School Holidays 2026

We know how exciting school holidays can be. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, organising activities at home, or counting down to a well-earned break. Officeworks’ guide to school holidays in Australia makes it easy to stay organised, with key term dates for government schools across every state and territory, all in one place.

Once the dates are locked in, it’s time to plan the fun. From kids art & craft supplies to educational games designed to keep curious minds busy, you’ll find plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained for hours.

NSW School Holidays 2026

Explore NSW school holiday and term dates for 2026. For updates and future dates, subscribe to our mailing list or bookmark the NSW school Holidays page for easy access.
Autumn Holidays: 7^th April 2026 – 17^th April 2026
Winter Holidays: 6^th July 2026 – 17^th July 2026
Spring Holidays: 28^th September 2026 – 9^th October 2026
Summer Holidays (Eastern Division): 18^th December 2026 – 27^th January 2027
Summer Holidays (Western Division):18^th December 2026 – 3^rd February 2027

QLD School Holidays 2026

Planning a trip? Check the key dates for QLD school holidays 2026 here.
Autumn Holidays: 3^rd April 2026 – 19^th April 2026
Winter Holidays: 27^th June 2026 – 12^th July 2026
Spring Holidays: 19^th September 2026 – 5^th October 2026
Summer Holidays: 12^th December 2026 – 26^th January 2027

VIC School Holidays 2026

Stay up to date with Victorian school holiday dates for 2026 by bookmarking this page.
Autumn Holidays: 3^rd April 2026 – 19^th April 2026
Winter Holidays: 27^th June 2026 – 12^th July 2026
Spring Holidays: 19^th September 2026 – 4^th October 2026
Summer Holidays: 19^th December 2026 – 26^th January 2027

SA School Holidays 2026

View a complete list of the South Australian school term dates and holidays here, to plan your family activities.
Autumn Holidays: 11^th April 2026 – 26^th April 2026
Winter Holidays: 4^th July 2026 – 19^th July 2026
Spring Holidays: 26^th September 2026 – 11^th October 2026
Summer Holidays: 12^th December 2026 – 26^th January 2027

WA School Holidays 2026

Planning school holiday fun in Western Australia? Check out the official 2026 WA school holiday dates below.
Autumn Holidays: 3^rd April 2026 – 19^th April 2026
Winter Holidays: 4^th July 2026 – 19^th July 2026
Spring Holidays: 26^th September 2026 – 11^th October 2026
Summer Holidays: 18^th December 2026 – 31^st January 2027

TAS School Holidays 2026

Refer to this official schedule for Tasmania school holidays and view yearly-updated term dates for Tasmanian schools here.
Autumn Holidays: 18^th April 2026 – 3^rd May 2026
Winter Holidays: 11^th July 2026 – 26^th July 2026
Spring Holidays: 3^rd October 2026 – 18^th October 2026
Summer Holidays: 19^th December 2026 – TBA

ACT School Holidays 2026

Organise your family’s holidays with ease by referencing the ACT School Holidays & Term Dates for 2026.
Autumn Holidays: 3^rd April 2026 – 20^th April 2026
Winter Holidays: 4^th July 2026 – 20^th July 2026
Spring Holidays: 26^th September 2026 – 12^th October 2026
Summer Holidays: 19^th December 2026 – 31^st January 2027

NT School Holidays 2026

Refer to the official Northern Territory school holiday dates for 2026 here, perfect for planning family activities and breaks throughout the year.
Autumn Holidays: 3^rd April 2026 – 12^th April 2026
Winter Holidays: 20^thJune 2026 – 12^th July 2026
Spring Holidays: 19^thSeptember 2026 – 4^th October 2026
Summer Holidays: 12^th December 2026 – 26^th January 2027

Keeping Kids Entertained During the School Holidays with Officeworks

Keeping kids engaged during the school holidays is easy with Officeworks’ curated selection of art, craft, and educational supplies. Whether you're looking for creative activities, thoughtful gifts, or fun learning experiences, we have everything you need to make the break enjoyable and productive.

• Encourage kids to explore their imagination with our diverse kids art & craft range. From painting and drawing to DIY craft kits, there’s something for every artist to enjoy.
• Looking for the perfect way to show appreciation to your kids teacher? Explore our gifting range, featuring stationery sets, personalised items, and creative presents that make a lasting impression.
• Want to keep young minds active during the break? Our STEM learning range offers educational tools that help children develop problem-solving skills while having fun. From building games to , these activities boost creativity and productivity during downtime.

Popular School Holiday Essentials at Officeworks

Browse our extensive range of entertainment and learning tools to keep kids engaged for hours:

• iPads & Tablets: Perfect for interactive learning, games, and creativity apps.
• Art Sets: Complete kits for painting, sketching, and creative projects.
• Kids painting supplies: Let their creativity flow with paints, brushes, and canvases.
• Gaming Controllers: Play and explore with popular gaming systems and gear.
• Science Games: Hands-on learning that makes science fun.