[Updated for 2025] WA School Holidays, Terms, Public Holidays, and Long Weekends for Families
By School Infromer Team | Updated Apr 29 , 2024
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Here is a complete overview of 2025 Western Australia school holidays , including, terms, and public holidays.
We also show you how to make the most of your public holidays by strategically planning your leave, so you can enjoy those extended weekends!
Looking for the WA holiday calendar for 2024? Visit here.
Overview of Western Australia School Terms and Holidays 2025
Western Australia school year offers a balanced approach with four terms, each followed by a well-deserved break. These holidays allow students to refresh, de-stress, and engage in activities outside the classroom. The year typically starts in late January and concludes in late December, providing breaks in April, July, September, and December.
1. 2025 WA Schools Holidays
The first day of school in 2025 is: 5 Feb 2025 (Wed)
Autumn School Holidays: 12 Apr (Sat) – 27 Apr (Sun)
Winter School Holidays: 5 Jul (Sat) – 20 Jul (Sun)
Spring School Holidays: 27 Sep (Sat) – 12 Oct (Sun)
Summer School Holidays: 19 Dec (Fri) – 1 Feb 2026 (Sun)
2. 2025 WA Schools Term Dates
Term 1: 5 February (Wed) – 11 April (Fri)
Term 2: 28 April (Mon) – 4 July (Fri)
Term 3: 21 July (Mon) – 26 September (Fri)
Term 4: 13 October (Mon) – 18 December (Thu)
3. 2025 Western Australia Public Holidays
| Public Holiday | 2025 |
|---|---|
| New Year Day | Wednesday 1 January 2025 |
| Australia Day | Monday 27 January 2025 |
| Labour Day | Monday 3 March 2025 |
| Good Friday | Friday 18 April 2025 |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 19 April 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 20 April 2025 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 21 April 2025 |
| ANZAC Day | Friday 25 April 2025 |
| Western Australia Day | Monday 2 June 2025 |
| King's Birthday | Monday 29 September 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December 2025 |
*Please note that all public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Reference
4. Long Weekends and When to Take Leave
There are Five 3-day long weekends in 2025 in Western Australia:
- Australia Day: 25 Jan – 27 Jan (Sat – Mon)
- Labour Day: 1 Mar – 3 Mar (Sat – Mon)
- ANZAC Day: 25 April – 27 April (Fri– Sun)
- Western Australia Day: 31 May – 2 June (Sat – Mon)
- King’s Birthday: 21 Sep – 23 Sep(Sat– Mon)
In Western Australia, there are no options for taking leave during extended long weekends.
