[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 Holiday2024
New Year Day Monday 1 January 2024
Australia DayFriday 26 January 2024
Labour Day Monday 11 March 2024
Good Friday Friday 29 March 2024
Saturday before Easter SundaySaturday 30 March 2024
Easter Sunday 31 March(Sunday)
Easter MondayMonday 1 April 2024
Anzac DayThursday 25 April 2024
Western Australia DayMonday 3 June 2024
King’s BirthdayMonday 23 September 2024
Christmas DayWednesday 25 December 2024
Boxing DayThursday 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
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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.

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