WA School Term Dates 2026 — School Holidays Calendar for Perth and Western Australia

WA School Term Dates 2026

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

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.

Confirm Your Dates

Official WA school term dates: education.wa.edu.au. Catholic Education WA: cewa.edu.au.

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