April 2024 Easter holidays

Term dates 2023 to 2024

School terms and holiday dates are shown here for the school year beginning in September 2023. These dates apply to all community nursery, primary, secondary and special schools.

In 2023/24 pupils should attend for 190 days (or 380 half sessions).

Schools which close for local elections are required to extend the summer term or coincide it with an 'inset' day.

Academies, free and voluntary aided schools have similar dates, but it is recommended that you check with individual schools.

Term one

Term time: Monday 4 September to Friday 20 October 2023.

Half-term holiday: Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October 2023.

Term two

Term time: Monday 30 October to Thursday 21 December 2023.

Christmas and New Year holiday: Friday 22 December 2023 to Friday 5 January 2024.

Term three

Term time: Monday 8 January to Friday 9 February 2024.

Half-term holiday: Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February 2024.

Term four

Term time: Monday 19 February to Thursday 28 March 2024.

Easter holiday: Friday 29 March to Friday 12 April 2024.

Term five

Term time: Monday 15 April to Friday 24 May 2024 (except May Day bank holiday on 6 May).

Half-term holiday: Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May 2024 (spring bank holiday on 27 May).

Term six

Term time: Monday 3 June to Wednesday 24 July 2024.

This page contains a calendar of all 2024 public holidays for Australia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

DateDayHolidayStates
1 Jan Mon New Year's Day National
10 Jan Wed Devonport Cup TAS
26 Jan Fri Australia Day National
12 Feb Mon Royal Hobart Regatta TAS
28 Feb Wed Launceston Cup TAS
4 Mar Mon Labour Day WA
5 Mar Tue King Island Show TAS
11 Mar Mon Canberra Day ACT
11 Mar Mon Eight Hours Day TAS
11 Mar Mon Labour Day VIC
11 Mar Mon Adelaide Cup Day SA
29 Mar Fri Good Friday National
30 Mar Sat Day following Good Friday National except TAS & WA
31 Mar Sun Easter Sunday National except NT, SA & TAS
1 Apr Mon Easter Monday National
2 Apr Tue Easter Tuesday * TAS
25 Apr Thu Anzac Day National
3 May Fri AGFEST TAS
6 May Mon Labour Day QLD
6 May Mon May Day NT
27 May Mon Reconciliation Day ACT
3 Jun Mon Western Australia Day WA
10 Jun Mon Queen's Birthday National except QLD & WA
5 Jul Fri Alice Springs Show Day NT
12 Jul Fri Tennant Creek Show Day NT
19 Jul Fri Katherine Show Day NT
26 Jul Fri Darwin Show Day NT
5 Aug Mon Picnic Day NT
14 Aug Wed Ekka Wednesday * QLD
16 Aug Fri Borroloola Show Day NT
TBA   Queen's Birthday WA
TBA   AFL Grand Final Friday VIC
4 Oct Fri Burnie Show TAS
7 Oct Mon Labour Day ACT, NSW & SA
7 Oct Mon Queen's Birthday QLD
10 Oct Thu Royal Launceston Show TAS
18 Oct Fri Flinders Island Show TAS
24 Oct Thu Royal Hobart Show TAS
4 Nov Mon Recreation Day TAS
5 Nov Tue Melbourne Cup Day * VIC
29 Nov Fri Devonport Show TAS
24 Dec Tue Christmas Eve * NT, QLD & SA
25 Dec Wed Christmas Day National
26 Dec Thu Boxing Day National except SA
26 Dec Thu Proclamation Day SA
31 Dec Tue New Year's Eve * NT & SA
The dates in this table are from multiple sources. Please choose your state below to view original source.

*Note:
— South Australia and Northern Territory have a part-day public holiday for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 7 pm to 12 midnight.
— Queensland has a part-day public holiday for Christmas Eve from 6 pm to midnight.
— Easter Tuesday is a restricted public holiday in Tasmania. Observed by some awards/agreements and the State Public Service. To check award ring Fair Work Infoline on 131394.
— Ekka Wednesday is observed in Brisbane area only.
— Melbourne Cup Day is observed in all of Victoria unless alternate local holiday has been arranged by non-metro council.

Choose your state or territory

What day is Easter April 2024?

Easter Sunday in United States.

Is Easter the third Sunday in April?

Specifically, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full Moon that occurs on or just after the ecclesiastical spring equinox (March 21). Yes, it's a bit confusing at first read!

Is Easter late in 2023?

In 2023, Easter Sunday falls on April 9, 2023, just over a week earlier than in 2022, when it fell on April 17. Unlike in 2022, this year, Easter is set to arrive near the end of the school holidays, and next year's celebrations are set to come midway through the break.

What are Easter dates for 2023?

For example, in 2023, the vernal equinox is on 20th March and the following full moon is on 6th April. Therefore, Easter is on the 9th. I'll repeat for emphasis, so you don't forget: Easter Sunday is on 9th April 2023!