NSW Public School Holidays and Term Dates 2026
Plan your year ahead with this handy calendar
School Holidays and Term Dates 2026
Looking for the official NSW school holiday dates? This page lists the key term dates and school holiday breaks for New South Wales, helping you plan ahead for the year.
These dates are set by the NSW Department of Education for public schools. Independent and Catholic schools often base their calendars on the same schedule but may have slight variations, so it’s always best to confirm directly with your school.
Download your free calendar for the full list of NSW school term dates and holiday periods for 2026.
| Event | Dates | |
| Jan | New Year's Day holiday | Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Jan 26 | |
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Term 1 starts * See below for Western Division dates |
Jan 2 | |
| Apr | Term 1 finishes | Apr 2 |
| Easter weekend | Apr 3 - 6 | |
| Autumn holidays | Apr 6 - 17 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 22 | |
| Jun |
King's Birthday | Jun 8 |
| Jul | Term 2 finishes | Jul 3 |
| Winter holidays | Jul 6 - 17 | |
| Term 3 starts | Jul 21 | |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 25 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 28 - Oct 12 | |
| Oct | Labour day | Oct 5 |
| Term 4 starts | Oct 13 | |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 17 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 18 | |
| Christmas day holiday | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing day holiday | Dec 26 |
Western division
First to last days for students
- Term 1: Monday 9 February to Thursday 2 April
- Term 2: Wednesday 22 April to Friday 3 July
- Term 3: Tuesday 21 July to Friday 25 September
- Term 4: Tuesday 13 October to Thursday 17 December
School holidays
- Summer 2025−26: Monday 22 December 2025 to Monday 2 February 2026
- Autumn: Tuesday 7 April to Friday 17 April (note: Monday 6 April is a public holiday for Easter Monday)
- Winter: Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July
- Spring: Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October
- Summer 2026−27: Friday 18 December 2026 to Wednesday 3 February 2027
Source: NSW Education Department: https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/calendars/2026
Check the dates of the rest of Australia's States and Territories here.
Free 2026 School Holidays Calendar
