Holidays and other important date information
When are the University holidays?
Answer ID 353 | Last updated on 19/03/2026 05.12 PM
UWA remains open during non-teaching periods, except for weekends and public holidays.
The University officially closes for the festive season from mid-December to mid-January each year. For specific dates, visit our FAQ Christmas holidays at UWA.
You can view key teaching period dates and semester breaks by visiting our Important Dates and Academic Year Calendar webpages.
A full list of holidays and other important dates are published on our website and on the UWA Staff Intranet Calendar (via Uni ID Authentication).
