Planning ahead for the 2027 school year? Whether you're organising family holidays, booking childcare, preparing for HSC exams or scheduling tutoring, having the complete NSW school calendar in one place makes life much easier.
This guide includes:
- NSW School Term Dates 2027
- NSW School Holiday Dates 2027
- NSW Public Holidays 2027
- NSW Independent School Term Dates 2027
- NSW School Development Days 2027
Bookmark this page—we update it whenever the NSW Government releases any changes.
NSW School Term Dates 2027
The following dates apply to NSW Government schools.
| School Term | Eastern Division | Western Division |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 28 January – Friday 9 April | Thursday 4 February – Friday 9 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 27 April – Friday 2 July | Tuesday 27 April – Friday 2 July |
| Term 3 | Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September | Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December | Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December |
What are Western and Eastern Division Schools?
In NSW, schools in the Western Division start classes a week later than those in the Eastern Division. This tradition began because the Western region is hotter at that time of year. Delaying the start helps teachers and students avoid the worst of the summer heat.
NSW School Holiday Dates 2027
| School Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Holidays (2026–27) | Until Wednesday 27 January (Eastern) / Wednesday 3 February (Western) |
| Autumn Holidays | Monday 12 April – Friday 23 April |
| Winter Holidays | Monday 5 July – Friday 16 July |
| Spring Holidays | Monday 27 September – Friday 8 October |
| Summer Holidays (2027–28) | Tuesday 21 December 2027 onwards |
NSW Public Holidays 2027
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Tuesday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 27 March |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 28 March |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March |
| ANZAC Day | Sunday 25 April |
| Additional ANZAC Day Holiday | Monday 26 April |
| King's Birthday | Monday 14 June |
| Bank Holiday* | Monday 2 August |
| Labour Day | Monday 4 October |
| Christmas Day | Saturday 25 December |
| Additional Christmas Holiday | Monday 27 December |
| Boxing Day | Sunday 26 December |
| Additional Boxing Day Holiday | Tuesday 28 December |
Do Independent and Catholic Schools Follow These Dates?
Many independent and Catholic schools broadly follow the NSW Government school calendar.
However, some schools may have:
- Different staff development days
- Slightly different term start or finish dates
- Additional pupil-free days
Always confirm your school's calendar before making travel bookings.
NSW Independent School Term Dates 2027
While many independent schools broadly follow the NSW Government school calendar, term dates can differ slightly. Most independent schools are members of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) and generally follow the schedule below.
| School Term | AHISA Independent Schools | NSW Government Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 28 January – Friday 9 April | Thursday 28 January – Friday 9 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 26 April – Friday 25 June | Monday 26 April – Friday 2 July |
| Term 3 | Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September | Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December | Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December |
NSW School Development Days 2027
School development days support a world-class education system by allowing staff to focus on professional development and planning, with no classes held for students. Dates are set by the Department, but may vary by school, so it's best to check locally.
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