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2024 ACT School Holidays & School Term Dates
2024 ACT School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2023-2024 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Saturday, 16 December 2023 | Sunday, 28 January 2024 |
Term 1 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 29 January 2024
| Friday, 12 April 2024 |
Term 1 School Holidays 2024 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Saturday, 13 April 2024 | Sunday, 28 April 2024 |
Term 2 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 29 April 2024
| Friday, 5 July 2024 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2024 (Winter School Holidays) | Saturday, 6 July 2024 | Sunday, 21 July 2024 |
Term 3 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 22 July 2024
| Friday, 27 September 2024 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2024 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 28 September 2024 | Sunday, 13 October 2024 |
Term 4 2024 | Student-Free Day on Monday, 14 October 2024
| Tuesday, 17 December 2024 |
2024-2025 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Wednesday, 18 December 2024 | Sunday, 2 February 2025 |
ACT Public Holidays 2024
For the public holiday dates for other Australian states, please read our our complete 2024 public holiday article.
2024 ACT Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Monday, 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January 2024 |
Canberra Day | Monday, 11 March 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March 2024 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April 2024 |
Reconciliation Day | Monday, 27 May 2024 |
King’s Birthday | Monday, 10 June 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Term 1 start and finish in ACT?
Term 1 starts from Tuesday, 30 January 2024 (New Students) and Wednesday, 31 January 2024 (Returning Students) finishes on Friday, 12 April 2024.
There is a student-free day on Monday, 29 January 2024.
When does Term 2 start and finish in ACT?
Term 2 starts on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 and finishes on Friday, 5 July 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 29 April 2024.
When does Term 3 start and finish in ACT?
Term 3 starts on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 and finishes on Friday, 27 September 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 22 July 2024.
When does Term 4 start and finish in ACT?
Term 4 starts on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 and finishes on Tuesday, 17 December 2024. There is a student-free day on Monday, 14 October 2024.
When are the school holidays in NSW ACT?
The ACT school holiday dates in 2024 are from 13 April - 28 April (Term 1 holidays), 6 July - 21 July (Term 2 holidays) and 28 September - 13 October. The end of year holidays (summer holidays) begin on 18 December 2024.
Are there any differences in school holiday dates for private and public schools in the ACT?
Generally, public and private schools in the ACT follow the same term dates set by the ACT Education Department (Directorate). However, some private or independent schools may have slight variations in their academic calendars, including differences in the start and end dates of terms or holidays. It is advisable to check directly with the specific school for any deviations.
What are the student-free days in the ACT school calendar for 2024?
The student-free days in ACT 2024 fall on Monday, 29 January 2024, Monday, 29 April 2024, Monday, 22 July 2024 and Monday, 14 October 2024. These days are typically used for staff development and planning.
