[Updated for 2025] ACT School Holidays, Terms, Public Holidays, and Long Weekends
By School Infromer Team | Apr 28, 2024
Here is a convenient guide to the ACT 2025 school holidays, school terms, and public holidays.
We also show you how to make the most of your public holidays by strategically scheduling your leave, so you can enjoy those extra-long weekends!
Overview of ACT School Terms and Holidays 2025
ACT schools operate on a four-term schedule, punctuated by well-deserved breaks for students. These holidays provide a welcome chance to recharge, unwind, and delve into extracurricular activities.
1. 2025 ACT Schools Holidays
The first day of school in 2025 is: 3 Feb 2025 (Mon) – New Students
Autumn School Holidays: 12 Apr (Sat) – 28 Apr (Mon)
Winter School Holidays: 5 Jul (Sat) – 21 Jul (Mon)
Spring School Holidays: 27 Sep (Sat) – 13 Oct (Mon)
Summer School Holidays: 17 Dec (Fri) – Not confirmed yet
2. 2025 ACT Schools Term Dates
Term 1: 3 February (Mon) – 11 April (Fri)
Term 2: 29 April (Tue) – 4 July (Fri)
Term 3: 22 July (Tue) – 26 September (Fri)
Term 4: 14 October (Tue) – 18 December (Thu)
3. 2025 Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays
| Public Holiday | 2025 |
|---|---|
| New Year Day | 1 January 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Australia Day | 27 January 2025 (Monday) |
| Canberra Day | 10 March 2025 (Monday) |
| Good Friday | 18 April 2025 (Friday) |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | 19 April 2025 (Saturday) |
| Easter Sunday | 20 April 2025 (Sunday) |
| Easter Monday | 21 April 2025 (Monday) |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April 2025 (Friday) |
| Reconciliation Day | 2 June 2025 (Monday) |
| Sovereign’s Birthday | 9 June 2025 (Monday) |
| Labour Day | 6 October 2025 (Monday) |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2025 (Thursday) |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2025 (Friday) |
*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 Six 3-day long weekends in 2025 in Australian Capital Territory:
- Australia Day: 25 Jan – 27 Jan (Sat – Mon)
- Canberra Day : 8 Mar – 10 Mar (Sat – Mon)
- ANZAC Day: 25 April – 27 April (Fri– Sun)
- Reconciliation Day: 31 May – 2 Jun (Sat – Mon)
- Sovereign’s Birthday: 7 Jun – 9 Jun (Sat– Mon)
- Labour Day: 4 Oct – 6 Oct (Sar – Mon)
Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend in ACT:
- Jan – New Year’s Day
