Canberra's School Holidays for 2024

First Day of School

New students start school on Tuesday 30th January. Returning students start the following day on Wednesday 31st January.

Autumn School Holidays

Start: 13th April

End: 29th April

Note: The week before these holidays it’s also the easter break.

Winter School Holidays

Start: 6th July

End: 21 July

Spring School Holidays

Start: 28th September

End: 13th October

Summer School Holidays

Start: 18th December

End: 2 February 2025

Find out What's On These School Holidays

The daily Canberra Digest newsletter publishes school holiday programs and events in the lead up to each of the school holidays. I try and include as many free and low-cost activities as possible. You can subscribe to the digest here.

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