12/02/2026
School holidays and special occasions are usually worked out by agreement or can be set out in parenting orders or parenting plans. The arrangements should be based on what’s best for the child. It does not always happen that way. School holidays are frequently a source of conflict for parents in a dispute.
Common arrangements can include:
School holidays: split in halves, alternate whole holidays, or rotate by year (with clear changeover times).
Special occasions: Christmas often alternates, birthdays are shared or rotate, and Mother’s/Father’s Day usually stay with the relevant parent each year.
The key is clarity: dates, times, pick-up/drop-off, travel rules, and whether special days override the usual routine.
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