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!
Table of Contents
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)
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)
| 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:
Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend:
