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Perth School Holidays
WA students are on spring school holidays until Sunday 11 October 2026, returning Monday 12 October 2026. Perth has long sunny days, Indian Ocean beaches and Kings Park right next to the city. Schools follow the WA public school calendar.
WA school terms & holidays 2026
| Period | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon 2 Feb 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Autumn school holidaysBetween Term 1 and Term 2 | Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Sun 19 Apr 2026 | 17 days |
| Term 2 | Mon 20 Apr 2026 | Fri 3 July 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Winter school holidaysBetween Term 2 and Term 3 | Sat 4 July 2026 | Sun 19 July 2026 | 16 days |
| Term 3 | Mon 20 July 2026 | Fri 25 Sept 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Spring school holidaysBetween Term 3 and Term 4 | Sat 26 Sept 2026 | Sun 11 Oct 2026 | 16 days |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Summer school holidaysEnd of 2026 → start of 2027 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Fri 29 Jan 2027 | 43 days |
- Dates are for students and are published in the Western Australian Government Gazette. Each school sets its own development days, so check your school's schedule.
- Applies to
- WA public schools
- Source
- WA Department of Education – term dates (published in the WA Government Gazette)
- Status
- Confirmed by official source
- Last checked
- Saturday 10 October 2026
- Updated
- Saturday 10 October 2026
All Western Australia dates and countdown
Looking for an organised holiday program in Perth?
See What's OnFree and low-cost things to do in Perth
Ideas, not endorsements. Opening hours, prices and holiday programs change, so check each place's official website before you go.
WA Museum Boola BardipThe state museum in the Perth Cultural Centre.
State Library of Western AustraliaA library with a dedicated children's area.
Kings Park and Botanic GardenBushland, gardens, playgrounds and city views.
Art Gallery of Western AustraliaGallery in the Perth Cultural Centre.
ScitechInteractive science centre and planetarium.
Perth beachesSwim at patrolled beaches and watch for afternoon sea breezes.
Local tips for Perth families
- Weather: Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summer outings work best early in the day.
- WA schools set their own staff development days, so confirm your school's first day back.
- Your local library is one of the best free school holiday resources: most run craft, reading and STEM sessions during the break.
Free things to do these school holidays
Keep Perth kids busy, happy and learning with free activities you can start today — no bookings needed.
A printable bingo card of reading challenges — read in a cubby, read to a pet, read a comic — to keep books fun all holidays.
Using only paper and tape, design a bridge between two books that holds as many coins as possible.