[Updated for 2024] ACT School Holidays, Public Holidays, Terms and Long Weekends for Families

It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays.

Here is a handy guide to the 2024 Australian Capital Territory school holidays, terms, and public holidays.

We also show you how to strategically schedule your leave around public holidays so you can enjoy extra-long weekends!

1. ACT School Holidays 2024

Here is the List of Australian Capital Territory school holidays in 2024.

First day in the school: (New students) 30 January (Tue) | (Continuing students) 31 January (Wed)

Autumn Holidays: 13 Apr (Sat) – 28 Apr (Sun)

Winter Holidays: 6 Jul (Sat) – 21 Jul (Sun)

Spring Holidays: 28 Sep (Sat) – 13 Oct (Sun)

Summer Holidays: 18 Dec (Wed) – 2 Feb 2025 (Sun)

2. ACT 2024 School Terms Dates

Term 1: 30 January (Tue) – 12 April (Fri)
Term 2: 29 April (Mon) – 5 July (Fri)
Term 3: 22 July (Mon) – 27 September (Fri)
Term 4: 14 October (Mon) – 17 December (Tue)

3. ACT Public Holidays Chart 2024

Public Holiday	2024
New Year Day	1 January (Monday)
Australia Day	26 January (Friday)
Canberra Day	11 March (Monday)
Good Friday	29 March (Friday)
Saturday before Easter Sunday	30 March (Saturday)
Easter Sunday	31 March (Sunday)
Easter Monday	1 April (Monday)
ANZAC Day	25 April (Thursday)
Reconciliation Day	27 May (Monday)
Sovereign’s Birthday	10 June (Monday)
Labour Day	7 October (Monday)
Christmas Day	25 December (Wednesday)
Boxing Day	26 December (Thursday)

*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 2024 in Australian Capital Territory:

• New Year Day: 30 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024 (Sat – Mon)
• Australia Day: 26 Jan – 28 Jan (Fri– Sun)
• Canberra Day: 9 Mar – 11 Mar (Sat – Mon)
• Reconciliation Day: 25 May – 27 May (Sat– Mon)
• Sovereign’s Birthday: 8 Jun – 10 Jun (Sat – Mon)
• Labour Day: 5 Oct – 7 Oct (Sat – Mon)

Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend:

• Apr – ANZAC Day
• Dec – Christmas Day * Boxing Day

Australia Other States School Holidays & Terms Dates in 2024

Here you can check the 2024 Australia school holidays and schools terms dates for all states.