Term 2, 2026 important dates - Department of Education

Term 2, 2026 important dates - Department of Education
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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