when is schoolies
Schoolies is held in late November and early December each year, with “Schoolies Week” usually starting on the weekend right after Year 12 finishes in Australia.
What Schoolies Is
- Schoolies is a week‑long celebration for Australian school leavers after completing Year 12.
- It usually involves travelling to popular coastal spots (like the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, etc.) to celebrate with other graduates.
Schoolies 2025–2026 Dates
Different providers list similar blocks of weeks, but the common pattern is 3 main Schoolies weeks running across late November to mid‑December.
- Schoolies 2025 (typical week ranges):
- Week One: 22 Nov – 29 Nov 2025
- Week Two: 29 Nov – 6 Dec 2025
- Week Three: 6 Dec – 13 Dec 2025
- Schoolies 2026 (typical week ranges):
- Week One: 21 Nov – 28 Nov 2026
- Week Two: 28 Nov – 5 Dec 2026
- Week Three: 5 Dec – 12 Dec 2026
Exact dates for you can vary slightly based on your state’s graduation date and what your accommodation or travel provider offers.
Quick HTML Table of Upcoming Weeks
| Year | Week | Typical Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Week 1 | 22 Nov – 29 Nov 2025 | [3][1]
| 2025 | Week 2 | 29 Nov – 6 Dec 2025 | [1][3]
| 2025 | Week 3 | 6 Dec – 13 Dec 2025 | [3][1]
| 2026 | Week 1 | 21 Nov – 28 Nov 2026 | [1][3]
| 2026 | Week 2 | 28 Nov – 5 Dec 2026 | [3][1]
| 2026 | Week 3 | 5 Dec – 12 Dec 2026 | [1][3]
TL;DR: Schoolies is generally the three weeks from late November to mid‑December, starting right after Year 12 ends; for 2026 that’s roughly 21 Nov – 12 Dec across the three main weeks.
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