Term 1
–
60 days
Eastern division first student day. Western division starts 9 Feb 2026.
New South Wales School Holidays 2026
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.
Source: NSW GovernmentLast verified
Next New South Wales school holiday
48 days away
The next 2026 school holiday is Summer Holidays, from 18 Dec 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 — 48 days away.
2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Start | End | Duration11 days |
| Winter Holidays | Start | End | Duration12 days |
| Spring Holidays | Start | End | Duration12 days |
| Summer Holidays Eastern division. Western division summer holidays end 3 Feb 2027. | Start | End | Duration41 days |
2026 school term dates
Term 2
–
73 days
Term 3
–
67 days
Term 4
–
66 days
Other school closures in 2026
These extra school closures are published with this calendar.
- School Development Days (Term 1)School closure–
Eastern division. Western division Term 1 development days are 3–6 Feb 2026. Students must not attend.
- School Development Days (Term 2)School closure–
Statewide. Students must not attend.
- School Development Day (Term 3)School closure
Statewide. Students must not attend.
- School Development Day (Term 4)School closure
Statewide. Students must not attend.
School holiday periods
Autumn Holidays school holidays 2026
Autumn Holidays runs from 7 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 17 Apr 2026 (Fri) (11 days inclusive). The Autumn Holidays end on 17 Apr 2026 (Fri). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 22 Apr 2026 (Wed).
Winter Holidays school holidays 2026
Winter Holidays runs from 6 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 17 Jul 2026 (Fri) (12 days inclusive). The Winter Holidays end on 17 Jul 2026 (Fri). Term 3 begins and schools reopen on 21 Jul 2026 (Tue).
Spring Holidays school holidays 2026
Spring Holidays runs from 28 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 9 Oct 2026 (Fri) (12 days inclusive). The Spring Holidays end on 9 Oct 2026 (Fri). Term 4 begins and schools reopen on 13 Oct 2026 (Tue).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays runs from 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) (41 days inclusive).
New South Wales school start and reopening dates in 2026
- School year starts
- After the Autumn Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 2 begins)
- After the Winter Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 3 begins)
- After the Spring Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 4 begins)
- School year ends
Planning a trip during the Summer holidays?
You have 41 days to work with. Here are a few family-friendly destinations that fit comfortably into this school break.
Bali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali is a good fit for this 41-day break because a 6-8 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
Explore BaliBangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok is a good fit for this 41-day break because a 4-5 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Explore BangkokTokyo
Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo is a good fit for this 41-day break because a 7-9 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
Explore Tokyo
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FAQ
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 Autumn Holidays school holidays in New South Wales in 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from 7 Apr 2026 (Tue) to 17 Apr 2026 (Fri) (11 days inclusive).
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 Winter Holidays school holidays in New South Wales in 2026?
The Winter Holidays run from 6 Jul 2026 (Mon) to 17 Jul 2026 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).
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 Spring Holidays school holidays in New South Wales in 2026?
The Spring Holidays run from 28 Sept 2026 (Mon) to 9 Oct 2026 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).
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 are the Summer Holidays school holidays in New South Wales in 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) to 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) (41 days inclusive).
When do schools reopen after Autumn Holidays in New South Wales?
Schools reopen on 22 Apr 2026 (Wed) for the start of Term 2.
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 do schools reopen after Winter Holidays in New South Wales?
Schools reopen on 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) for the start of Term 3.
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.
When do schools reopen after Spring Holidays in New South Wales?
Schools reopen on 13 Oct 2026 (Tue) for the start of Term 4.
When does Term 1 start in New South Wales in 2026?
Term 1 runs from 2 Feb 2026 (Mon) to 2 Apr 2026 (Thu).
When does Term 2 start in New South Wales in 2026?
Term 2 runs from 22 Apr 2026 (Wed) to 3 Jul 2026 (Fri).
When does Term 3 start in New South Wales in 2026?
Term 3 runs from 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) to 25 Sept 2026 (Fri).
When does Term 4 start in New South Wales in 2026?
Term 4 runs from 13 Oct 2026 (Tue) to 17 Dec 2026 (Thu).
When does the 2026 school year start in New South Wales?
The 2026 school year starts on 2 Feb 2026 (Mon).
When does school end in New South Wales in 2026?
The 2026 school year ends on 17 Dec 2026 (Thu).
What is the next school holiday in New South Wales?
The next school holiday is Summer Holidays, starting 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). See the Summer Holidays section (#summer-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 266
- Holiday days
- 84
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 41d
- Shortest break
- 11d
- Avg break
- 19d
Summer Holidays
Autumn Holidays
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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