Northern Territory school holidays 2032
Showing the 2032 calendar only. Current and next year
Next term date
Schools break up in 12 days — Fri 18 Sep 2026
Next holiday: Term 3 break, Mon 21 Sep 2026 – Mon 5 Oct 2026
Verified from nt.gov.au on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
2032 — next year, already published
Terms 2032
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 28 Jan 2032 | Fri 9 Apr 2032 | 53 |
| Term 2 | Tue 20 Apr 2032 | Fri 25 Jun 2032 | 49 |
| Term 3 | Tue 20 Jul 2032 | Fri 24 Sep 2032 | 49 |
| Term 4 | Tue 12 Oct 2032 | Thu 16 Dec 2032 | 48 |
Holidays 2032
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 break computed | Mon 12 Apr 2032 | Mon 19 Apr 2032 |
| Term 2 break computed | Mon 28 Jun 2032 | Mon 19 Jul 2032 |
| Term 3 break computed | Mon 27 Sep 2032 | Mon 11 Oct 2032 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Fri 17 Dec 2032 | — |
INSET and closure days 2032
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide student-free day per school statewide staff development |
Tue 27 Jan 2032 | Tue 27 Jan 2032 |
| Statewide student-free day per school statewide staff development |
Mon 19 Apr 2032 | Mon 19 Apr 2032 |
| Statewide student-free day per school statewide staff development |
Mon 19 Jul 2032 | Mon 19 Jul 2032 |
| Statewide student-free day per school statewide staff development |
Mon 11 Oct 2032 | Mon 11 Oct 2032 |
| Statewide student-free day per school statewide staff development |
Fri 17 Dec 2032 | Fri 17 Dec 2032 |
What's different about Northern Territory
- The term 1 in Northern Territory is 53 school days (Wed 28 Jan 2032 – Fri 9 Apr 2032).
- Northern Territory schools break up for summer on Thu 16 Dec 2032.
- The source lists 5 pupil-free days (Statewide student-free day): Tue 27 Jan 2032, Mon 19 Apr 2032, Mon 19 Jul 2032, Mon 11 Oct 2032, Fri 17 Dec 2032.
- The 2032 dates were first published in September 2026.
- The term 1 starts 1 day earlier in the calendar than in 2031 (Wed 28 Jan 2032 vs Wed 29 Jan 2031).
Where these dates come from
Source: Northern Territory Government, school term dates. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. nt.gov.au
Verified from nt.gov.au on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
2032 Below are the school term dates for 2032. Gunbalanya School operates on a flexible school year, with school term dates determined through separate consultations. | Term | Start | Finish | Term 1 | Teachers - Tuesday 27 January Students - Wednesday 28 January | Friday 9 April | Term 2 | Teachers - Monday 19 April Students - Tuesday 20 April | Friday 25 June | Term 3 | Teachers - Monday 19 July Students - Tuesday 20 July | Friday 24 September | Term 4 | Teachers - Monday 11 October Students - Tuesday 12 October | Students - Thursday 16 December Teachers - Friday 17 December Public holidays Get a list of NT public holidays. Other states and territories For school term dates in other states and territories, go to the Australian Government website. Give feedback about this page. Share this page: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy link URL copied! Related information NT public and regional holidays List of urban and remote schools Enrol your child at school Back-to-School payment scheme Get sport vouchers for your child Holiday activities for young people Back to top Information and services Arts, sport and leisure Boating, fishing and marine Business and industry Community support and care Driving and transport Education and learning Emergency and safety Employment, money and taxes Environment Health and wellbeing Housing, property and land Your rights, crime and the law Find out more About government Public consultations NT public holidays Media releases Government grants Government directory Government priorities Connect with us Facebook LinkedIn Youtube Instagram Have Your Say Copyright, disclaimer and privacy Freedom of information Interpreter services Accessibility Site map Contacts NTG staff systems The Northern Territory Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Northern Territory and recognises their continuing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures, their Elders past and present, and to future generations. © 2026 Northern Territory Government of Australia
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the term 3 end in Northern Territory in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 September 2026.
- When is the term 3 break 2026 in Northern Territory?
- The term 3 break in Northern Territory runs from Monday 21 September 2026 to Monday 5 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Northern Territory schools go back for the term 4 in October 2026?
- The term 4 in Northern Territory starts on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
- When does the term 4 end in Northern Territory in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Thursday 10 December 2026.
- When is the summer holiday 2026 in Northern Territory?
- The summer holiday in Northern Territory runs from Friday 11 December 2026 to Tuesday 26 January 2027 inclusive.