Western Australia school term dates and school holiday dates for 2026. Term start and end dates for government and most schools in Perth and WA, plus WA public holidays during school terms.
Western Australian government school term dates for 2026 are set by the WA Department of Education. Perth and WA school terms differ from eastern states, particularly around WA Day in June and the King's Birthday in late June.
2026 WA School Terms and Holidays
Period
Start
End
Term 1 2026
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Thursday 9 April 2026
Autumn school holidays
Friday 10 April 2026
Sunday 26 April 2026
Term 2 2026
Monday 27 April 2026
Friday 3 July 2026
Winter school holidays
Saturday 4 July 2026
Sunday 19 July 2026
Term 3 2026
Monday 20 July 2026
Friday 25 September 2026
Spring school holidays
Saturday 26 September 2026
Sunday 11 October 2026
Term 4 2026
Monday 12 October 2026
Friday 11 December 2026
Summer school holidays
Saturday 12 December 2026
Late January/early February 2027
WA schools start Term 1 later than eastern states (usually first week of February). Confirm with the WA Department of Education or your school for exact 2026 dates.
WA Public Holidays During School Terms 2026
Australia Day — Monday 26 January 2026 — Before Term 1 starts in WA.
Good Friday and Easter — 3-6 April 2026 — Falls at end of Term 1 or start of autumn school holidays.
Anzac Day substitute — Monday 27 April 2026 — First day of Term 2 may be a public holiday. Schools likely closed.
WA Day — Monday 1 June 2026 — Falls during Term 2. Schools closed.
King's Birthday — Monday 22 June 2026 — Falls during Term 2 (WA observes 4th Monday in June). Schools closed.