic and private schools may vary.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 2 February 2028 | 7 April 2028 | 9w 2d |
| Term 2 | 24 April 2028 | 30 June 2028 | 9w 4d |
| Term 3 | 17 July 2028 | 22 September 2028 | 9w 4d |
| Term 4 | 9 October 2028 | 14 December 2028 | 9w 3d |
Western Australia school holidays 2028
School holiday breaks between each school term.
| Holiday break | Starts | Ends | Length / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 8 April 2028 | 23 April 2028 | 16 days |
| Winter school holidays | 1 July 2028 | 16 July 2028 | 16 days |
| Spring school holidays | 23 September 2028 | 8 October 2028 | 16 days |
| Summer school holidays | 15 December 2028 | 30 January 2029 | 47 days |
Western Australia 2028 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 40 weeks across the four terms
- Term lengths: All four terms are 10 weeks long
- Total school holiday time: 95 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 47 days
2028 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 47-day summer holidays are the longest of the years with confirmed dates on this site.
Compared to 2029: Term 1 2028 falls 2 days later than Term 1 2029, Term 4 2028 falls 5 days earlier than Term 4 2029, and total school holiday time is identical (95 days each), with every individual break the same length in both years.
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
Western Australia school holidays by year
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Good to know: Western Australia planning notes for 2028
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.
Public Holidays
Public holiday dates for 2028 are gazetted by the WA government closer to the year itself, so a full list isn’t published on this page yet. Fixed national dates — New Year’s Day, Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day — can be expected as usual. For WA-specific public holidays and how they tend to fall relative to school terms, see the fully confirmed WA 2026 page as a guide, and check the official source link above for this year once it is published.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Why is WA’s King’s Birthday holiday so much later in the year?
Unlike most states, which hold this public holiday in June, WA typically schedules it for late September or early October. Always check the current year’s official WA public holiday list rather than assuming a June date.
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.
Other states and territories
Download and print WA 2028 school calendar
Download the Western Australia 2028 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
8 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.
Source and disclaimer
Source: WA official school dates/source page. Please refer to the official source and your school for final confirmation. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions.