How many days until Children's Day?

Children's Week in Australia runs for eight days, always including the last Saturday of October, and this page counts down to that Saturday specifically. It's a national event built around recognising kids' rights and achievements, with schools, libraries, and local councils running activities throughout the week.

Landing in late spring, Children's Week usually enjoys warm, settled weather across most of the country, which means a lot of the associated events — fun runs, park days, and outdoor markets — are genuinely outdoor affairs rather than weather-dependent gambles. Term 4 of the school year is also well underway by this point, so events often tie into what kids are already doing at school.

Local councils and libraries publish their Children's Week programs a few weeks ahead, so this countdown is handy for parents wanting to get bookings or RSVPs in before spots fill up.