School holidays
Next school holiday dates for each state, and things to do with kids in each city: for families, vacation care programs and early learning.
NSW
School holidays in Sydney
On now, until 12 Oct
VIC
School holidays in Melbourne
Next: summer holidays, 19 Dec to 27 Jan
QLD
School holidays in Brisbane & Gold Coast
On now, until 5 Oct
WA
School holidays in Perth
On now, until 11 Oct
SA
School holidays in Adelaide
On now, until 11 Oct
ACT
School holidays in Canberra
On now, until 12 Oct
TAS
School holidays in Hobart
On now, until 18 Oct
NSW
School holidays in Newcastle
On now, until 12 Oct
Planning questions
How do I plan a vacation care program?
Check your state’s school holiday dates, then mix excursions and incursions across the weeks. Plan an indoor option for rainy days, and keep some free days at parks or libraries to manage cost. Shortlist ideas, then book directly with each venue or provider.
How do I find school holiday activities near me?
Search your suburb or postcode, choose Places to go or Comes to you, and filter by category, price or indoor and outdoor. Each city also has a school holidays page with dates and ideas.
Is it free?
Yes. Searching, shortlisting and rating are free. You book and pay the venue or provider directly; we do not take bookings or payments.