Perth explained
WA School Holidays & Term Dates 2026
Schools in Perth follow the Western Australia calendar, which runs across four terms in 2026. Here are the official term dates and every school-holiday period for the year.
WA school term dates 2026
| Term | Students start | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday 2 February | Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April | Friday 3 July |
| Term 3 | Monday 20 July | Friday 25 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October | Thursday 17 December |
WA school holidays 2026
- After Term 13 April – 19 April
- After Term 24 July – 19 July
- After Term 326 September – 11 October
- Summer holidaysFrom 18 December
WA school holidays: your questions
What are the WA school term dates for 2026?
For Western Australia government schools in 2026: Term 1 runs Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April; Term 2 runs Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July; Term 3 runs Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September; Term 4 runs Monday 12 October to Thursday 17 December.
When do the WA school holidays start in 2026?
The first WA government-school break of 2026 falls 3 april – 19 april, after Term 1 ends on Thursday 2 April. Students return for Term 2 on Monday 20 April.
When are the mid-year school holidays in WA in 2026?
The 2026 mid-year (winter) break in Western Australia falls 4 july – 19 july, after Term 2 ends on Friday 3 July.
Do Catholic and independent schools follow the same dates?
These are the WA Department of Education dates for government schools. Most Catholic and independent schools follow similar term dates, but pupil-free days and start dates can differ by a day or two, so always confirm the exact 2026 dates with your school.