(info from: http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/travel-info/about-queensland/public-and-school-holidays.cfm )
| Public Holiday | 2011 |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Sat 1 Jan and Mon 3 Jan |
| Australia Day | Wed 26 Jan |
| Labour Day (VIC) | Mon 14 Mar |
| Good Friday | Fri 22 Apr |
| Easter Monday | Tues 26 Apr |
| Anzac Day | Mon 25 Apr |
| May Day (NT), Labour Day (QLD) | Mon 2 May |
| Foundation Day (WA) | Mon 6 Jun |
| Queen’s Birthday | Mon 13 Jun |
| Exhibition Holiday (Brisbane) | Wed 17 Aug |
| Labour Day (NSW, ACT, SA) | Mon 3 Oct |
| Christmas Day | Sun 25 Dec |
| Christmas Day Public Holiday | Tues 27 Dec |
| Boxing Day | Mon 26 Dec |
| Boxing Day Public Holiday | Tue 27 Dec |
School Holidays
States in Australia have different school holiday periods. The following list is a guide only (dates are inclusive). Confirm dates with your State’s education department (See links below table).
| 2011 | Autumn | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 18 – 26 Apr | 27 Jun – 8 Jul | 19 – 30 Sep | 12 Dec – 20 Jan 2012 |
| New South Wales | 11 – 26 Apr | 4 – 15 Jul | 26 Sep – 7 Oct | 21 Dec – 27 Jan 2012 |
| Victoria | 11 – 26 Apr | 4 – 15 Jul | 26 Sep – 7 Oct | 23 Dec – 31 Jan 2012 |
| South Australia | 18 – 29 Apr | 11 – 22 Jul | 3 – 14 Oct | 19 Dec – 27 Jan 2012 |
| Tasmania (3 terms) | 22 Apr – 1 May | 6 – 17 Jun | 5 – 16 Sep | 22 Dec – 13/14 Jan 2012 |
| Western Australia | 20 Apr – 4 May | 11 – 22 Jul | 3 – 14 Oct | 15 Dec – 31 Jan 2012 |
| Northern Territory | 4 – 8 Apr | 27 Jun – 22 Jul | 3 – 7 Oct | 19 Dec – 30 Jan 2012 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 18 – 29 Apr | 11 – 22 Jul | 2 – 14 Oct | 22 Dec – 2 Feb 2012 |
Links to State Education Term dates
Queensland:
http://education.qld.gov.au/public_media/calendar/holidays.html
New South Wales:
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar/viewvacationdates.php
Victoria:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/keydates/default.htm
Western Australia:
http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/Termdates/future.html
Australian Capital Territory:
http://www.det.act.gov.au/school_education/term_dates_and_public_holidays
Tasmania:
http://www.education.tas.gov.au/school/termdates
South Australia:
http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/custserve/
Northern Territory:
http://www.det.nt.gov.au/students/at-school/term-dates
