🗓 2026 NSW School Term Dates & Holidays – Plan Your Year Now

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KIS Summary:

  • Term 1 starts Jan 27, Term 4 ends Dec 17.
  • Easter holidays (Apr 7-17), winter holidays (Jul 6-17), spring holidays (Sep 28-Oct 9), and summer holidays (Dec 18-Jan 27, 2027).
  • Get these dates in your calendar now to book family trips during school holidays and avoid last-minute scheduling conflicts.

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We believe that planning ahead is the key to a successful year! That is why we want to make it as easy for you as possible to stay on top of NSW school holidays and term dates for 2026.

Below, you'll find a breakdown of all the most important dates to set you up for 2026 school success!

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In New South Wales (NSW), Australia, the school holidays for 2026 are scheduled as follows:

NSW 2026 School Holiday Dates

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

NSW 2026 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

NSW 2026 Public Holiday Dates

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

NSW Daylight Saving Time 2026

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

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Conclusion On NSW's 2026 School Term Dates & Holidays

With these NSW school dates locked in your calendar, you're already ahead of most parents. But having the dates is just the first step – what matters most is how you use this time strategically.

Now grab your calendar, mark those dates, and get ready for a fantastic 2026!

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FAQs About NSW's 2026 School Term Dates & Holidays

1.What are the dates for NSW school holidays in 2026?

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2026 NSW school holidays: 

  • Autumn School Holidays: Tuesday, 7 April - Friday, 17 April 2026.
  • Winter School Holidays: Monday, 6 July - Friday, 17 July 2026.
  • Spring School Holidays: Monday, 28 September - Friday, 9 October 2026.
  • Summer School Holidays: Friday, 18 December 2026 - Wednesday, 27 January 2027 (Eastern Division) or Wednesday, 3 February 2027 (Western Division)

2.What are the term dates for NSW schools in 2026?

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2026 NSW school term dates: 

  • Term 1: Tuesday, January 27 - Thursday, April 2 (Eastern Division) & Monday, February 9 - Thursday, April 2 (Western Division)
  • Term 2: Monday, April 20 - Friday, July 3.
  • Term 3: Monday, July 20 - Friday, September 25.
  • Term 4: Monday, October 12 - Thursday, December 17

3.Do NSW private schools follow the same term dates as public schools?

  • Government schools use these exact dates - All NSW public schools follow the NSW Department of Education calendar
  • Private and Catholic schools often differ - Many independent schools start earlier or finish later, so always check your specific school's calendar

4.How many public holidays are there in NSW?

Here are the 12 NSW public holidays for 2026: 

  1. New Year's Day - Thursday, 1 Jan
  2. Australia Day - Monday, 26 Jan
  3. Good Friday - Friday, 3 Apr
  4. Easter Saturday - 4 Apr
  5. Easter Sunday - 5 Apr
  6. Easter Monday - 6 Apr
  7. Anzac Day - Saturday, 25 Apr
  8. King's Birthday - Monday, 8 Jun
  9. Bank Holiday - Monday, 3 Aug
  10. Labour Day - Monday, 5 Oct
  11. Christmas Day - Friday, 25 Dec
  12. Boxing Day - Saturday, 26 Dec