TERM DATES FOR 2026
Plan your school year with confidence.
Below are the official DPHS term dates for 2026, along with recognised public and school holidays. Please refer to this page when booking holidays, planning ahead, or checking key dates.
SCHOOL TERMS
Term 1:
14 January – 27 March
Term 2:
08 April – 26 June
Term 3:
21 July – 23 September
Term 4:
6 October – 9 December
PUBLIC & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2026
1 January – New Year’s Day
21 March – Human Rights Day
03 April – Good Friday
06 April – Family Day
27 April – Freedom Day
1 May – Workers’ Day
15 June – Special School Holiday
16 June – Youth Day
09 August – National Women’s Day
10 August – Public Holiday
24 September – Heritage Day
4 November - Local Government Elections
16 December – Day of Reconciliation
25 December – Christmas Day
26 December – Day of Goodwill
PLEASE NOTE:
Any changes to term dates or public holidays will be communicated via the DPHS App.
