Byron Bay is a popular destination for families during school holidays, particularly for families from New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Following are the dates of all Australian school holidays, including the popular Easter and Summer breaks to help you plan your next trip.

Australian Public Holiday Dates - 2017

National Public Holidays 2017

Sunday 1 January: New Year's Day
Thursday 26 January: Australia Day
Friday 14 April: Good Friday
Saturday 15 April: Easter Saturday
Sunday 16 April: Easter Sunday
Monday 17 April: Easter Monday
Tuesday 25 April: Anzac Day
Monday 25 December: Christmas Day
Tuesday 26 December: Boxing Day

New South Wales Public Holidays 2017

Monday 12 June: Queen's Birthday
Monday 2 October: Labour Day

Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays 2017

Monday 13 March: Canberra Day
Monday 12 June: Queen's Birthday
Monday 25 September: Family & Community Day
Monday 2 October: Labour Day

Victoria Public Holidays 2017

Monday 13 March: Labour Day
Monday 12 June: Queen's Birthday
Tuesday 7 November: Melbourne Cup Day

Queensland Public Holidays 2017

Monday 1 May: Labour Day
Wednesday 16 August: Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane only)
Monday 2 October: Queen's Birthday

South Australia Public Holidays 2017

Monday 12 June: Queen's Birthday
Monday 2 October: Labour Day

Northern Territory Public Holidays 2017

Monday 12 June: Queen's Birthday
Monday 7 August: Picnic Day

Tasmania Public Holidays 2017

Monday 13 March: Eight Hours Day
Monday 12 June: Queen's Birthday

Western Australia Public Holidays 2016

Monday 6 March: Labour Day
Monday 5 June: Western Australia Day
Monday 25 September: Queen's Birthday

Australian School Holiday Dates - 2017

New South Wales School Holiday Calendar 2017
Term 1 holiday:  8 April to 25 April
Term 2 holiday: 1 July to 17 July
Term 3 holiday: 23 September to 8 October
Term 4 holiday: 16 December to 29 January 2018

Western Australia School Holiday Calendar 2017
Term 1 holiday: 8 April to 23 April
Term 2 holiday: 1 July to 16 July
Term 3 holiday: 23 September to 8 October
Term 4 holiday: 15 December to 30 January 2018

South Australia School Holiday Calendar 2017
Term 1 holiday: 14 April to 30 April
Term 2 holiday: 8 July to 23 July
Term 3 holiday: 30 September to 15 October
Term 4 holiday: 16 December to 28 January 2018

Northern Territory School Holiday Calendar 2017
Term 1 holiday: 8 April to 17 April
Term 2 holiday: 24 June to 24 July
Term 3 holiday: 30 September to 8 October
Term 4 holiday: 15 December to 28 January 2018

Victoria School Holiday Calendar 2017
Term 1 holiday: 1 April to 17 April
Term 2 holiday: 1 July to 16 July
Term 3 holiday: 23 September to 8 October
Term 4 holiday: 23 December to 29 January 2018

Australian Capital Territory School Holiday Calendar 2017
Term 1 holiday: 8 April to 25 April
Term 2 holiday: 1 July to 16 July
Term 3 holiday: 17 September to 2 October
Term 4 holiday: 16 December to 4 February 2018

Queensland School Holiday Calendar 2017
Term 1 holiday: 1 April to 17 April
Term 2 holiday: 24 June to 9 July 
Term 3 holiday: 16 September to 2 October
Term 4 holiday: 9 December to 21 January 2018

Tasmania School Holiday Calendar 2017
Term 1 holiday: 14 April to 30 April
Term 2 holiday: 8 July to 23 July
Term 3 holiday: 30 September to 15 October
Term 4 holiday: 22 December to 7 February 2018