NSW School Term and Holidays dates for 2026

This is your go-to guide for 2026 school term dates and public holidays in NSW. Mark these dates down and get a head start planning your family holidays!

16 hours ago   •   2 min read

By Manoj Arachige
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Whether you're a parent planning family getaways, a student keeping track of your schedule, or just someone who loves a good long weekend, we got you. We've sorted all the important dates into easy-to-read tables, so you can quickly find what you need and make the most of your year.

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๐Ÿ“ School Term Dates

Term Date in 2026
Term 1 (Eastern) Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April
Term 1 (Western) Tuesday 3 February to Thursday 2 April
Term 2 Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3 Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4 Monday 12 October to Thursday 17 December

๐ŸŒŠ School Holidays

Term Dates
Term 1 School Holidays Tuesday 7 April to Friday 17 April
Term 2 School Holidays Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July
Term 3 School Holidays Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October
Term 4 School Holidays (Eastern) Friday 18 December to Wednesday 27 January 2027
Term 4 School Holidays (Western) Friday 18 December to Wednesday 3 February 2027

๐Ÿ NSW Public Holidays

Holiday Date in 2026
New Year's Day Thursday 1 January
Australia Day Monday 26 January
Good Friday Friday 3 April
Saturday before Easter Sunday Saturday 4 April
Easter Sunday Sunday 5 April
Easter Monday Monday 6 April
ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April
King's Birthday Monday 8 June
Bank Holiday Monday 3 August
Labour Day Monday 5 October
Christmas Day Friday 25 December
Boxing Day Saturday 26 December

Saving

Day Description
Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 am AEST Turn clock forward by an hour
Sunday, April 5, 2027, at 3 am AEDT. Turn clock backward by an hour

What are you waiting for? Go mark your calendars and plan for a fabulous 2026!

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