Holiday breaks
WA school holidays: family trips from Perth
Western Australia's Department of Education says Term 4 ends on 17 December 2026 and Term 1 starts on 1 February 2027, so the 18 December – 31 January window is derived from those two dates. The official 2027 breaks are in April, July and late September. The source notes an expected ANZAC Day substitute holiday on 26 April, so the return after the April break is not stated here as confirmed; ask your school. School development days vary.
The example this page uses
- From
- Perth
- Travelling as
- Family · 4 people
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Month
- January
- Total budget
- AUD 14,000
- Currency
- AUD
The trip tool works by month, not exact holiday dates. Results are modelled estimates, not live fares. Change any value after opening it.
Official dates and scope
| Term 4 ends 17 Dec 2026; Term 1 starts 1 Feb 2027 (derived window 18 Dec – 31 Jan) | Western Australian public primary and secondary students. School development days vary by school. |
| 2027 breaks: 10–25 Apr, 3–18 Jul, 25 Sep – 10 Oct | Western Australian public primary and secondary students. School development days vary by school. |
| Expected ANZAC substitute holiday 26 Apr: confirm the return day with your school | Western Australian public primary and secondary students. School development days vary by school. |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Perth, 7 days, total budget AUD 14,000, January. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- MalaysiaMalaysiaEstimated whole trip6,500–11,000 AUDWithin budget · Great in JanuaryAffordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers nature and beach.
- Sri LankaSri LankaEstimated whole trip6,750–11,500 AUDWithin budget · Great in JanuaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers nature and beach.
- ThailandThailandEstimated whole trip6,550–11,050 AUDWithin budget · Great in JanuaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and nature.
- Kerala & GoaIndiaEstimated whole trip5,690–9,730 AUDWithin budget · Great in JanuaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and nature.
- CambodiaCambodiaEstimated whole trip5,710–11,860 AUDWithin budget · Great in JanuaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers nature.
- Bali & LombokIndonesiaEstimated whole trip5,400–9,150 AUDWithin budget · Off-season in JanuaryOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and nature.
What to weigh
- Perth’s summer gap is about six weeks; the example uses January.
- Check school development days before booking the first or last days of a break.
- The shortlist is ranked on modelled cost only; it does not filter by flight time, direct service, weather or entry rules. Check those yourself.
- The budget is an editable illustration in local currency for a family of four, not a typical, recommended or guaranteed amount.
Questions
- Is 27 April the confirmed return day?
- Not here. The source mentions an expected substitute holiday on 26 April; ask your school to confirm.
- Are these live prices?
- No. They are modelled whole-trip estimates for the example inputs shown. Change the departure city, days, budget or party to recalculate.
Sources
- Department of Education WA — Future term dates — Western Australian public primary and secondary students. School development days vary by school.
Checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
- kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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- Augustus Binu : flickr · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Costs are modelled estimates for the example inputs, not live holiday fares or exact-date availability. Calendar facts quote official sources for the scope stated; travel tips are editorial planning suggestions.