New South Wales School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Spring Holidays — 28 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 9 Oct 2026 (Fri) (12 days). Official New South Wales government school dates.
See 2026 school holiday dates57
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2026 calendar
NSW public schools (Eastern division) run four terms in 2026, with autumn, winter and spring breaks plus a long summer holiday from mid-December into late January 2027.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term Eastern division first student day. Western division starts 9 Feb 2026. | 2 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu) | 60 |
Autumn HolidaysBreak | 7 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 17 Apr 2026 (Fri) | 11 |
Term 2Term | 22 Apr 2026 (Wed) – 3 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 73 |
Winter HolidaysBreak | 6 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 17 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 12 |
Term 3Term | 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri) | 67 |
Spring HolidaysBreak | 28 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 9 Oct 2026 (Fri) | 12 |
Term 4Term | 13 Oct 2026 (Tue) – 17 Dec 2026 (Thu) | 66 |
Summer HolidaysBreak Eastern division. Western division summer holidays end 3 Feb 2027. | 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) | 41 |
At a glance
- School days
- 266
- Holiday days
- 76
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 41d
- Shortest break
- 11d
- Avg break
- 19d
Summer Holidays
Autumn Holidays
Year timeline
- Term 1· 60d
- Autumn Holidays· 11d
- Term 2· 73d
- Winter Holidays· 12d
- Term 3· 67d
- Spring Holidays· 12d
- Term 4· 66d
- Summer Holidays· 41d
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FAQ
When are the next New South Wales school holidays?
New South Wales government schools typically have four term breaks each year — autumn, winter, spring, and a longer summer holiday. The region hub countdown shows the next upcoming break; year pages list every term and holiday with exact dates.
Are TermBreaks dates the official NSW school holidays?
Yes. Dates are taken from the official New South Wales government / state school calendar (NSW Government). Every page cites the official source and last verified date.
Do Catholic and independent schools in New South Wales follow these dates?
Not always. Catholic and independent schools often align closely with the government calendar but can set their own term dates. Always confirm with your school for critical travel plans.
How many New South Wales school holiday blocks are there each year?
Typically four: autumn holidays after Term 1, winter holidays after Term 2, spring holidays after Term 3, and summer holidays after Term 4 into the new year.
Do all schools in New South Wales follow the same calendar?
Dates on TermBreaks are for NSW public schools in the Eastern division. Western division schools start Term 1 about a week later, and a small number of border schools may differ. Catholic and independent schools can also vary.
Where can I verify New South Wales school holiday dates?
Cross-check the official calendar at https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/school-holidays. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
What is the difference between NSW Eastern and Western division dates?
Western division schools start Term 1 about a week later than Eastern division schools, and their summer return is also later. Autumn, winter and spring holidays are the same for both divisions. TermBreaks publishes Eastern division dates as the default NSW calendar.
When are the Autumn Holidays in New South Wales 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from Tuesday, 7 April 2026 to Friday, 17 April 2026 (11 days).
When are the Winter Holidays in New South Wales 2026?
The Winter Holidays run from Monday, 6 July 2026 to Friday, 17 July 2026 (12 days).
When are the Spring Holidays in New South Wales 2026?
The Spring Holidays run from Monday, 28 September 2026 to Friday, 9 October 2026 (12 days).
When are the Summer Holidays in New South Wales 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from Friday, 18 December 2026 to Wednesday, 27 January 2027 (41 days). Eastern division. Western division summer holidays end 3 Feb 2027.
When does Term 1 start in New South Wales 2026?
Term 1 runs from Monday, 2 February 2026 to Thursday, 2 April 2026 (60 days). Eastern division first student day. Western division starts 9 Feb 2026.
When does the 2026 New South Wales school year end?
Term 4 ends on Thursday, 17 December 2026. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.