Regional countdowns
Northern Territory
Check public holidays and school term dates in Northern Territory (NT), Australia. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Northern Territory is Monday 13 April 2026.
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Public holidays in Northern Territory (NT) 2026
Public holidays in Northern Territory include national dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday, along with region-specific holidays such as May Day and King's Birthday.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday 1 January
Australia DayMonday 26 January
Good FridayFriday 3 April
Easter SaturdaySaturday 4 April
Easter SundaySunday 5 April
Easter MondayMonday 6 April
ANZAC DaySaturday 25 April
May DayMonday 4 May
King's BirthdayMonday 8 June
Picnic DayMonday 3 August
Christmas Eve (part-day)Thursday 24 December
Christmas DayFriday 25 December
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December
Boxing Day additional public holidayMonday 28 December
New Year's Eve (part-day)Thursday 31 December
Source: Northern Territory Government. Last checked: 22 March 2026.
School term dates in Northern Territory 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Northern Territory in 2026.
PeriodStartEnd
Term 1Thursday 29 JanuaryThursday 2 April
Term 2Tuesday 14 AprilFriday 19 June
Term 3Tuesday 14 JulyFriday 18 September
Term 4Tuesday 6 OctoberThursday 10 December
Source: NT Government. Last checked: 22 March 2026.