New South Wales School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Summer Holidays, 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) (41 days). Official New South Wales government school dates.
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days until the next school holiday
Next school holiday in New South Wales
Summer Holidays begin on — 63 days away.
When does school start in New South Wales?
The 2027 school year begins on .
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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.
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| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
School Development Days (Term 1)School holiday Eastern division. Western division Term 1 development days are 3–6 Feb 2026. Students must not attend. | 27 Jan 2026 (Tue) – 30 Jan 2026 (Fri) | 4 |
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 |
School Development Days (Term 2)School holiday Statewide. Students must not attend. | 20 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 21 Apr 2026 (Tue) | 2 |
Term 2Term | 22 Apr 2026 (Wed) – 3 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 73 |
Winter HolidaysBreak | 6 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 17 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 12 |
School Development Day (Term 3)School holiday Statewide. Students must not attend. | 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) | 1 |
Term 3Term | 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri) | 67 |
Spring HolidaysBreak | 28 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 9 Oct 2026 (Fri) | 12 |
School Development Day (Term 4)School holiday Statewide. Students must not attend. | 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) | 1 |
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 |
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At a glance
- School days
- 266
- Holiday days
- 84
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 41d
- Shortest break
- 11d
- Avg break
- 19d
Summer Holidays
Autumn Holidays
Year timeline
Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2026.
School terms: Term 1, 2 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu); Term 2, 22 Apr 2026 (Wed) – 3 Jul 2026 (Fri); Term 3, 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri); Term 4, 13 Oct 2026 (Tue) – 17 Dec 2026 (Thu). School breaks: Autumn Holidays, 7 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 17 Apr 2026 (Fri); Winter Holidays, 6 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 17 Jul 2026 (Fri); Spring Holidays, 28 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 9 Oct 2026 (Fri); Summer Holidays, 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 27 Jan 2027 (Wed). Special days: School Development Days (Term 1), 27 Jan 2026 (Tue) – 30 Jan 2026 (Fri); School Development Days (Term 2), 20 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 21 Apr 2026 (Tue); School Development Day (Term 3), 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon); School Development Day (Term 4), 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon)
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School holidays by year
FAQ
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.
What is the next school holiday in New South Wales?
The next school holiday in New South Wales is Summer Holidays, starting 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) (2026).
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 schools currently on holiday in New South Wales?
No. The next school holiday is Summer Holidays, starting 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
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 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.
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.
When does school start in New South Wales?
The 2027 NSW Government school year begins on 3 Feb 2027 (Wed).
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.