New South Wales, Australia vs Hong Kong school holidays 2026
Compare school holiday dates in New South Wales, Australia and Hong Kong, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2026.
New South Wales, Australia and Hong Kong share 24 school-holiday days in 2026. The longest overlap is 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat), lasting 10 days.
24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat)
10 days together
57
holiday days
80
holiday days
24
4 overlap periods
Annual school holiday timeline 2026
Blue and amber bars show each location's school breaks. Green shows days when both calendars overlap.
New South Wales, Australia: 27 Jan 2026 (Tue) – 30 Jan 2026 (Fri); 7 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 17 Apr 2026 (Fri); 20 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 21 Apr 2026 (Tue); 6 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 17 Jul 2026 (Fri); 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon); 28 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 9 Oct 2026 (Fri); 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 12 Oct 2026 (Mon); 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). Hong Kong: 12 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 21 Feb 2026 (Sat); 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat); 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). Shared overlap: 7 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat); 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 17 Jul 2026 (Fri); 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon); 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat)
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School holiday overlap in 2026
| Period | New South Wales, AustraliaNew South Wales, Australia | Hong KongHong Kong | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March break | Autumn Holidays7 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) | Easter Holidays | 7 Apr 2026 (Tue) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) | 5 |
| September break | Winter Holidays10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 17 Jul 2026 (Fri) | Summer Holidays | 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 17 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 8 |
| September break | School Development Day (Term 3)20 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) | Summer Holidays | 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) | 1 |
| Year-end | Summer Holidays24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) | Christmas and New Year Holidays | 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) | 10 |
10 days together
New South Wales, Australia and Hong Kong school holidays overlap 24 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027. Where could you go together?
Top pickBali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 10-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
Bangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 10-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Tokyo
Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo works for this 10-day overlap because a 7-9 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
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Frequently asked questions
When do New South Wales, Australia and Hong Kong school holidays overlap in 2026?
New South Wales, Australia and Hong Kong share 24 school-holiday days in 2026 across 4 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between New South Wales, Australia and Hong Kong in 2026?
24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) (10 days).
How are overlapping school-holiday days calculated?
We compare official school break dates for each location, merge continuous closures within each calendar, then count each calendar day that falls in both calendars. Totals use unique days, not summed event rows.