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2027 New South Wales School Holidays & Term Dates

NSW public schools (Eastern division) run four terms in 2027. Students start Term 1 on 3 February and finish Term 4 on 20 December, with autumn, winter and spring breaks plus summer holidays into late January 2028.

Source: NSW GovernmentLast verified

Next New South Wales school holiday

12 days

The first school holiday in 2027 is Autumn Holidays, from 12 Apr 2027 to 23 Apr 2027 — 186 days away. Schools reopen on .

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2027 school holiday dates

Autumn HolidaysStartEndDuration12 days
Winter HolidaysStartEndDuration12 days
Spring HolidaysStartEndDuration12 days
Summer Holidays

Eastern division. Western division summer holidays end 4 Feb 2028.

StartEndDuration39 days

2027 school term dates

Term 1

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66 days

Eastern division first student day. Western division starts 10 Feb 2027.

Term 2

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65 days

Term 3

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67 days

Term 4

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70 days

Other school closures in 2027

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 4–9 Feb 2027. Students must not attend.

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  • School Development Days (Term 2)School closure

    Statewide. Students must not attend.

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  • 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 2027

Autumn Holidays runs from 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 23 Apr 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive). The Autumn Holidays end on 23 Apr 2027 (Fri). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 29 Apr 2027 (Thu).

Winter Holidays school holidays 2027

Winter Holidays runs from 5 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 16 Jul 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive). The Winter Holidays end on 16 Jul 2027 (Fri). Term 3 begins and schools reopen on 20 Jul 2027 (Tue).

Spring Holidays school holidays 2027

Spring Holidays runs from 27 Sept 2027 (Mon) – 8 Oct 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive). The Spring Holidays end on 8 Oct 2027 (Fri). Term 4 begins and schools reopen on 12 Oct 2027 (Tue).

Summer Holidays school holidays 2027

Summer Holidays runs from 21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 28 Jan 2028 (Fri) (39 days inclusive).

New South Wales school start and reopening dates in 2027

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

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FAQ

When are the Autumn Holidays in New South Wales 2027?

The Autumn Holidays run from Monday, 12 April 2027 to Friday, 23 April 2027 (12 days).

When are the Autumn Holidays school holidays in New South Wales in 2027?

The Autumn Holidays run from 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) to 23 Apr 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).

When are the Winter Holidays in New South Wales 2027?

The Winter Holidays run from Monday, 5 July 2027 to Friday, 16 July 2027 (12 days).

When are the Winter Holidays school holidays in New South Wales in 2027?

The Winter Holidays run from 5 Jul 2027 (Mon) to 16 Jul 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).

When are the Spring Holidays in New South Wales 2027?

The Spring Holidays run from Monday, 27 September 2027 to Friday, 8 October 2027 (12 days).

When are the Spring Holidays school holidays in New South Wales in 2027?

The Spring Holidays run from 27 Sept 2027 (Mon) to 8 Oct 2027 (Fri) (12 days inclusive).

When are the Summer Holidays in New South Wales 2027?

The Summer Holidays run from Tuesday, 21 December 2027 to Friday, 28 January 2028 (39 days). Eastern division. Western division summer holidays end 4 Feb 2028.

When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in New South Wales in 2027?

The Summer Holidays run from 21 Dec 2027 (Tue) to 28 Jan 2028 (Fri) (39 days inclusive).

When do schools reopen after Autumn Holidays in New South Wales?

Schools reopen on 29 Apr 2027 (Thu) for the start of Term 2.

When does Term 1 start in New South Wales 2027?

Term 1 runs from Wednesday, 3 February 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 (66 days). Eastern division first student day. Western division starts 10 Feb 2027.

When do schools reopen after Winter Holidays in New South Wales?

Schools reopen on 20 Jul 2027 (Tue) for the start of Term 3.

When does the 2027 New South Wales school year end?

Term 4 ends on Monday, 20 December 2027. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.

When do schools reopen after Spring Holidays in New South Wales?

Schools reopen on 12 Oct 2027 (Tue) for the start of Term 4.

When does Term 1 start in New South Wales in 2027?

Term 1 runs from 3 Feb 2027 (Wed) to 9 Apr 2027 (Fri).

When does Term 2 start in New South Wales in 2027?

Term 2 runs from 29 Apr 2027 (Thu) to 2 Jul 2027 (Fri).

When does Term 3 start in New South Wales in 2027?

Term 3 runs from 20 Jul 2027 (Tue) to 24 Sept 2027 (Fri).

When does Term 4 start in New South Wales in 2027?

Term 4 runs from 12 Oct 2027 (Tue) to 20 Dec 2027 (Mon).

When does the 2027 school year start in New South Wales?

The 2027 school year starts on 3 Feb 2027 (Wed).

When does school end in New South Wales in 2027?

The 2027 school year ends on 20 Dec 2027 (Mon).

What is the next school holiday in New South Wales?

The next school holiday is Autumn Holidays, starting 12 Apr 2027 (Mon). See the Autumn Holidays section (#autumn-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.

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Official term dates and breaks for 2027

Statistics

School days
268
Holiday days
85
Terms
4
Longest break
39d

Summer Holidays

Shortest break
12d

Autumn Holidays

Avg break
18.8d

Timeline

Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2027.

School terms: Term 1, 3 Feb 2027 (Wed) – 9 Apr 2027 (Fri); Term 2, 29 Apr 2027 (Thu) – 2 Jul 2027 (Fri); Term 3, 20 Jul 2027 (Tue) – 24 Sept 2027 (Fri); Term 4, 12 Oct 2027 (Tue) – 20 Dec 2027 (Mon). School breaks: Autumn Holidays, 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 23 Apr 2027 (Fri); Winter Holidays, 5 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 16 Jul 2027 (Fri); Spring Holidays, 27 Sept 2027 (Mon) – 8 Oct 2027 (Fri); Summer Holidays, 21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 28 Jan 2028 (Fri). Special days: School Development Days (Term 1), 28 Jan 2027 (Thu) – 2 Feb 2027 (Tue); School Development Days (Term 2), 27 Apr 2027 (Tue) – 28 Apr 2027 (Wed); School Development Day (Term 3), 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 19 Jul 2027 (Mon); School Development Day (Term 4), 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 11 Oct 2027 (Mon)

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