New South Wales, Australia vs New Zealand school holidays 2027
Compare school holiday dates in New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2027.
New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand share 75 school-holiday days in 2027. The longest overlap is 21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 28 Jan 2028 (Fri), lasting 39 days.
21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 28 Jan 2028 (Fri)
39 days together
57
holiday days
64
holiday days
75
4 overlap periods
Annual school holiday timeline 2027
Blue and amber bars show each location's school breaks. Green shows days when both calendars overlap.
New South Wales, Australia: 28 Jan 2027 (Thu) – 2 Feb 2027 (Tue); 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 23 Apr 2027 (Fri); 27 Apr 2027 (Tue) – 28 Apr 2027 (Wed); 5 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 16 Jul 2027 (Fri); 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 19 Jul 2027 (Mon); 27 Sept 2027 (Mon) – 8 Oct 2027 (Fri); 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 11 Oct 2027 (Mon); 21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). New Zealand: 30 Mar 2027 (Tue) – 30 Mar 2027 (Tue); 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2027 (Mon); 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun); 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun); 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). Shared overlap: 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 23 Apr 2027 (Fri); 5 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 16 Jul 2027 (Fri); 27 Sept 2027 (Mon) – 8 Oct 2027 (Fri); 21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 28 Jan 2028 (Fri)
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School holiday overlap in 2027
| Period | New South Wales, AustraliaNew South Wales, Australia | New ZealandNew Zealand | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March break | Autumn Holidays12 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 23 Apr 2027 (Fri) | Term 1 Holidays | 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 23 Apr 2027 (Fri) | 12 |
| September break | Winter Holidays5 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 16 Jul 2027 (Fri) | Term 2 Holidays | 5 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 16 Jul 2027 (Fri) | 12 |
| October break | Spring Holidays27 Sept 2027 (Mon) – 8 Oct 2027 (Fri) | Term 3 Holidays | 27 Sept 2027 (Mon) – 8 Oct 2027 (Fri) | 12 |
| Year-end | Summer Holidays21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 28 Jan 2028 (Fri) | Summer Holidays | 21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 28 Jan 2028 (Fri) | 39 |
39 days together
New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand school holidays overlap 21 Dec 2027 – 28 Jan 2028. Where could you go together?
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Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 39-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
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Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 39-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
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Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo works for this 39-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 New Zealand school holidays overlap in 2027?
New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand share 75 school-holiday days in 2027 across 4 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand in 2027?
21 Dec 2027 (Tue) – 28 Jan 2028 (Fri) (39 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.