Term 2, 2026 important dates

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21 April 2026

Public school life

Term 2 features a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness events, offering schools valuable opportunities to support student wellbeing, celebrate diversity, encourage environmental responsibility, and foster inclusive learning environments across their communities.

Below is just a sample of the awareness and celebration days taking place this term.   

Be sure to check in with your school for others and any student-free days as the year comes to an end.

Term 2, 2026

Date Event Week
Monday 20 April Premier’s Telethon Challenge starts 1
Wednesday 22 April Earth Day 1
Saturday 25 April Anzac Day 1
Monday 27 April

Anzac Day public holiday

2
Sunday 10 May Mother's Day 4
Thursday 14 May to Sunday 17 May Careers Expo 4-5
Sunday 17 May International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 5
Sunday 17 May to Sunday 24 May National Road Safety Week 5
Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May National Volunteer Week 5
Thursday 21 May Outdoor Classroom Day 5
Friday 22 May National Walk Safely to School Day 5
Friday 22 May Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) Day WA 5
Tuesday 26 May National Sorry Day 6
Wednesday 27 May National Simultaneous Storytime 6
Wednesday 27 May to Wednesday 3 June Reconciliation Week 6-7
Friday 29 May Torres Strait Islander Flag Day 7
Monday 1 June Western Australia Day public holiday 8
Wednesday 3 June World Bicycle Day 8
Wednesday 3 June Mabo Day 8
Friday 5 June World Environment Day 8
Friday 12 June Premier’s Reading Challenge ends 9
Saturday 20 June World Refugee Day 10
Monday 29 June Opus 2026 11
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July Senior High Schools Country Week 11
Friday 3 July Last day of Term 2 11