[Updated for 2024] Guide to Western Australia (WA) School Holidays, Public Holidays, Terms, and Long Weekends for Families
Here’s a detailed overview of the 2024 Western Australia school holidays, terms, and public holidays.
We also provide strategies for maximizing your public holidays by strategically scheduling your leave, allowing you to fully enjoy those extended weekends!
1. 2024 Western Australia School Holidays
First day of school: January 31, 2024 (Wednesday)
Autumn Break: March 29 (Friday) – April 14 (Sunday)
Winter Break: June 29 (Saturday) – July 14 (Sunday)
Spring Break: September 21 (Saturday) – October 6 (Sunday)
Summer Break: December 13 (Friday) – February 4 (Tuesday)
2. 2024 Western Australia School Terms
Term 1: 31 Jan (Wednesday) – 28 Mar (Thursday)
Term 2: 15 Apr (Monday) – 28 Jun (Friday)
Term 3: 15 Jul (Monday) – 20 Sept (Friday)
Term 4: 7 Oct (Monday) – 12 Dec (Thursday)
3. 2024 Western Australia Public Holidays Calendar
Public Holiday | 2024 |
---|---|
New Year Day | Monday 1 January 2024 |
Australia Day | Friday 26 January 2024 |
Labour Day | Monday 11 March 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday 29 March 2024 |
Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 30 March 2024 |
Easter Sunday | 31 March(Sunday) |
Easter Monday | Monday 1 April 2024 |
Anzac Day | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
Western Australia Day | Monday 3 June 2024 |
King’s Birthday | Monday 23 September 2024 |
Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
4. Planning Long Weekends and Optimal Leave Dates
In 2024, Western Australia (WA) will have five 3-day long weekends:
- New Year Day: 30 December 2023 – 1 January 2024 (Saturday – Monday)
- Australia Day: 26 January – 28 January(Friday– Sun)
- Labour Day: 2 March – 4 March(Saturday – Monday)
- Western Australia Day: 1 June – 3 June(Saturday– Monday)
- King’s Birthday: 21 September – 23 September(Saturday– Monday)
Here are the ideal dates to take leave for an extended 4 or 5-day weekend:
- April – ANZAC Day
- December – Christmas Day * Boxing Day
School Holidays and Term Dates for Other Australian States in 2024
Victoria
Discover the 2024 Victoria school holidays and term dates here.
Queensland
View the 2024 Queensland (QLD) school holidays and term dates here.
South Australia
Find the 2024 South Australia (SA) school holidays and term dates here.
ACT
Review the 2024 Australian Capital Territory (ACT) school holidays and term dates here.